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About Hanson Field

Hanson Field is the on-campus, multi-purpose football and track stadium at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois. With 16,368 fixed seats and additional hillside overflow, it’s a classic on-campus venue that has hosted notable events like the St. Louis Rams NFL training camp (1996–2004) and a Rams-Titans scrimmage in 2000. The venue sits at 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455, and remains WIU’s home for football and related events.

Whether you’re a student, alum, or local fan, you’ll want to secure your seats in advance and take advantage of the campus transit and nearby lodging and dining options. Here you’ll find practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotels and restaurants to help you plan your day around Hanson Field.

Hanson Field combines fixed seating with hillside overflow to accommodate large crowds, including a past record attendance of 19,850. For parking, the main tailgate/parking area is commonly referred to as Q Lot and is located near West University Drive. Transit around the WIU campus is efficiently served by Go West Transit, Macomb’s fare-free system offering 17 routes with free service for WIU students and residents. When staying nearby, consider affiliate partner recommendations for hotels and dining to maximize convenience while rooting for your team. Hanson Field continues to serve as the on-campus venue for Western Illinois football, with events scheduled and announced through WIU channels.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Macomb, Illinois, on the Western Illinois University campus.
  • Address: 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455.
  • Venue type: Outdoor multi-purpose football and track stadium with fixed seating plus hillside overflow.
  • Capacity: 16,368 fixed seats (hillside typically adds thousands more).
  • Notable events: St. Louis Rams NFL training camp at Hanson Field (1996–2004) and a Rams-Titans scrimmage in 2000; record attendance of 19,850 on Oct. 20, 1973, vs Central Michigan.
  • Parking: Main tailgate/parking area commonly referred to as Q Lot near West University Drive; parking guidance is published by WIU/press materials.
  • Transit: Go West Transit (Macomb’s fare-free campus/city bus system) serves the WIU campus with 17 routes; free service for WIU students and residents.
  • Nearby hotels: Hampton Inn Macomb, Super 8 by Wyndham Macomb, and Hotel Jackson Macomb are within a short drive or walk of the WIU campus.
  • Renamed/demolished: No evidence of demolition or renaming; Hanson Field remains the on-campus home of WIU football.