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Birds-eye view of TD Waterhouse during a Mustangs evening game.
GPS Location: -81.27357 43.00104
The state-of-the-art TD Waterhouse Stadium, which opened in 2000, is conveniently located on the beautiful campus of The University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario.
Situated near the corner of Western and Sarnia Road, the field is CFL regulation size featuring an infill turf playing surface with a 2" rubberized e-layer. Bordering the field is an eight-lane, 400-metre mondo track.
In the summer of 2007, I.C. Improvements based out of Stoney Creek, Ont., replaced the former AstroTurf with infill turf. Western's new turf causes less burn on legs and is better for mobility, while also decreasing the potential for injury seen with other turf products. The infill turf integrates rubber granules into the surface with longer fibres, providing more give and better safety for both ankles and feet. The new turf meets FIFA 1 Star standards and features two purple end-zones with white lettering - the north end-zone reads "Western," while the south end-zone reads "Mustangs".
The 1000 lumens lighting is perfect for television coverage and for evening events. Spacious change rooms with shower facilities, equipment, training and referee rooms, address most of the needs of the athletes, and seating is available for over 8,000 spectators, with concession and vending services also provided.
The Press Box is outfitted for TV, voice and print media. Western enjoys the largest comprehensive collegiate sports package on cable television with its partner Rogers TV 13 in London. CHRW Radio, 94.9 in London and online at www.chrwradio.com has been the official voice of the Mustangs for 30 years.
The fully licensed Labatt Lounge offers the perfect vantage point to watch the game. The lounge area, which can be booked for special events, accommodates 120 guests and the floor to ceiling windows provide a great vide of the north end of the playing field. Smaller meeting rooms are also available.
Home to the Western Mustangs' football team, the facility was proud to host the 2001 Canada Games, PanAm Field Hockey Championships, the World Transplant Games, the Ontario Paralympic Championships, the 2006 World Lacrosse Championships and the 2010 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games.
Additions to the J.W. LIttle Building, which is situated at the stadium's entrance, include the completion of the state-of-the-art Michael Kirkley Training Centre.
The Mustangs football team has its own dressing room with stalls for the entire squad on the first floor, and coaches offices, classrooms and other equipment surrounding the training centre on the second floor.
For information regarding the stadium and the availability of our facilities, please email trac@uwo.ca or call 519-661-3629.
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