Ernest W. Spangler Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

Ernest W. Spangler Stadium holds 9,000 fans and is home to Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (NCAA FCS, Big South-OVC Football Association). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	9,000
Opened	1969
Home teams	Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (NCAA FCS, Big South-OVC Football Association)
Address	Stadium Drive, Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28152

When are the remaining home games?

2 home games left, starting Sat Nov 7, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

Date	Game	Kickoff	Competition
Sat Nov 7, 2026	Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Lindenwood Lions	1:30 pm	NCAA FCS football, 2026 regular season
Sat Nov 21, 2026	Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs vs Tennessee State Tigers	1:30 pm	NCAA FCS football, 2026 regular season

When do the gates open at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium?

Two hours before kickoff. (source)

What are the tailgating rules at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium?

Tailgating is permitted in designated lots only and must follow the University Venue Policy.

Is there a sun and shade map for Ernest W. Spangler Stadium?

Not yet. We have not built a seat model for this stadium. Our sun and shade maps need a recent lidar survey and a section-by-section seating map, so we cover the bigger FBS and NFL stadiums first. We only publish seat and sun data measured from a survey of the stands as they are now, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies until a newer survey is flown.

Before you go

Bags: Only transparent bags no larger than 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, small bags no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in, diaper bags, or medical bags are allowed as exceptions to the no-bag policy. Bag policy.
Food: No outside food, beverages, or alcohol may be brought into the stadium.