McLane Stadium
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Interactive Stadium Map
Tap a seating area or a pin. McLane is a horseshoe: the field runs north–south, with the open south end, grass berm and video board facing the Brazos River. The Baylor Club is on the west side. Always use the section and gate on your mobile ticket.
Not to scale. Gate pins are approximate — your ticket lists your gate.
Pick a seating area or pin
Quick version for first-timers:
- The west side and Baylor Club get shade first; the east looks into the afternoon sun.
- Accessible entry is at Gates B, C and D (not A).
- Bring one empty clear bottle to fill at free water stations.
- Stadium seats and chairs from home aren’t allowed — rent one at BUBearChairs.com.
Area Map
McLane, the season lots, campus garages and shuttles, free downtown parking, Touchdown Alley, sailgating and Waco favorites on a real map. Tap any pin or list item for directions, and use “Where am I?” on gameday.
Gate, tailgate and shuttle pins are approximate, so follow gameday signage. Lot assignments and road closures can change by game. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
On the map
Gameday Timeline
Run the day like a playbook. Times are relative to kickoff and can change by game.
Parking, Shuttles & Traffic
Most stadium and campus lots are prepaid for the season. Everyone else parks free downtown and rides the free shuttle, or parks in a campus garage and walks across the Brazos. Baylor parking & directions ↗
Stadium & campus lots
- McLane Lots 1–4 & Gold Lot (901 Peach St.) — assigned.
- Umphrey Law School lot, Dutton Garage — a 10–20 minute walk across the river.
- Ferrell Center, Speight Garage — shuttles to the Law School lot from 2 hours before kickoff; Speight single-game passes have been $25.
Downtown Waco + shuttle
About 1,800 free downtown spaces. Shuttles leave Heritage Square (3rd St. and Franklin Ave.) from 3 hours before kickoff until 1 hour after.
Brazos Parking & BRIC
Brazos Parking (1400 S. MLK Jr. Blvd.) sells season vehicle and tailgate passes. BRIC lot (100 Research Pkwy.): $25, ADA placard or plate, accessible shuttle to Gate C from 4 hours out.
⛔ Road closures
- University Parks Dr. closes from the Law School to Bagby Ave. from 3 hours before kickoff until 1 hour after.
- MLK Jr. Blvd. by the stadium is shuttles only.
- Baylor recommends Waze and its gameday parking links.
🏠 Neighborhood lots
Homes and businesses across from the stadium have sold parking for up to about $20 a car. Bring cash and expect a walk.
🚗 Driving tips
- I-35 through Waco backs up on gameday — leave early.
- Rideshare isn’t recommended; if you use one, get dropped downtown and ride the shuttle.
- Plan a postgame stop downtown while traffic clears.
Touchdown Alley & Sailgating
Free pregame fun for everyone, plus one of the most unusual tailgates in college football.
Touchdown Alley
On the southeast side of the stadium, laid on turf from old Floyd Casey Stadium: live entertainment, family activities and food trucks. Closes 30 minutes before kickoff.
Sailgating
Boat in and tie up in the Baylor Basin, the cove on the Brazos next to McLane, or tailgate along the riverbank.
Baylor Backyard Live
Free live music in the Baylor Backyard tailgate area right after the Bear Walk, about 1 hour 45 minutes before kickoff, for an hour.
🐻 Bear Walk
The original route is back for 2026. Line up at the South Plaza between Gates A and D about 2 hours before kickoff to cheer the team into the stadium.
🍻 Where fans gather
- Brazos Parking, east of the stadium on MLK Jr. Blvd.
- George’s beer tent across MLK Jr. Blvd.
- Student tailgating next to the stadium; reserved packages through Baylor Athletics.
Food & Drink
McLane is cashless — cards and mobile pay only. Tap a card to see it on the stadium map.
🍖 Waco around the game
Turn on the “Eat” layer on the area map for directions.
Gates, Bags & Accessibility
Gates have opened 1 hour 45 minutes before kickoff. Four main gates (A–D) serve general seating; club and suite guests use the west gates.
What you can bring
- Clear bag up to 12″ × 6″ × 12″, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag
- Small clutch up to 4.5″ × 6.5″
- One empty clear water bottle (up to 1 liter) for the free refill stations
- Handheld signs without poles
Leave it in the car
- Backpacks, purses and bags that aren’t clear
- Outside food and drink, coolers
- Stadium seats and chairs
- Signs with poles or offensive language
- Pets (service animals allowed)
Getting in
- Accessible entry at Gates B, C and D.
- Elevators near Gates B and C.
- Wheelchair and companion seating on all levels.
- Accessible parking and shuttle from the BRIC lot to Gate C.
Baylor Traditions
Sic ’em, Bears — here’s what you’ll see and hear at McLane.
Sic ’Em Bears
Raise your hand like a bear claw — fingers curled — and shout “Sic ’em, Bears!” You’ll see it all game.
The Baylor Line
Freshmen in gold jerseys run onto the field to form the tunnel just before kickoff, then stand behind the visitors’ sideline all game.
“Old Fight”
Baylor’s fight song plays after every score.
That Good Old Baylor Line
The alma mater, sung after the game with the “Sic ’em” claw raised.
The Bear Bell
Back for 2026. Free Growl Towels also go to the first fans at the Astound Tent.
Sailgating
Fans arrive by boat in the Baylor Basin — only at McLane.
2026 McLane Stadium Schedule
Every 2026 home game at McLane. Times are Central; Big 12 times marked “TBA” are set 6–12 days out. Always confirm on BaylorBears.com.
Watching away games?
Find Baylor watch parties and every Bears game in the College Gameday Finder.
Where to Stay
Downtown Waco hotels put you near the free shuttle and the Silos. Book early for home games and Homecoming.
Local Gameday Partners
Waco businesses that make a Baylor gameday better — pre-game bites, post-game drinks and fan deals.
Pre-Game Eats
Featured partner spot available
Post-Game Watch Party
Featured partner spot available
Gameday Stay Deal
Featured partner spot available