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Waco, Texas - McLane Stadium - Green and Gold - Bruiser and Marina

A modern riverfront stadium where a good share of the crowd arrives by boat and ties up on the Brazos.

A modern riverfront stadium in Waco where a real share of the crowd arrives by boat and ties up for the day.

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Stadium
McLane Stadium
Capacity
45,140
Opened
2014
Conference
Big 12
How to watch

Broadcast and streaming

A mix of conference network windows and midday or afternoon national slots, with more primetime looks in stronger seasons.

Conference network

ESPN and FOX family carries the early windows that national bundles treat as an add-on tier.

National windows

Marquee matchups move to national broadcast partners, usually announced 12 days out.

Out-of-market

A live TV bundle that includes the conference network is the simplest single subscription.

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Tickets

What tickets actually cost you in planning

Evergreen demand patterns, not a live price feed. Verify current inventory at the source before you book travel.

  • This is one of the more accessible tickets in the league outside of a ranked non-conference visitor or the in-state rivalry dates.
  • Downtown Waco lots are a short walk across the pedestrian footbridge; cross well before kickoff since it backs up.
  • Weeknight games do appear on the schedule and soften both ticket and hotel pricing against a Saturday.

Where to sit

The bowl is compact and modern with wide concourses that keep halftime lines moving. Upper rows on the west side stay shaded longest.

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Traditions

What makes a Baylor Saturday different

Sailgate

Fans dock along the Brazos River behind the stadium and tailgate from their boats; it is worth walking the riverbank even without one.

Judge Lines and Bruiser

The live bear mascots are paraded before kickoff, a tradition that predates the current stadium by decades.

Tailgating

  • The Sailgate on the Brazos is the signature scene and is easy to walk past even without a boat.
  • Touchdown Alley on the north side is the traditional tent area.

A footbridge crowd is the main logistical wrinkle here; comfortable shoes matter more than heavy gear for most of the season.

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Travel and stay

  • Waco (ACT) is small; Dallas and Austin are each about 90 minutes.
  • The stadium is a short walk across the river footbridge from downtown lots.

Weather: Central Texas heat is a September and early October factor; by mid-November evenings cool off quickly and rain is more likely than cold.

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Around the game

Beyond the stadium in Waco, Texas

  • Magnolia MarketThe Waco landmark is walkable from downtown and worth a Saturday morning stop before the game.
  • Brazos RiverwalkThe path along the river connects the stadium to downtown and is the easiest way to see the Sailgate scene.

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Stadium

McLane Stadium

Capacity 45,140Opened 2014Waco, Texas

One of the newest stadiums in major college football, sitting right on the river.

  • - Concourses are wide and modern; halftime lines move faster than at older venues.
  • - The footbridge from the west side backs up at kickoff. Cross 40 minutes early.
FAQ

Baylor questions

What channel is Baylor on?
A mix of conference network windows and midday or afternoon national slots, with more primetime looks in stronger seasons.
How hard is it to get Baylor tickets?
This is one of the more accessible tickets in the league outside of a ranked non-conference visitor or the in-state rivalry dates.
Where should I sit at McLane Stadium?
The bowl is compact and modern with wide concourses that keep halftime lines moving. Upper rows on the west side stay shaded longest.
What is the weather like for a Baylor home game?
Central Texas heat is a September and early October factor; by mid-November evenings cool off quickly and rain is more likely than cold.
Where should I tailgate at McLane Stadium?
The Sailgate on the Brazos is the signature scene and is easy to walk past even without a boat.
What is the best airport for a Baylor game?
Waco (ACT) is small; Dallas and Austin are each about 90 minutes.
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