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About Bob Goalby Field

Welcome to Ralph Korte Stadium, home to Bob Goalby Field on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus in Edwardsville, IL. This outdoor stadium hosts soccer and track & field events, with a seating setup that combines bleacher-style seating and berm lawn areas to accommodate up to 4,000 spectators. The field itself is Bob Guelker Field, while the larger venue carries the Ralph Korte Stadium name. Whether you’re catching a college match, a regional meet, or an invitational, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby stays and dining options. Secure your seats with our straightforward, no-fuss approach, and plan a smooth trip with insider tips for getting there and enjoying the area.

Venue details: Ralph Korte Stadium (with Bob Guelker Field) is located on Stadium Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025, on the SIUE campus. The stadium features bleacher seating plus berm lawn sections, and campus parking rules apply. Expect approximately 3,000 permanent seats plus up to 1,000 lawn seats, giving you flexible viewing options. Transit access includes Madison County Transit routes serving SIUE, with on-campus shuttles like the Cougar Shuttle and free campus connections. For stays and dining, a range of hotels and restaurants are available nearby—perfect for a quick trip or a weekend visit.

Popular nearby hotels include TownePlace Suites St. Louis Edwardsville, Holiday Inn Express Edwardsville, Comfort Inn Edwardsville, and Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville. For reliable dining and lodging options, we’ve highlighted affiliate partners you can book with confidence. If plans change, note that events may be RESCHEDULED from a prior date or Date to be announced; we’ll confirm any updates as soon as they’re official.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: 3,000 permanent seats plus up to 1,000 lawn seats (berm) around the stadium. 1020; venue described as 3,000+0–1,000 in seating on SIUE pages.
  • Location/Address: Stadium Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62025 (SIUE campus). 3345 Stadium Drive is referenced in local coverage for specific parking events.
  • Venue type: Outdoor stadium for soccer and track & field; the field inside the venue is named Bob Guelker Field; the stadium itself is Ralph Korte Stadium.
  • Seating chart: Seating is primarily bleacher-type with additional berm lawn seating; no formal published seating chart publicly available. 360° view and quick-facts pages confirm bleacher seating and berm expansion.
  • Parking: Stadium complex notes include parking; around 838 spaces are listed in some coverage of the complex; campus parking rules apply.
  • Transit: Madison County Transit (MCT) provides routes serving SIUE, including the #17 Cougar Shuttle on campus and other SIUE-linked routes; free campus shuttles connect to Peck Hall and Cougar Village.
  • Nearby hotels: TownePlace Suites St. Louis Edwardsville; Holiday Inn Express Edwardsville; Comfort Inn Edwardsville; Country Hearth Inn & Suites Edwardsville; multiple options near SIUE.
  • Notable events hosted: The venue hosted the U.S. Olympic Festival in 1994 and has hosted numerous local, regional, state, national, and international soccer events; USA vs. Germany decathlon events have also been noted historically.
  • Renaming/demolition: The stadium name is Ralph Korte Stadium (formerly The Stadium @ Bob Guelker Field); the field name remains Bob Guelker Field; no demolition has occurred.