McLane Stadium is a college football stadium that’s located on the Baylor University campus in Waco, Texas. It opened in 2014 and serves as the primary home of the Baylor Bears college football team. The stadium is located on the banks of the Brazos River, making it one of the few American sports venues where fans can take a boat to games, docking in the nearby Baylor Basin. For football games, McLane Stadium has a capacity of over 45,000 fans, although that number can be expanded, as the recorded capacity for the stadium is over 50,000 fans at a game in 2019.

Where are the Best Places to Sit at McLane Stadium

The Baylor Heights Club is the best place to sit at McLane Stadium. This area offers access to a climate-controlled lounge, as well as seats that are extra padded and offer a view of the entire field from a comfortable elevation. Outside of club seating, sections 105-107 offer the best view of the field and are behind the Baylor bench, while sections 123-126 are located on the visitor sideline but also get fans close to the action. Sections 223-225 on the visitor’s side of the stadium are located close to midfield and come with a little more elevation to provide a full view of the entire field.

Tips for Visiting McLane Stadium

Fans who arrive early for a game at McLane Stadium can visit Touchdown Alley, which is located just outside the stadium and opens three hours before kickoff. This is where local TV and radio stations provide pregame coverage while fans can participate in various games and activities and also enjoy food and drinks. The Baylor team also begins its walk to the stadium at Touchdown Alley, which is another reason why it’s a great place to be pregame. First-time visitors to McLane Stadium should also know to park in downtown Waco for free and then either make a 15-minute walk to the stadium or take a free shuttle bus.

Food to Try at McLane Stadium

There is an array of concession options at McLane Stadium, including authentic Texas BBQ options. For example, the pulled pork and brisket sandwiches are among the best you’ll find at any college football venue. There are also BBQ pork siders and foot-long hot dogs if you want something a little lighter. The Texas-loaded kettle chips and loaded nachos are also worth trying. All of the standard stadium options are there as well, while McLane Stadium also has some mobile food carts to provide even more food options inside the venue.