Western Carolina Catamounts vs The Citadel Bulldogs at E. J. Whitmire Stadium: kickoff time, gates and getting there

Western Carolina Catamounts vs The Citadel Bulldogs kicks off at 1:00 pm on Sat Nov 21, 2026 at E. J. Whitmire Stadium. NCAA FCS football, 2026 regular season.

When do the gates open?

Stadium gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. (source)

Will it be light or dark at the game?

It is a day game. Sunset at E. J. Whitmire Stadium that day is 5:25 pm, so the game should finish in daylight.

The Citadel Bulldogs play their home games at Johnson Hagood Stadium.

How do I get to E. J. Whitmire Stadium?

A free Game Day Shuttle, presented by Ingles, runs from HHS Lots 76A and 76B to the Ramsey Center upper circle drive on Forest Hills Road, beginning two hours before kickoff.

What bag can I bring?

Western Carolina Athletics enforces a clear bag policy allowing only standard clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, small purses approximately 4.5 x 5 inches, and clear gallon-size storage bags, with diaper bags and medical-related bags also permitted. (source)

Schedule source: Western Carolina Catamounts schedule. Kickoff times can move for TV; check the team's schedule on the day.