Bethel Royals football
| Bethel Royals football | |
|---|---|
| First season | 1947 |
| Athletic director | Greg Peterson |
| Head coach | Mike McElroy 2nd season, 11–3 (.786) |
| Stadium | Royal Stadium (capacity: 8,000) |
| Year built | 1995 |
| Field surface | Turf |
| Location | Arden Hills, Minnesota |
| Conference | MIAC |
| All-time record | 360–332–7 (.520) |
| Playoff appearances | (13) 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Playoff record | 16–13 |
| Conference titles | (6) 2000, 2001, 2006, 2007, 2013, 2023 |
| Consensus All-Americans | 18 |
| Colors | Navy blue and gold |
| Website | athletics.bethel.edu/football |
The Bethel Royals football program represents Bethel University of Arden Hills, Minnesota in college football. Bethel competes at the NCAA Division III level as members of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC). The head coach of the Royals is Mike McElroy, who has held the position since 2024.
Bethel plays its home games at Royal Stadium, located on the campus in Arden Hills, Minnesota. Royal Stadium was built in 1995 and renovated in 2001 and 2021.