Gardner-Webb Bulldogs football has been part of Boiling Springs, North Carolina since 1970, with Saturdays at 9,000-seat Ernest W. Spangler Stadium buzzing from pregame tailgates around Lake Hollifield to a loud student section that turns tight games into campus-wide events. The Runnin’ Bulldogs’ game-day rhythm feels intimate and intense, a setting where families mingle with alumni and first-years and every big stop echoes off the brick and pines.

On the field, Gardner-Webb claimed Big South championships in 2002 and 2003, returned to the top in 2022, and added the Big South-OVC crown in 2023. A signature modern moment came with the 2022 FCS Playoffs win at Eastern Kentucky before advancing to face William & Mary. Standouts such as defensive back Mario Williams, a Big South Defensive Player of the Year, and NFL draftee Brian Johnston reflect the program’s edge and ambition.

Gardner Webb Bulldogs Football Stadium and Game Day Information

Home venue: Ernest W. Spangler Stadium in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.
Capacity: 9,000 for college football.
Parking: On-campus lots near the stadium; purchase passes in advance when available. Limited ADA spaces with placard; no regional public transit, so plan to drive or use rideshare.
Cheapest Month to Attend a Game: September.
Nearby eats and attractions: Italian Garden and Broad River Coffee Company in Boiling Springs; Newgrass Brewing Company and Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge in Shelby; Broad River Greenway and the Earl Scruggs Center a short ride away.

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Gardner Webb vs. WCU on September 25, 2021
Gardner Webb vs. Robert Morris on October 23, 2021
Gardner Webb vs. NCAT on November 19, 2022

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Gardner Webb Bulldogs Football Schedule and Ticket Prices

Gardner Webb Bulldogs Football Dates will be displayed below for any announced 2026 Gardner Webb Bulldogs Football dates. For all available tickets and to find events near you, scroll to the listings at the top of this page.

DATE	CITY	VENUE	LOWEST PRICE
08/27/2026	Clarksville, TN	Fortera Stadium	$19
09/05/2026	Spartanburg, SC	Gibbs Stadium	$51
09/12/2026	Lynchburg, VA	Williams Stadium	$28
09/19/2026	Boiling Springs, NC	Ernest W Spangler Stadium	$43
09/26/2026	Huntington, WV	Joan C Edwards Stadium	$24
10/03/2026	North Charleston, SC	Buccaneer Field	$29
10/10/2026	Boiling Springs, NC	Ernest W Spangler Stadium	$43
10/17/2026	Martin, TN	Graham Stadium	$49
10/31/2026	Cape Girardeau, MO	Houck Stadium	$48
11/07/2026	Boiling Springs, NC	Ernest W Spangler Stadium	$43
11/14/2026	Macomb, IL	Hanson Field	$34
11/21/2026	Boiling Springs, NC	Ernest W Spangler Stadium	$43