Texas College Sports
McLane Stadium
McLane Stadium opened in 2014 on the Brazos River as Baylor football’s riverfront home in Waco. The 45,140-seat stadium pairs Big 12 game weekends with riverfront tailgating, the Baylor campus and central Waco, creating a college-football setting that is closely tied to the city rather than isolated from it.
- Venue type
- College sports venue
- City
- Waco
- County
- Mclennan County
- Capacity
- 45,140
- Opened
- 2014
- Texas region
- Central Texas
- Source
- Official venue source checked
- Reviewed
- August 13, 2026
Quick answers
Planning a visit to McLane Stadium
Answer-first trip details from the verified venue record. Use the official links farther down the guide for information that can change by event.
Where is McLane Stadium?
McLane Stadium is in Waco, Mclennan County, Texas. The venue guide below includes access context and an external maps link for trip planning.
What sports or events take place at McLane Stadium?
The verified venue profile currently highlights Baylor Bears football, Big 12 game weekends, and Concerts and riverfront special events. Event calendars change, so confirm the date and event on the official venue or organizer site before traveling.
What is the capacity of McLane Stadium?
The verified venue record lists a capacity of 45,140. Configurations can vary for concerts, tournaments and other special events.
What should I know about parking at McLane Stadium?
Baylor uses game-day parking assignments and recommends its dedicated parking-direction system because road closures, corridor capacity and construction can differ from ordinary GPS routing. Use the official venue or event instructions linked in this guide for the current parking map, pass requirements and event-specific changes.
When should I arrive at McLane Stadium?
Plan for a full Baylor game-day experience rather than only kickoff. Confirm gate times and event-specific entry instructions with the official venue or organizer before traveling.
How current is this McLane Stadium visitor guide?
TexasDefined reviewed the venue-specific source record on August 13, 2026. Because schedules and event-day rules can change after review, the guide points travelers back to official sources for final confirmation.
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McLane Stadium parking, arrival and event planning
Venue-specific details reviewed against official sources on August 13, 2026.
Parking at McLane Stadium
Baylor uses game-day parking assignments and recommends its dedicated parking-direction system because road closures, corridor capacity and construction can differ from ordinary GPS routing. Preferred parking is tied to Bear Foundation benefits and season-ticket arrangements.
When to arrive
Plan for a full Baylor game-day experience rather than only kickoff. Current 2026 fan initiatives and event details should be checked before travel, and families should review gate and entry policies before walking from parking or tailgating areas.
Main sports and events
The verified venue profile currently highlights Baylor Bears football, Big 12 game weekends, and Concerts and riverfront special events. Check the official calendar for the exact event date, start time and ticket requirements.
Capacity and configuration
McLane Stadium's verified profile lists 45,140. Seating or event configurations can change for concerts, tournaments and special events, so use the official event page for the final layout.
Plan the trip
Make the venue part of the weekend
Why people travel
Game days bring alumni, students and visiting fans into town, turning the campus atmosphere and surrounding districts into part of the sports-trip experience.
Best trip pattern
Build around kickoff, tipoff or first pitch, then add campus landmarks, local food and pregame traditions. Major rivalry weekends can require lodging well in advance.
Before you go
Use the university athletics site for the latest schedule, parking, tailgating, ticketing and venue-entry rules.
Venue context
Build the rest of the McLane Stadium trip
Use the venue as the fixed point, then fit lodging, food and nearby visitor stops around the actual event schedule.
Venue story
McLane Stadium opened in 2014 on the banks of the Brazos River and has become Baylor football’s signature game-day setting. Its 45,140-seat design supports football, concerts and other large events, with riverfront tailgating adding a distinctive Waco element.
Stay and eat
The stadium is close to central Waco and works naturally with downtown lodging, Baylor campus visits and local dining for a one- or two-night football weekend.
Build the weekend
The Brazos River setting, Baylor campus and central Waco attractions make McLane one of the easiest college stadiums in Texas to combine with a broader city visit.
Official planning links
Use these official sources for schedules, tickets, parking maps, gate times and policies that can change after this guide was reviewed.
At a glance
What defines this venue
- College
- Football
- Big 12
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