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The iconic Powercat logo and hand gesture are central to Wildcat football traditions.
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1968Opened
50,000Capacity
Open AirRoof
FieldTurfSurface
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The basics
About Bill Snyder Family Stadium
Iconic Manhattan, Kansas football stadium named after legendary coach Bill Snyder.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- The Bill
- Location
- Manhattan, KS
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
FormerlyKSU Stadium
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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PregameIconic
Cat Walk
The Wildcats arrive through thousands of cheering fans before entering Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
Architecture
Wabash Cannonball Plaza
The entrance areas celebrate Wildcat traditions.
History
Bill Snyder
Honors the coach who transformed Kansas State football.
History
Chris Kleiman
Celebrates modern Wildcat success.
History
College Football Hall of Fame
Celebrates Kansas State legends.
History
Kansas State Football Timeline
Showcases program history.
History
Kansas State Wildcats Retired Numbers
Honors Kansas State football legends.
History
Michael Bishop Tribute
Honors the Heisman Trophy finalist quarterback.
Experience
Kansas State Wildcats Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
Experience
Wabash Cannonball
The famous Kansas State fight song and fan celebration.
Experience
Willie the Wildcat
The iconic mascot experience.
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Historic Marker
Bill Snyder Family Monument
Monument honoring the Snyder family and the 2005 renaming of KSU Stadium to Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
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Statue
Bill Snyder Statue
Bronze of Bill Snyder, who rebuilt K-State football and gives the stadium its name — the program’s defining figure.
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Historic Marker
Champions Plaza
Champions Plaza celebrates K-State’s conference titles and the Snyder-era turnaround outside the stadium.
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Displays
Family Stadium Legacy Wall
A legacy wall honoring the Snyder family, Wildcat greats, and the history of Family Stadium.
Displays
Kansas State Ring of Honor
Honors Wildcats legends, players, coaches, and contributors.
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Rituals
Pride of Wildcat Land
The Pride of Wildcat Land marching band performs pregame and halftime and leads “Wabash Cannonball,” K-State’s signature song.
Rituals
Wildcat Walk
The player entrance area creates one of the strongest pregame traditions.
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Statue
Willie Statue
Statue of Willie the Wildcat — K-State’s mascot landmark and a gameday photo stop outside the stadium.
Through the years
History
Names
- Former nameKSU Stadium
Home teams
- PresentKansas State WildcatsNCAAF
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