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McLane Stadium

Baylor's riverfront football stadium is visually connected to downtown Waco but separated by I-35, with prepaid lots, special… Read more

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Reviewed 10.13.26

Bags & entry
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Parking
Official parking & directions (opens in a new tab)Use the parking code on the digital pass and Baylor's lot-specific route; ordinary navigation may not reflect game-day closures or current highway work.
Arrive
McLane Stadium is at 1001 South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Waco. Baylor’s current facility guide lists general gates opening 90 minutes before kickoff and suite/loge/club entrances 105 minutes before. Gate A is the exception to the otherwise accessible entrances. Public elevators are near Gates B and C; the east ramp from Gate D reaches the 100-level concourse behind Section 124 and continues to the 200 level behind Section 220. Match your ticket to the appropriate section, level and entrance.
Exact location
1001 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704Open directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting there
Baylor publishes event shuttles from downtown and selected campus facilities. Verify the current pickup and return windows before selecting a remote lot.
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Real fan takeFree shuttle from downtown is the easiest and best option imo. I’ve never waited longer than 10 minutes.One fan's perspective. Verify variable details with official venue guidance.
McLane Stadium — McLane Stadium at Baylor University - Waco, Texas (46707426265).
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Venue details
Venue typeCollege Stadium
Capacity45,000published capacity
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1001 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704

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McLane Stadium prohibits routine re-entry, with medical-emergency exceptions. Bring at most one clear, empty water bottle per person, no larger than one liter; glass containers and backpack hydration systems are prohibited. Clear bags may be up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or one gallon, with a small hand-size clutch and inspected medical exceptions. The official-linked section chart uses an older asset path; current gate and event instructions take precedence. The berm, Baylor Line, clubs and suites require the appropriate ticket or access.

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Destination: McLane Stadium, 1001 S Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704. McLane Stadium is at 1001 South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Waco. Baylor’s current facility guide lists general gates opening 90 minutes before kickoff and suite/loge/club entrances 105 minutes before. Gate A is the exception to the otherwise accessible entrances. Public elevators are near Gates B and C; the east ramp from Gate D reaches the 100-level concourse behind Section 124 and continues to the 200 level behind Section 220. Match your ticket to the appropriate section, level and entrance. Baylor publishes event shuttles from downtown and selected campus facilities. Verify the current pickup and return windows before selecting a remote lot. Use the parking code on the digital pass and Baylor's lot-specific route; ordinary navigation may not reflect game-day closures or current highway work.

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McLane Stadium is at 1001 South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Waco. Baylor’s current facility guide lists general gates opening 90 minutes before kickoff and suite/loge/club entrances 105 minutes before. Gate A is the exception to the otherwise accessible entrances. Public elevators are near Gates B and C; the east ramp from Gate D reaches the 100-level concourse behind Section 124 and continues to the 200 level behind Section 220. Match your ticket to the appropriate section, level and entrance.

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McLane Stadium prohibits routine re-entry, with medical-emergency exceptions. Bring at most one clear, empty water bottle per person, no larger than one liter; glass containers and backpack hydration systems are prohibited. Clear bags may be up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or one gallon, with a small hand-size clutch and inspected medical exceptions. The official-linked section chart uses an older asset path; current gate and event instructions take precedence. The berm, Baylor Line, clubs and suites require the appropriate ticket or access.

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Baylor publishes event shuttles from downtown and selected campus facilities. Verify the current pickup and return windows before selecting a remote lot. Confirm return service and last departures for your event’s finish time.

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Seating chart

McLane Stadium — official-linked football section map

McLane Stadium: Seating chart, McLane Stadium — official-linked football section map. Use the source chart for section and row details.

Baylor’s currently updated McLane Stadium facility page links this numbered-section diagram from a 2014 asset path. It distinguishes lower, club, loge, suite and service areas, including the berm. Current linking does not establish a new issue date or live availability. Pair it with current gate/access instructions and your actual ticket; premium/service labels do not grant access.

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Plan your visit

Arrival and logisticsBefore you goTransit, parking, timing and entry details

Need to Know

Best for
A modern riverfront football setting with downtown shuttle possibilities and a strong view of Baylor traditions
Watch out for
McLane Stadium prohibits routine re-entry, with medical-emergency exceptions. Bring at most one clear, empty water bottle per person, no larger than one liter; glass containers and backpack hydration systems are prohibited. Clear bags may be up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches or one gallon, with a small hand-size clutch and inspected medical exceptions. The official-linked section chart uses an older asset path; current gate and event instructions take precedence. The berm, Baylor Line, clubs and suites require the appropriate ticket or access.
Good arrival window
McLane Stadium is at 1001 South Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Waco. Baylor’s current facility guide lists general gates opening 90 minutes before kickoff and suite/loge/club entrances 105 minutes before. Gate A is the exception to the otherwise accessible entrances. Public elevators are near Gates B and C; the east ramp from Gate D reaches the 100-level concourse behind Section 124 and continues to the 200 level behind Section 220. Match your ticket to the appropriate section, level and entrance.
Main transit note
Baylor publishes event shuttles from downtown and selected campus facilities. Verify the current pickup and return windows before selecting a remote lot.
Sources1 fan · 3 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Need to Know

Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Parking At A Glance

Parking difficulty

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High

What to do
Use the parking code on the digital pass and Baylor's lot-specific route; ordinary navigation may not reflect game-day closures or current highway work.
Best option
A prepaid Baylor lot reached by its assigned route, or the current downtown shuttle from its official pickup
Avoid
Navigating only to the stadium address or scanning a parking pass and then expecting re-entry
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Parking At A Glance

Fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Seats and atmosphereChoose your experienceSightlines, supporter sections, crowd flow and event-day character

Inside the Venue At A Glance

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Mixed

Arrival & transportation

The downtown skyline appears close, but I-35, the river, and controlled streets determine the actual approach. Lot-specific routing prevents unnecessary loops.

02

Mixed

Seat & section strategy

The modern bowl has clear football geometry; west-side or covered premium areas can reduce Texas sun, while value sections remain exposed.

03

Positive

Event-day character

The riverfront setting, Baylor Line, and pedestrian approach from campus give a modern stadium a recognizable Waco identity.

Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Inside the Venue At A Glance

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Fit and tradeoffsWhat to expectThe practical strengths and the details that could change your choice

Why it works

  • ✓The riverfront setting, Baylor Line, and pedestrian approach from campus give a modern stadium a recognizable Waco identity.
  • ✓The modern bowl has clear football geometry; west-side or covered premium areas can reduce Texas sun, while value sections remain exposed.
  • ✓The downtown skyline appears close, but I-35, the river, and controlled streets determine the actual approach. Lot-specific routing prevents unnecessary loops.
Sources1 fan · 1 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Why it works

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Know before you book

  • ×I-35 construction, game-day road closures, prepaid parking codes, hot exposed seats, and postgame traffic around the river crossings
  • ×Navigating only to the stadium address or scanning a parking pass and then expecting re-entry
  • ×Baylor publishes event shuttles from downtown and selected campus facilities. Verify the current pickup and return windows before selecting a remote lot.
Sources1 fan · 2 officialReviewed 10.13.26Sources for Know before you book

FanProof editorial synthesis; linked fan discussions are anecdotal, not a consensus.

Editorial verdict

FanProof Takeaway

Reviewed 10.13.26

Route to the parking code rather than the stadium pin, account for I-35 conditions, and favor shade when the event begins in daylight.

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