Navarre StadiumLake Charles, Louisiana
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📖About Navarre Stadium
Navarre Stadium has been home to McNeese Cowboys football in Lake Charles, Louisiana since 1965, with a capacity of 17,610. Its sunken bowl design places the playing field more than 10 feet below ground level, earning it the nickname "The Hole." The artificial surface is AstroTurf Rhino Blend 46. Formerly Cowboy Stadium, it was renamed on July 23, 2025, following a 10-year, $5 million naming rights agreement with McNeese alumnus Ryan Navarre — the largest such deal in Southland Conference history. McNeese competes in the NCAA Division I FCS Southland Conference.
🏛️Navarre Stadium History
Origins
Constructed in 1965 to provide McNeese State with a dedicated football venue as the Cowboys program grew into a regional powerhouse.
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Best Seats
The west side grandstand provides covered seating with the best views. Student sections create an energetic atmosphere behind the north end zone.
Parking Tips
Stadium parking lots are accessible from multiple points around campus. Lake Charles is easy to navigate, though casino traffic can be heavy on weekends.
Game Day
The Cowboys have a passionate fanbase that fills "The Ranch" for big games. The McNeese band and spirit squads add to the Southwest Louisiana game day experience.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Navarre Stadium
- What is the capacity of Navarre Stadium?
- Navarre Stadium has a seating capacity of 17,610.
- Where is Navarre Stadium located?
- Navarre Stadium is located in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
- What team plays at Navarre Stadium?
- Navarre Stadium is the home stadium of McNeese Cowboys in the Southland.
- When was Navarre Stadium built?
- Navarre Stadium opened in 1965.
- Where are the best seats at Navarre Stadium?
- The west side grandstand provides covered seating with the best views. Student sections create an energetic atmosphere behind the north end zone.
- What are the best parking tips for Navarre Stadium?
- Stadium parking lots are accessible from multiple points around campus. Lake Charles is easy to navigate, though casino traffic can be heavy on weekends.
- What type of surface does Navarre Stadium have?
- Navarre Stadium has a astroturf rhino blend 46 playing surface.
- What stadiums are near Navarre Stadium?
- The closest stadiums to Navarre Stadium are Provost Umphrey Stadium (52 mi), Cajun Field (70 mi), Harry Turpin Stadium (109 mi), Tiger Stadium (122 mi), A. W. Mumford Stadium (123 mi), Shell Energy Stadium (131 mi).
References
- Navarre Stadium - Wikipedia ↗
- McNeese Athletics ↗
- Navarre Stadium Facility Page — McNeese Athletics ↗
- McNeese Unveils Navarre Stadium with Record-Breaking Naming Rights Deal — McNeese Athletics ↗
- McNeese Cowboys Football — Wikipedia ↗
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