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The Baylor Line
Freshmen sprint onto the field before kickoff to welcome the Bears, making it one of college football's most unique traditions.
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2014Opened
45,000Capacity
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The basics
About McLane Stadium
Riverfront Waco football stadium known for modern design and Baylor traditions.
- Type
- stadium
- Sports
- Football
- League
- NCAAF
- Nicknames
- The Brazos River Stadium
- Location
- Waco, TX
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
- Status
- active
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Sailgating
Fans arrive by boat along the Brazos River before games at McLane Stadium, creating one of the sport's premier waterfront tailgates.
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Judge the Bear
Judge, the live bear mascot, is one of college football's classic live mascot traditions.
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Crowd ChantsIconic
Sic 'Em Bears
Fans enthusiastically perform the famous "Sic 'Em Bears!" chant throughout the game.
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Green & Gold Out
McLane Stadium becomes a sea of green and gold during marquee matchups.
Architecture
Brazos River Overlook
The stadium's waterfront location creates one of college football's most unique environments.
Architecture
Mark & Alice Evens Welcome Center
The entrance area creates a major fan gathering destination.
Architecture
Modern Glass Exterior
The stadium features a contemporary design.
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Touchdown Alley
The riverside area creates a major fan gathering space.
History
2021 Big 12 Championships
Celebrates Baylor's conference title.
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Art Briles
Highlights Baylor's Big 12 championship era.
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Baylor Bears Retired Numbers
Honors Baylor football legends.
History
Baylor Football Timeline
Showcases program history.
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Grant Teaff
Celebrates the legendary Baylor coach.
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LaDainian Tomlinson Connection
Display recognizing Baylor football history.
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National Championships
Celebrates Baylor football achievements.
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Robert Griffin III
Honors the Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback.
Experience
Baylor Bears Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes access.
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Bear Walk
Player arrival tradition.
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Bruiser the Bear
The mascot experience.
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Line Camp
The unique Baylor football pregame tradition.
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Experience
Sic 'Em
The famous Baylor hand signal and cheer.
Displays
Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame
Honors Bears legends and contributors.
Rituals
Baylor Line
The famous tradition where freshmen sprint onto the field before games.
Signature
Baylor Line Sailgate Area
The waterfront location allows boats to arrive for game-day gatherings.
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Signature
Bear Habitat (Joy & Lady)
Home of Baylor’s live bear mascots Joy and Lady — a unique campus stop before gameday at McLane.
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Rituals
Golden Wave Band
The Golden Wave Band performs pregame and halftime shows and leads “Old Fight” as McLane turns green and gold.
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Statue
Judge Baylor Statue
Bronze of university founder Judge R.E.B. Baylor — a campus landmark on the walk toward McLane Stadium.
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Historic Marker
McLane Plaza
The gathering plaza at McLane’s entrance — a pregame meeting spot with Baylor branding and views toward the Brazos.
Through the years
History
Home teams
- PresentBaylor BearsNCAAF
Getting there
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