McLane Stadium, Football stadium in Waco, United States.
McLane Stadium is an American football stadium on the north bank of the Brazos River in Waco, Texas, home to Baylor University's Bears. It seats 45,140 and can be expanded to 55,000. The south end zone has a 5,029-square-foot LED video board, and the field is ringed by 1,254 feet of ribbon displays. A red-brick base carries the name "McLane Stadium" below the main screen.
McLane Stadium opened on August 31, 2014, when Baylor defeated SMU 45–0. It replaced Floyd Casey Stadium as the Bears' home field. Originally called Baylor Stadium, it was renamed in December 2013 for alumnus and business magnate Drayton McLane Jr., who gave the lead gift for construction. The stadium was designed to expand from 45,140 to 55,000 seats.
The Baylor Line, a student group with 3,000 seats behind the south end zone, wears gold shirts and forms a human tunnel before kickoff. The stadium also hosts The Gathering, a Palm Sunday church service, and the Baylor Club on the west side offers dining with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the field and the Brazos River.
The venue is located in an accessible area with multiple parking zones nearby, and visitors can also arrive by boat via the Brazos River. Plan to arrive early on game days to allow time for parking and entry, especially for large events.
The venue features an oversized LED display system that allows spectators to follow replays from multiple viewing angles. This technology creates a more interactive experience and helps fans see the action from different perspectives.
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