Sam Houston returns to renovated Bowers Stadium for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:41 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Sam Houston football returns to a renovated Bowers Stadium in Huntsville, Texas, after a year of playing home games at Shell Energy Stadium. The stadium reopened on July 30 following significant upgrades, including a modernized pressbox and expanded seating options. The renovations, costing $90 million, were made possible by the Bearkats' move to Conference USA. Athletic director Bobby Williams highlighted the importance of these upgrades for program growth and recruitment in the evolving of college football.
- •Bowers Stadium closed in 2025 for extensive renovations.
- •Bearkats played 2025 season at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston.
- •Renovation included expanded seating and modern amenities.
- •Cost of upgrades reached $90 million funded by Conference USA move.
- •Bowers Stadium can now accommodate several hundred more spectators.
- 7:41 PMYahoo Sports — After one season away, Sam Houston returns to renovated Bowers Stadium
"The Bearkats triumphantly return to campus in 2026 after significant upgrades to Bowers Stadium.
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