Baylor Bears road trip guide
Everything you need to catch the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium in Waco — arena guide, tickets, getting there and where to watch.
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✈️🚗 Getting to McLane Stadium
Nearest major airport is Dallas Love Field (DAL) — about 113 mi / 2h 41m from the arena.
🧭 Planning your trip — quick answers
Where do the Baylor Bears play?
The Baylor Bears play home games at McLane Stadium in Waco.
What airport do you fly into for a Baylor Bears game?
Waco Regional (ACT) is the closest airport, about 10 miles (16 km) from McLane Stadium — a smaller airport with fewer flights. For more flights, Dallas Love Field (DAL) is about 113 miles (2h 41m) away.
How much is parking at McLane Stadium?
General game-day parking is free. Stadium lots (1, 2, 3, 4, Gold, Ferrell Center, Dutton and Speight garages) are assigned or prepaid season lots.
How do you get to McLane Stadium without a car?
Free 'Tailgater' shuttle runs from Third St & Franklin Ave in downtown Waco starting three hours before kickoff. Check My35WacoSouth.com for I-35 construction detours.
Prices and logistics are approximate and change — details in the arena-prices table and the arena guide below.
🏟️ McLane Stadium fan guide
Parking
Stadium lots (1, 2, 3, 4, Gold, Ferrell Center, Dutton and Speight garages) are assigned or prepaid season lots. Free downtown parking is at Third/Washington, Fourth/Franklin and Second/Franklin with a free shuttle; neighborhood lots across from the stadium run up to $20. (Free downtown; up to $20 near stadium)
Getting there
Free 'Tailgater' shuttle runs from Third St & Franklin Ave in downtown Waco starting three hours before kickoff. Check My35WacoSouth.com for I-35 construction detours.
Bar scene
Tailgating around the Brazos River, including sailgating in the Baylor Basin, plus the riverside Touchdown Alley area.
Pre-game bars
- Cricket's Draft House — Post-game Waco favorite
- Scruffy Murphy's — Post-game Irish pub
- Freight Icehouse & Yardbar — Post-game outdoor bar
Insider tips
- Baylor Line runs 6 minutes pre-kick
- Use Waze; I-35 construction
- Free downtown parking with shuttle
More: McLane Stadium guide · sports in Waco
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