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Beaty Richmond Field at Carl Smith Stadium Tickets

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Wise, VA

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About Beaty Richmond Field at Carl Smith Stadium

Beaty Richmond Field at Carl Smith Stadium is UVA Wise’s multi-purpose outdoor venue for Highland Cavaliers football and women's lacrosse. Opened in 1999, the stadium seats thousands and continues to host exciting collegiate athletics amid Wise, Virginia’s scenic Appalachian surroundings. Whether you’re here for a Saturday night gridiron battle or a lacrosse afternoon, we’ve got you covered with practical guidance on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

Note: Specific seating charts can vary, as no official public chart is published. For planning, consider available sections and seats labeled by our partner listings. Beaty Richmond Field has undergone turf upgrades and facility improvements over the years, and the venue remains a cornerstone of UVA Wise athletics. For the latest event details, including date-driven information and any field changes, check the official UVA Wise athletics pages and follow the Highland Cavaliers on social channels for updates.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 426 Stadium Drive, Wise, VA 24219.
  • Venue type: multi-purpose outdoor stadium for football and women's lacrosse; home of the Highland Cavaliers.
  • Opened: 1999; first game September 11, 1999 (Beaty-Richmond Field at Carl Smith Stadium).
  • Capacity: officially listed as 3,900 (UVA Wise facilities page) with older sources citing 3,086.
  • Naming: stadium named for Carl Smith; field named Beaty-Richmond Field (Leila Maude Beaty Richmond and Sarah Beaty).
  • Seating chart: no official public seating chart published; third-party seating charts exist (e.g., TicketIQ).
  • Parking: on-campus Valley Lot near the stadium; recent parking lot repairs/upgrades announced in 2023; tailgating areas designated for Highland Cavalier fans nearby.
  • Transit: no dedicated transit details published for UVA Wise games; parking and tailgating are the primary access options.
  • Nearby hotels: The Inn at Wise; Best Western (Wise, VA); other options in Norton/Big Stone Gap (e.g., Quality Inn & Suites Big Stone Gap).
  • Notable events hosted: first game in 1999 vs West Virginia Tech; lacrosse added in 2015; turf upgrade to FieldTurf XT Dual Slit Film in 2023.