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About William Patrick McPherson Memorial Stadium
William Patrick McPherson Memorial Stadium is a multi‑purpose university venue in Wilberforce, Ohio, serving as the home field for the Central State Marauders football team and the Invincible Marauders marching band. The stadium sits on the campus of Central State University, a short drive from Xenia and Beavercreek, and hosts CSU football games, NAIA events, and special tournaments.
Whether you’re planning to catch a game, support the Marauders at a marching band event, or attend a special tournament, you’ll find practical details below to help secure your seats and plan your visit. We’ve highlighted parking options, transit accessibility, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations to make the trip easy and hassle‑free.
Parking on campus is available with designated lots and accessible entrances. On game days, traffic can be managed to help you reach the stadium efficiently. Greene CATS Public Transit operates local transit around Wilberforce and nearby communities, offering convenient options for fans traveling from CSU or nearby campuses. For lodging and dining, several hotels and restaurants in Xenia and Beavercreek provide nearby options about 5 miles away, including the Hampton Inn & Suites Xenia, Ramada Xenia, and Holiday Inn Express Beavercreek. Whether you’re planning to attend CSU football, a NAIA showcase, or a special event, we’ve got you covered with reliable, straightforward guidance to secure your seats and plan a smooth visit.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 7,000.
- Address: 1400 Brush Row Road, Wilberforce, OH 45384.
- Venue type: multi-purpose university stadium (home to Central State Marauders football and the Invincible Marauders marching band).
- Seating chart: no publicly published official seating chart; typical layout includes center chairback seats with bleachers on the ends.
- Parking: on-campus parking with free options; access generally via Brush Row Rd to Galloway Drive; entrances can be limited on game day and attendees may need to walk 5–10 minutes from parking.
- Transit: Greene CATS Public Transit Wilberforce Loop serves CSU/Wilberforce University with weekday stops near the Ward Center.
- Nearby hotels: several options in Xenia/Beavercreek (e.g., Hampton Inn & Suites Xenia, Ramada Xenia, Holiday Inn Express Beavercreek); closest are in Xenia (about 5 miles away).
- Notable events hosted: Central State football; historic NAIA championships (1990–1995); Cam Newton Foundation 7on7 Tournament; NAIA Football Senior Showcase (2019–2020); NAIA Lacrosse National Invitational (2020–2021).
- Recent/ticketed events: CSU Marauders football games and other CSU events continue to be held at the stadium, including 2025 schedules (e.g., CSU vs Miles College).