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About Bob Waters Field at E.J. Whitmire Stadium Parking Lots
Welcome to Bob Waters Field at E.J. Whitmire Stadium, the home of Western Carolina Catamounts football. With a capacity of 13,742 since 2003, the venue brings together fans in a classic college football atmosphere on the campus of Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. This page provides practical, no-fuss details to help you secure your seats, navigate parking and transportation, and find convenient lodging and dining options nearby.
Whether you’re here for a historic upset, a conference showdown, or a weekend tailgate, we’ve got you covered with seating layouts, shuttle information, and trusted partner recommendations to make your visit easy and enjoyable.
Key notes: The stadium is currently undergoing West Side renovations announced in 2025, with completion anticipated by 2026. The official seating chart for the West/East Stands is available as a PDF, and information about on-site football parking, designated lots near the Ramsey Center, and campus shuttle services can help you plan ahead. If you’re visiting Cullowhee for a Catamounts game, consider securing lodging at nearby partner hotels and enjoying local dining options that are popular with fans and visitors alike.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 13,742 seats (since 2003).
- Address: 291 Catamount Road, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
- Venue type: NCAA Division I FCS football stadium; home of the Western Carolina Catamounts; field named Bob Waters Field.
- Seating chart: Official West/East Stands seating chart available as a PDF.
- Parking: On-site Football Parking with designated lots (e.g., Lots near Ramsey Center); 2019 Parking Map shows general, student tailgating, Catamount Club and visiting fan lots.
- Transit: Free game-day shuttle from designated campus lots (e.g., HHS Lots 76A/B) to stadium; post-game shuttle available.
- Nearby hotels: Microtel Inn & Suites Sylva Dillsboro Area; Comfort Inn Sylva; Quality Inn Sylva (all within short drive of WCU); options listed by WCU and travel partners.
- Notable events hosted: Historic upsets and attendance records (e.g., 15,247 attendance vs Appalachian State in 1994; notable wins in 1992 Marshall upset, 1998 App State win, 2004 100th program win, 2023 Samford upset).
- Renovations/rename status: Undergoing West Side stadium renovations announced in 2025; completion anticipated by 2026; no renaming reported.