Visiting Spec Martin Memorial Stadium
Quick answer: Spec Martin Memorial Stadium is at 260 E Euclid Ave, DeLand, FL 32724 — a 6,000-seat municipal stadium hosting Stetson Hatters football (Aug–Nov) and DeLand HS soccer. It was also the fictional SCLSU stadium in The Waterboy (1998). Free on-site parking.
Plan your visit
Stetson Hatters football
Home games late August through November, Saturdays. Buy tickets at gohatters.com. Arrive 30+ minutes before kickoff for smooth parking. Student and alumni tailgate traditions are modest but growing — nothing like an SEC campus, but that's the charm.
DeLand HS Bulldogs soccer
Varsity soccer home matches usually Tue/Fri evenings during fall and winter. Check the Volusia County Schools athletics site for the current schedule. Matches are open to the community — modest admission charge.
The Waterboy filming visit
Film fans can photograph the stadium exterior and parking lot any time — that's where the championship SCLSU Mud Dogs scenes were filmed. The field itself is locked outside event days. See the Waterboy filmed-in-DeLand walking tour for a full DeLand film-fan itinerary.
Seating & comfort
Seats are metal bench — bring a cushion for long games. Shade is limited; afternoon September games can be hot. Concessions available during Stetson home games.
Accessibility
ADA seating is available. Call Stetson Athletics at least 48 hours before a game to reserve a specific ADA spot for your party.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spec Martin Memorial Stadium?
- 260 E Euclid Ave, DeLand, FL 32724 — on DeLand's east side, ~5 min drive from Downtown.
- How do I get tickets to a Stetson Hatters football game?
- Buy via Stetson Athletics at gohatters.com. Home games run late August through November on Saturdays; ticket prices vary by opponent.
- What's the seating capacity?
- Approximately 6,000 — Stetson's home football atmosphere is notably intimate compared to most FCS programs. [S151]
- When does DeLand High School soccer play here?
- Bulldogs soccer season runs fall/winter. Home matches typically Tue/Fri evenings. Schedule at the Volusia County Schools athletics site.
- Is the stadium open to the public when there's no game?
- The field is typically locked outside event days. The parking area and stadium exterior are publicly accessible any time — fine for Waterboy filming-tour photos.
- Where should I park?
- Free public lots around the stadium. Overflow at the Volusia County Fairgrounds (3 min walk) for sold-out games.
- Is the stadium wheelchair accessible?
- ADA seating is available. Call Stetson Athletics before a game to reserve a specific ADA spot for you and your party.
- Where was The Waterboy filmed on the field?
- Spec Martin was the fictional SCLSU Mud Dogs stadium in The Waterboy (1998). Exterior bowl shots, endzone sequences, and the championship scene were filmed here. [S108]
Sources
Visitor information last verified April 2026. Stetson football schedule, ticket pricing, and DeLand HS soccer calendars change each season — confirm at gohatters.com before attending a specific game.