Sam Houston Athletics and officials from Shell Energy Stadium announced this week an agreement for the Bearkats to play their 2025 home football schedule at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston while Bowers Stadium undergoes major renovations.
The Bearkats are no stranger to Shell Energy Stadium or playing in the City of Houston. The Kats have played 47 games in Houston all-time, including their only game at Shell Energy Stadium in 2012 when they left East Downtown with a dominant 50-6 victory over Texas Southern when the stadium was known as BBVA Compass Stadium.
The Bearkats have played at Bowers Stadium since 1986 but began construction on a new press box structure following the conclusion of the 2024 football season. The decision to move the 2025 home slate to Shell Energy Stadium allows Sam Houston Athletics to offer expanded fan amenities and a full gameday experience which would not be possible in a reduced-capacity Bowers Stadium during the renovation process.
