McLane Stadium
McLane Stadium south end zone construction photo July 16, 2014
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| Location | 1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd. Waco, Texas 76704 |
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| Coordinates | 31°33′30″N 97°06′57″W / 31.5582°N 97.1157°WCoordinates: 31°33′30″N 97°06′57″W / 31.5582°N 97.1157°W |
| Owner | Baylor University |
| Operator | Baylor University |
| Capacity | 45,140 |
| Surface | Matrix Turf (2014–present) |
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| Broke ground | September 15, 2012 |
| Opened | August 29, 2014 |
| Renovated | 2013 |
| Expanded | 2013 |
| Construction cost | $266 million |
| Architect | Populous |
| Structural engineer | Buro Happold |
| Services engineer | M-E Engineers, Inc. |
| General contractor | Flintco/Austin Commercial |
| Tenants | |
| Baylor Bears (NCAA) (2014–present) | |
McLane Stadium is an American football stadium in Waco, Texas. It is owned and operated by Baylor University. Originally named "Baylor Stadium", the name was changed to McLane Stadium in December 2013 to honor alumnus and business magnate Drayton McLane, Jr., who provided the lead gift for the stadium construction. Baylor's first game at McLane was played August 31, 2014, with the Bears defeating SMU 45–0. The stadium has a capacity of 45,140 spectators and is expandable to 55,000. McLane Stadium replaced Floyd Casey Stadium as the home field for the Baylor Bears football program.
The first college football game in McLane Stadium was a 45–0 Baylor win over SMU, in the 2014 season opener, on August 31, 2014. The Bears followed up their first victory with a 70-6 win over FCS opponent Northwestern State.
In addition to sporting events, Baylor and the city of Waco plan to use the venue to host concerts and other community events. The stadium features the Baylor Club, a dining and event space located on the stadium's west side. The Baylor Club ballroom offers floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the field and panoramic views of the Brazos River and Waco.
The stadium is located on the north bank of the Brazos River, one of a few major college football stadiums (along with Neyland Stadium, Husky Stadium and Heinz Field) where fans can arrive at the stadium by boat. Fans can tailgate in the Baylor Basin, a cove that adjoins the stadium.
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