Welch Stadium, Emporia State University

Emporia State vs. Missouri Southern -- Senior Day / Salute to Service   Join Hornet Nation for an exciting experience at Emporia State Football! Get ready to cheer on the Hornets and be part of an action packed gameday that promises excitement from start to finish. Before the game, be sure to check-out our tailgate extravaganza:…

Emporia State vs. Neb. Kearney -- Homecoming   Join Hornet Nation for an exciting experience at Emporia State Football! Get ready to cheer on the Hornets and be part of an action packed gameday that promises excitement from start to finish. Before the game, be sure to check-out our tailgate extravaganza: Live at the Hive! This…

Emporia State vs. Washburn -- Turnpike Tussle   Join Hornet Nation for an exciting experience at Emporia State Football! Get ready to cheer on the Hornets and be part of an action packed gameday that promises excitement from start to finish. Before the game, be sure to check-out our tailgate extravaganza: Live at the Hive! This…

Emporia State vs. Central Oklahoma  --  Family Day    Join Hornet Nation for an exciting experience at Emporia State Football! Get ready to cheer on the Hornets and be part of an action packed gameday that promises excitement from start to finish. Before the game, be sure to check-out our tailgate extravaganza: Live at the…

The City of Emporia’s Fourth of July fireworks are scheduled for Tuesday, July 4, 2023. The display will be best viewed from the Emporia State University practice fields on the north end of campus and inside Welch Stadium. The soccer pitch on the north end of campus will be closed to the public. The stadium…

On May 5th we will be hosting the THIRD Special Athletics Track and Field Day at ESU! We already have 200 athletes signed up to compete, 100 teachers, paras, and support personnel, as well as 50+ volunteers. We are in need of monetary funds to help cover the costs of t-shirts, awards for each event,…

Emporia State University's Spring Migration Triathlon will be held April 23, 9:00 a.m., at Welch Stadium. The event starts with a 400 meter swim, then a 10.4 mile bike, and finishes with a 5K Run.Individuals as well as teams are welcome to participate. A great triathlon for beginners or for triathletes to kick off their…