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1,640 | Date of experience: January 2020 | 12-Jan-20 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Very Nice | Went to the Baylor Club for a conference. It was banquet style seating which I hate. The food was served buffet style. To my amazement the food was top notch. Pork loin was very flavorful. The hit was the chicken fried steak fingers with gravy. Fresh salad and dressings. Highly recommended. Very nice |
1,641 | Date of experience: December 2019 | 24-Dec-19 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Suites are terrific | Spent an evening in the suites. The food and service were top notch. Great setting! Like the entrance area, but parking could have been more 'direct exit'. |
1,642 | Date of experience: December 2019 | 14-Dec-19 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Beautiful inside and outside?? | I eat at the Baylor Club often, that gives me the opportunity to dine outside looking down at the stadium. Very well designed, seems like the sight lines are fantastic. A real classy place for Baylor football and other events. But, I most enjoy walking around the outside of the stadium, particularly at sundown and early evening. Pass by the Baylor marina, the bridge that connects the law school and Baylor campus to the football stadium, get a nice view of the Brazos River usually with people fishing, and then get to see the brightly colored lights on the I 35 bridge. If you haven??t taking a stroll around the stadium after dark, I would encourage you to do so. |
1,643 | Date of experience: October 2019 | 2-Dec-19 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Football Fun | It was halloween night and Baylor won in a dramatic way in the cold cold (for Texas) evening. The stadium is so well done, we experienced a military jet flyover prior to the game and we have experienced the Baylor Club on a previous trip. This is all First Class! |
1,644 | Date of experience: November 2019 | 5-Nov-19 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Best stadium | May be best stadium in Big 12. Stadium is fairly new. Good views from all location on Baylor U campus |
1,645 | Date of experience: October 2019 | 18-Oct-19 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Nice stadium | The stadium is immense. It appears to be high tech as well. A real eye catcher in Waco due to its size. |
1,646 | Date of experience: October 2019 | 14-Oct-19 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Bear vs the world. | We go to Bears footballs games all the time. This is a great stadium. Water view. Giant display screen, great sound system. Fans are great also. The food around the stadium is diverse and of good quality. Clean restrooms. Well run. The music played at games needs to be more in line with the big boys. They play a too much Hip Hop. The people buying the season tickets and paying the bills are not Hip Hop fans in general. So a bit more Rock music and other anthems used in "Professional" stadium settings will be welcomed. The funny music clips, etc. after penalties and such is delightful and fun. Overall great experiences there. The music does need a mature person helping on the deliberation about the choices.. Sure would be nice if adult beverages were served here as well. Kinda goes with football. |
1,647 | Date of experience: October 2019 | 13-Oct-19 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Very nice stadium; very clean and well maintained; great view even from up high | The stadium and audio/video are excellent. Even seats high up in the 300s are great. The concessions are varied and much cheaper than usual at pro stadiums or movie theaters. The only con is if you're sitting on the sun side of the stadium because it can be brutal, especially if you didn't know you needed to plan for that. |
1,648 | Date of experience: September 2019 | 1-Oct-19 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Great way to see the Bears! | This is a new state of the art stadium. Great food selections including Chick-fil-a! Yeah! Not a bad seat. If your going to an afternoon game 2:30 til.. choose 110 section or that side of the field as you are in the shade. |
1,659 | Date of experience: September 2018 | 11-Mar-19 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Nice Stadium | Very nice stadium. Very comfortable seats and very good view of the game. I like the fact that it is a smaller stadium. The traffic in and out of the stadium was not bad. Baylor does a good job and makes the game experience very enjoyable. |
1,661 | Date of experience: October 2018 | 12-Feb-19 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Beautiful stadium | McLane stadium is a beautiful stadium in Waco. Easy access into stadium. Make sure to carry clear purse. Good visibility of the field from most seats. |
1,662 | Date of experience: January 2019 | 15-Jan-19 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Baylor Club | Wonderful experience in the Baylor Club, food was wonderful and customer service was wonderful! Look forward to coming back with family! |
1,663 | Date of experience: December 2018 | 3-Dec-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Saturday afternoon December Texas High School Football Playoff Game | The venue is small for a college venue (45K), but was certainly sufficient for a high school playoff game. Parking access into the stadium is easy but existing the parking lot for Northbound Interstate 35 traffic is frankly awful. |
1,664 | Date of experience: September 2018 | 19-Nov-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Nice venue with good overlook | I liked my visit to McLane Stadium. The facility is beautiful but inefficient. Seats are not close to the field for a stadium this size (45,000). I liked that many of the seats were in the shade because my visit was during an afternoon game. The stadium is visible from the highway and across the Brazos River bridge. There are lots of places to tailgate if you are a Baylor fan, but you will need to take the bus to/from downtown parking if you are a visitor. |
1,665 | Date of experience: November 2018 | 18-Nov-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | TCU @ Baylor 11/17/18 | This is a beautiful place, with views to the south across the river onto the campus. We found parking on north side in private lot for $25. Food service was prompt and friendly. Bathrooms clean and accessible, but signage was minimal.Flaw: the exit ramps from north end are not adequate for people flow, and this was far from a full house.Dave@Texas |
1,667 | Date of experience: November 2018 | 6-Nov-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Beautiful venue for college football | Fantastic new stadium with no bad seats! Enjoy the game while looking across the Brazos River to the beautiful Baylor campus. |
1,668 | Date of experience: November 2018 | 6-Nov-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Nice Stadium | We sat on the Baylor side in the alumni section and the stadium seats were nice. We were there for an 11 a.m. game; would highly recommend bringing in sunscreen for early games because you are in the sun for the whole game on that side of the stadium at early kickoffs. Luckily I did or I know we would have been very sunburned! |
1,669 | Date of experience: October 2018 | 6-Oct-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Top notch experience-where is the beer? | Loved tailGate/parking/campus...gorgeous.. clean , safe. Security easy, pedestrian bridges and Brazos river ..really nice setting. Crazy hot..tough to tail gate when you are soooo hot. The Baylor line of Frosh kids w names on jerseys wow really goodSound and screen and music and entertainment ..very very good. On par w pro stadium setting..really impressive Clean and loved opening prayer/ cheer leaders/spirit ..have been to MANY college football games all over country..really topNotch experience. |
1,670 | Date of experience: September 2018 | 2-Oct-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Baylor Game Day | The stadium is well designed and modern. It is a small version of a pro-style stadium, with many amenities such as stores and concessions of various kinds. The food is a bit pricey, as are most stadium venues, but I have not had a bad food experience yet. The jumbo-tron is very nice, and the sound is good. Plus, the Baylor Club is a nice addition. |
1,671 | Date of experience: August 2018 | 2-Oct-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Beautiful stadium! | We didn't get to go inside but the outside is gorgeous! It has a great presence from the road -- you can't miss it.I would have liked the chance to go inside but there was a private event going on and only those doors were open. Didn't want to be a party crasher! |
1,672 | Date of experience: September 2018 | 26-Sep-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Go Bears! | We got tickets to a Baylor - Kansas game while we were in town. So glad we did! What a beautiful stadium. We bought t-shirts, had a great lunch, and really enjoyed visiting with those sitting around us. There is not a bad seat in the house! |
1,673 | Date of experience: September 2018 | 22-Sep-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Its a nice stadium | You can say what you want about the current situation, but the Stadium is second to none. It might not be as big as others, but the view and amenities put it over the top. |
1,674 | Date of experience: September 2018 | 22-Sep-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Eat before you go... | Eat before you go... Savor runs most of the food stations and the food is overpriced and tastes like cardboard. Nothing for vegetarians (except, I guess, nasty nachos). The stadium is beautiful and nicely laid out. |
1,675 | Date of experience: August 2018 | 21-Sep-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Beautiful stadium | We visited the club house on the top and enjoyed a magnificent view. I'm not a sports fan but enjoyed the comfortable seating, great view, and wonderful snacks of the club house. |
1,676 | Date of experience: September 2018 | 19-Sep-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Brand new, modern stadium | A very enjoyable stadium, where every seat is a good seat! The megatron is a great option and replays are perfectly viewable on it. |
1,677 | Date of experience: September 2018 | 15-Sep-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Baylor Football | The stadium was clean and well organized. All the staff were very friendly and helpful, look forward to visiting again. |
1,686 | Date of experience: September 2017 | 5-Jun-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | OU vs. Baylor 2017 | Enjoyed the game & really enjoyed the new stadium. Really all new & very modern. Can't wait for my next visit |
1,696 | Date of experience: November 2017 | 19-Mar-18 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Good Football Stadium | Great stadium to see a Baylor football game. Good seats and nice places to eat. Sat on the Baylor side and was not in the sun. Much better side to sit on. |
1,699 | Date of experience: November 2017 | 20-Nov-17 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Great experience | Although we are LSU and LaTech fans, we wanted to experience another great college football stadium. We were not disappointed. Stadium was very nice with plenty of concessions stands and bathrooms. The pregame was awesome! I loved seeing all the Senior students run out on the field to make the lane for the players to run out. Very family friendly atmosphere! |
1,700 | Date of experience: October 2017 | 20-Oct-17 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Franklin Graham Crusade | We came to see Franklin Graham. Decision Texas Crusade. We attended a reception at the Baylor Club. Very nice facility. |
1,703 | Date of experience: October 2017 | 1-Oct-17 | Big 12 | Baylor | 3 | Just another stadium | Mmmm did not find a significant meaning to this stadium, competen to others in small towns, Better to go to down town |
1,704 | Date of experience: September 2017 | 1-Oct-17 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | We started our river tour here | What a beautiful stadium in a water surrounded location. This is one heck of a place to tailgate on game day. Nothing like luxury on the party boats. |
1,708 | Date of experience: August 2017 | 14-Aug-17 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Baylor Club | We had a friend who arranged for lunch for us at the Baylor Club which gave us access to the stadium. This was a special treat. The food was good and the views were terrific. |
1,710 | Date of experience: October 2016 | 7-Aug-17 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Great Place to Watch Football | The stadium isn't large by major college football standards so all the seats are pretty good. The west side of the stadium is in the shade which makes a big difference in the early fall so try to get tickets there if possible. They have lots of food options and two pretty good stores selling Baylor paraphernalia for the fans. Sic 'em Bears! |
1,725 | Date of experience: November 2016 | 14-Feb-17 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Beautiful Stadium But Be Prepared For Sun! | I have visited this stadium a couple of times now and it is gorgeous! However, please be prepared for the amount of time you will spend in the sun and/or heat! Bring a hat, sunscreen, a way to cover up if you burn easily, and drink plenty of water. For evening games, you are still in the sun for quite a while, especially if you are seated on the Baylor Line side. Even on really cool days, the sun is still pretty intense. For food items, best prices are at student-run concessions. Also, something I didn't know - you cannot bring a non-phone camera in the stadium with a telephoto lens. Lenses over 3 inches long are not allowed as they are considered professional. Last, there is no on-site parking except for season ticket holders. Your best and cheapest deal is to take the municipal park and ride at various locations in Waco. It's pretty fast and runs buses all during and after the game. Oh, one more thing - the displays of school spirit and pride are off the charts during the game. It is LOUD but super fun and exciting! |
1,726 | Date of experience: October 2016 | 13-Feb-17 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Beautiful location on the river | The stadium still feels new after five years of use. The location on the Brazos is perfect. Plenty of good seats as well as a large screen monitor to watch live play and replays. Food courts are plentiful. |
1,727 | Date of experience: August 2016 | 13-Feb-17 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Very Nice | I work in Waco a lot and I was able to watch the progress of the construction of this stadium, just of I-35, throughout the whole process. I was staying overnight at a hotel across the highway and decided to walk over one night. The grounds are beautiful and many local people come here to stroll. There are many walking trails around the stadium, which butts up right along the Brazos River. There is boat access to the stadium as well, where people come up and "boatgate" (like tailgating, but in a boat) before games. It reminds me a little of the Pittsburgh stadiums access along the riverfront. Really nice area and beautiful stadium. |
1,728 | Date of experience: January 2017 | 29-Jan-17 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Huge, nice, new and spacious | Walked around the stadium in the offseason while we??re in town. There was lots of open area in front of the stadium and between the river and fountains in adjacent water. Beautiful surrounding area and view of campus across the bridge. |
1,729 | Date of experience: November 2016 | 4-Jan-17 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | College Football at it's Best | A beautiful new stadium with great views and food. Friendly and helpful staff were everywhere to assist first time visitors. Rent a stadium seat if your are in the bleacher seat areas. |
1,730 | Date of experience: December 2016 | 17-Dec-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | McLane Stadium | Had to stop and check this place out. Seen plenty of games here on TV but to see it in person is truly amazing! Huge stadium with a lake right next to it and a beautiful bridge crossing to the University of Baylor! Very impressed and glad to have stopped! |
1,731 | Date of experience: November 2016 | 3-Dec-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 3 | Not bad | Very pretty as you drive up. Went for a high school football game and there is one way into the parking and one way out. Same with the stadium. Makes it very conjested. Great video screen inside. |
1,732 | Date of experience: November 2016 | 23-Nov-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Go Bears! | Was able to attend the Baylor and Kansas State game. This was the first time visiting the stadium and was very impressed. The grounds and facilities are very clean. I ordered the Kettle Chip Nacho's with pork and all of the fixin's at the BBQ concession. These are a must when you attend a game. This is a perfect outing for both family and friends. |
1,733 | Date of experience: November 2016 | 22-Nov-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | First trip to McClane Stadium. Nice! | First trip to McClane Stadium for a Baylor game. Very nice stadium for college football. Note to Self: Wear a cap/hat! Wear sunscreen. Not sure if it was by design, but the stadium almost reflects the sun's rays perfectly from overhead. It was a beautiful day when we went... just very bright and hot in the stands (went in November, mind you). The irony was it was also a cool day overall.. I think the high was 60... Go out on the concourse and the temperature changed... definitely needed a jacket then. Go figure. Can't imagine how it would feel in September.... Hope for a lot of night games then... Anyway, the stadium is nice overall. great atmosphere. Lots of food choices, lots of facilities nearby. Definitely would go back... |
1,734 | Date of experience: October 2016 | 14-Nov-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Breathtaking! | Absolutely gorgeous stadium. My husband I went to the stadium to see our grandson's high school band march at the stadium. A true gem in Waco! |
1,735 | Date of experience: October 2016 | 9-Nov-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Amazing Baylor Venue - Must see if you visit Waco! | Baylor really did a fabulous job in designing this sports venue. WOW! As a Baylor Bear, I'm proud to watch my team play here. It's a comfortable, open and gorgeous stadium, and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it! |
1,736 | Date of experience: October 2016 | 21-Oct-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Awesome venue, awesome atmosphere and fantastic fans. | There isn't a bad seat in this new stadium. The atmosphere in the stadium and outside is great. The fans were extremely friendly, especially considering I was cheering for the visiting team. I have been to many college stadiums and this was one of the great experiences for me. Clean and numerous bathrooms, so no waiting in line. The food was fairly priced. I really don't have anything bad to say about this stadium or the Baylor Bears family. I'd definitely attend a game or event here again. |
1,737 | Date of experience: October 2016 | 19-Oct-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Fabulous | Watched Baylor dismantle Kansas at Homecoming. Phenomenal stadium-has everything, seating is perfect, food good, bathrooms big and clean-great place to watch a game |
1,738 | Date of experience: October 2016 | 16-Oct-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Wonderful place | Big, nice, clean, new, open. Lots of food options, lots of big bathrooms. Need more gates open, long lines to get in. Need more parking. Need more shade. |
1,739 | Date of experience: September 2016 | 11-Oct-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Spectacular | Not a bad seat in the house, unless the game is early and you are starting into the sun. Game day is the Real Deal when it come to the College Experience. |
1,740 | Date of experience: September 2016 | 5-Oct-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Beautiful and Imposing Structure | This stadium is imposing, large, and daring just like the Baylor Bears football team. It sits proudly just across the Brazos River from the main campus, a stone's throw from I-35; so easy access is guaranteed.My wife and I were in town on a weekend when Baylor was playing an away game, so we did not get into the stadium; however we did check out all the exterior venues and drove several times through the parking lot. I was truly impressed by the size and expanse of the stadium itself although it did appear to me that the parking areas are a bit on the small size.This attraction is worth 15 or 20 minutes of your time even if no game is in progress, so be sure to drive by and check it out.J. Randolph SmithMonroe, LA |
1,741 | Date of experience: September 2016 | 12-Sep-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Baylor vs SMU game | Check into finding somewhere to park. We had to walk 2.15 miles with two 8yr old kids. Talk about a mess. The stadium is very nice and we had great seats. Plenty of restrooms and plenty of concession stands. Don't sit near the big screen. It is really loud. If it is a mid day game sit on the west side and you will be out of the sun. We were burned to a crisp after about 5 hours. |
1,742 | Date of experience: September 2016 | 9-Sep-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Love our Bears! | McLane is a first class facility! Love all the landscaped outdoor areas for tailgating and listening to bands. The variety of concessions available is also extensive. All the stadium staff were welcoming and extremely helpful. The parking lot attendants were courteous, as well. An overall wonderful experience while supporting our Bears! Sic 'Em! |
1,743 | Date of experience: September 2016 | 8-Sep-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 1 | High School Football | This damn place SUCKS. I have now made 3 freaking trips to my car because they can't get their rules right. 1st no camera bag, 2nd no stadium seats, and now 3rd my lens is too long. I have a medical condition and don't get around easily. The staff was rude and one of them even mouthed off "you don't look like you have a medical condition." I didn't realize McLane Stadium had medical Dr's at their gates screening visitors. Will never come again nor recommend. Very disappointed. It was a freaking High school game not secret service stuff, get over yourself McLane Staff. |
1,744 | Date of experience: August 2016 | 30-Aug-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | State of the Art | How many college football stadiums boast that you can sailgate!!?? There is a beautiful marina immediately adjacent to the stadium on the Brazos River! The stadium is easily accessible from I35, and students can walk to it across a beautiful walking bridge from the main campus. There is a large open space area for pre-game tailgating. The stadium itself is totally state of the art. There is a lot of tradition and school spirit |
1,745 | Date of experience: November 2015 | 22-Aug-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | An Incredibly Beautiful Stadium | We've been there for several Baylor football games as well as to the Baylor Club located at the stadium for dinner. The stadium is extremely beautiful with red brick to fit into the older buildings at Baylor but with modern architecture. The stadium is open in one side so you get a great view of the Brazos River and Baylor University. There is a curved footbridge to allow people to walk from the campus over the Brazos to the stadium. On the stadium side of the river you will pass the docks for boat tailgating and the areas for regular tailgating (on both sides of the river). There is a bronze statue of Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III at the entrance. There is commercial tailgating across the side street if you don't have anyone to tailgate with, as well as an area for kids. The Baylor club requires a membership, but if you can get in, the food is excellent and it offers a complete bar. The bar is closed during games. You can have a drink or dinner and look over the stadium or the river and downtown Waco. Parking for a game is prepaid only, so best to park downtown Waco and take a shuttle bus. The stadium is large, so be prepared to do a lot of walking. |
1,749 | Date of experience: September 2015 | 25-Jul-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Waco's own Big 12 Stadium | Opening last year and it is very nice. No where near as big as it looks from the road, not a bad seat in the place, well maybe visitors side in the sun during August / September. Great place to take in a game. Great tailgate areas set up too. Come down and walk around and experience GAME DAY in Waco Texas. |
1,750 | Date of experience: November 2015 | 23-Jul-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Beautiful stadium | McLane Stadium is a beautiful facility located in a great spot on campus. The atmosphere is perfect for college football. |
1,756 | Date of experience: December 2015 | 27-Jun-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | McLane Stadium is Awesome | One of the best stadiums to watch football and other events in the country. No bad seats. Lots of food options at events. Friendly and helpful staff |
1,757 | Date of experience: December 2015 | 1-Jun-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Great venue, lots of good seats, great tailgaiting/sailgating | The stadium is only two years old and in a great spot by I-35 and the Brazos River. The seating is well designed to get the fans close to things and to have few bad seats. The in-stadium wifi is cool with on demand video replays and stats. The view of the river and campus from the upper seating is spectacular. Get to the game hours ahead of the kickoff to enjoy tailgate parties or, if you're lucky, a sailgate party with a boat tied up in the lagoon by the stadium. It's a great way to watch college football. |
1,758 | Date of experience: November 2015 | 1-Jun-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Great Venue | Great football stadium and club. Not one of the largest but one of the nicest. Tailgating at the games is fun. |
1,766 | Date of experience: November 2015 | 9-Apr-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Wow! | The experience at McLane Stadium was one I won't forget. The stadium is beautiful. The atmosphere with the views of the Brazos River make it unique. |
1,768 | Date of experience: November 2015 | 27-Mar-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Go Bears ?? | This stadium made me feel like I was in Texas Stadium with the roof open. McLane Stadium has it all, from it's panoramic view of the Brazos and Baylor University to the exquisite sky boxes and the ?????????? Star Baylor Club. Don't miss the Baylor Bear's and their Nationally ranked team. |
1,770 | Date of experience: October 2015 | 23-Mar-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Lot of ways to enjoy this facility. | Been to a game and had lunch and dinner in the Bear Club. Have driven and walked from downtown. But my favorite is tailgating.The Brazos offers a stately approach (wake speed) from upstream and there are your everyday ski boats, pontoon boats, water taxis and some damn fine big boats that cruise down the river and into the bay where 18 slips sold immediately. Passengers can be dropped just steps from the stadium. But cruise around first, check out the restaurants that are on the river or tie up at the Franklin Bridge and run up to the food trucks a hundred yards away. Watch the crowds flood over the pedestrian bridge or see if anybody is at the law school. (They are.)And if you love it join the Bearmada. Just buy the official flag and strike your green and gold. On black, with crossed swords. Yarrrr.. |
1,771 | Date of experience: November 2015 | 20-Mar-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Baylor University | We attended the Baylor / Oklahoma game at McLane Stadium. The Stadium is awesome and in a very convenient location. Unfortunately, the weather was horrible. |
1,772 | Date of experience: December 2015 | 17-Mar-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Home of the Bears! | Baylor grad, season tickets, nothing more needs to be said... McLane Stadium is a well-done stadium for sporting events. It will be difficult for a non-season ticket holder to get tickets, but it is a great sporting event venue. |
1,775 | Date of experience: January 2016 | 8-Feb-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | A Keeper | The Bear Club is a great place for dinner, the stadium for a football is outstanding! We attended football games there both college and high school, got a bad seat in the house.We've had been there several times, staff pays attention to detail, there is a nice wine menu and a full bar.They have several special events, wine tasting, whiskey tastes things as well as brunch on weekends.Great place to go! |
1,777 | Date of experience: October 2015 | 1-Feb-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | One of the best college football experiences anywhere | Not the biggest....by design. It is the BEST....by design. Not a bad seat in the house. Tailgating on the grounds and sailgating on the river. Call ahead and reserve a full tour. State of the Art (Briles)...no pun intended. |
1,778 | Date of experience: December 2015 | 31-Jan-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Jewel of the Brazos! | Baylor did an amazing job on this athletic facility. Great leg room with all of the seats! Excellent video and sound system as well as wifi. Convenient concessions and 'facilities'. Game day at McLane is special with tail and sail gating on the Brazos. A facility for both Waco and Baylor to be proud of. |
1,779 | Date of experience: November 2015 | 30-Jan-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Great Place for Football or Music | Not a bad seat in the house and many seats have a river view. Great football atmosphere in a beautiful venue. Check out the foot bridge across the Brazos and the RG3 Statue on the South Side of the stadium. |
1,780 | Date of experience: December 2015 | 19-Jan-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | More than a stadium | The football stadium is state of the art. The restaurant and facilities are amazing. I was invited as a guest and was completely impressed. Can't wait to go back. |
1,781 | Date of experience: November 2015 | 14-Jan-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Big stadium | The stadium is very big and the jumbo trons makes it easier to see what is going on on the field. The concession stand prices are high so take plenty of spending money. |
1,783 | Date of experience: September 2015 | 2-Jan-16 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Best stadium around | Very impressive building and loved the cobble stones with the names of former and current BU students. Spectacular especially during game days! |
1,785 | Date of experience: December 2015 | 14-Dec-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | great place to watch a game | A family atmosphere for sure! Every seat is a good seat here--even way up high. Great sound system and video screen. |
1,786 | Date of experience: November 2015 | 11-Dec-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Beautiful Stadium | I was here for my son's playoff game, the University didnt spare any expense building this stadium. Not as big as most college stadiums but that is fine with me, not a bad seat in the stadium and right near the interstate so you can miss it when your driving thru Waco. Next year I will go back for a Baylor game to see the full experience. |
1,787 | Date of experience: December 2015 | 6-Dec-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Amazing Experience | I really enjoyed myself at this stadium. It was my first time going and I was very impressed. It is on the little on the small side for how many fans Baylor has, but that's ok. They offer sailgaiting on the marina as well. The bathrooms were clean and cool, not hot like at most stadiums. There were plenty of options for concessions and the lines were fast. The food is a little pricey, but that's expected from a top of the line facility. |
1,788 | Date of experience: December 2015 | 6-Dec-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Beautiful Stadium | First visit to stadium yesterday for the Texas v Baylor game. Parking was very easy to find. Plenty of space around the stadium. Concessions very well organized, access to the stadium easy with great security on the grounds. Does not seem to be one bad seat in the whole place. Only downside to the day was Baylor losing to Texas (amazing given how bad Texas is playing). |
1,789 | Date of experience: October 2015 | 2-Dec-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Field of Dreams | If you grew up in Waco 8 blocks from Floyd Casey Stadium you will be amazed that the new stadium as incredible as it is in every way. I have to pinch myself to believe it is REALLY WACO! I am so proud of the final look, feel and setting! Way to Go! |
1,790 | Date of experience: October 2015 | 17-Nov-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Gorgeous! | This is one of the best stadiums in the US for sure. Right on the river gives opportunity for sailgating, the weather is great, and the entire stadium is beautiful. |
1,791 | Date of experience: November 2015 | 16-Nov-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Awesome venue for college football game, but.... | Bring ear plugs. Baylor enjoyed playing a seemingly endless medley of rap music for 3rd downs, 4th downs, and pretty much any time the ball wasn't snapped. Terrific venue, horrible game watching experience. The Baylor band got to play at halftime, and the remainder of the game I was cringing to the latest Lil Wayne idiocy at top volume. I expected more taste from the program. |
1,792 | Date of experience: November 2015 | 16-Nov-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | A feast for athletic loving eyes... | This multimillion dollar stadium has just about everything a football fan could want. You can tailgate, you can 'sailgate'. This Baylor University gem has plenty of seating. Seats are fairly easy to access, and many of the seats are covered in case of inclement weather. Food is offered - lots of different fare compared to typical stadium food. There are handicap seats, a nursing mommies area, plenty of spaces to mingle before, during, and after the game. |
1,793 | Date of experience: September 2015 | 12-Nov-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Best stadium in US | Mclane stadium is on the banks of the Brazos. Not only is there tailgating - they also have sailgating. The stadium is modern, easily accessible - big variety of food at concessions, and GREAT views from any seat in the house. Its the best football stadium I have ever been to |
1,794 | Date of experience: October 2015 | 5-Nov-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Baylor vs. West Virginia | McLane stadium is amazing. If you're ever going through waco or staying in Waco this is a must see. Football games are incredible. The atmosphere is intense and really fun. |
1,795 | Date of experience: October 2015 | 26-Oct-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Wow! Great place to watch a game! | This stadium is so pretty as you walk over the bridge toward it. Additionally, it's big, but not too big, so it's easy to navigate and you feel on top of the action. |
1,796 | Date of experience: October 2015 | 26-Oct-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | What Baylor Money can Buy | It's about time, Baylor invest in a stadium worth the schools reputation. Truly beautiful, taking in the benefits of a great location and involving the best the city has to offer. Come and relax whether there is football or not. |
1,797 | Date of experience: October 2015 | 24-Oct-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Stunning New Stadium on the Brazos River | First time here as daughter is a newly admitted freshman here at Baylor. Exceptional stadium in terms of design, field vantage from just about all sides (save the grass in front of the goal posts but that's true of any stadium. Spotlessly clean. A reasonable selection of food and beverages at reasonable prices. Parking is a bit challenging so I recommend parking off sight and taking the buses - MUCH easier. Perhaps my only complaint is that in the heat of early fall here in Texas they could - and should - have designed more overhead coverage. If you're on the western side of the stadium, better put on a LOT of sunscreen and wear a hat. |
1,798 | Date of experience: October 2015 | 23-Oct-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | Nice new stadium but hot | We go to a lot of college football games. This is a nice stadium and an improvement over their old one. The sun was unbearable in our visitors seats in the end zone. We had to go into the walkway under the seating halfway through to watch the game. We are from Louisiana, so we can handle the heat, and it was in October, but it was miserable. It is laid out a little awkwardly, but the views of the surroundings from the seats are beautiful. You can tell they focus more on academics than sports, the tailgaiting was near non-existant. All-in-all, it is a nice stadium and I am proud for them to habe it. |
1,799 | Date of experience: October 2015 | 19-Oct-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Wow, Football on the Brazos! | Our daughter is a Baylor student and while we have toured McLane, this was our first time to experience a football game at Baylor. Amazing! We got tickets through TicketCity (which by the was was a fabulous experience, though not a cheap venue) and this was such a fun day! If you do not have season tickets that include parking, I would suggest reading online about parking. We went ahead and bought a parking pass through TicketCity and it was really easy. There was even a shuttle from our parking garage, though we chose to walk across campus since it was a beautiful day.I would highly suggest going a couple of hours early and enjoying all the festivities of the day. Even if you are not part of a tailgate/sailgate group, there is a lot to see and do. Try touchdown alley where they have brought in a large area of turf from the old stadium and there are vendors of all types giving things away and selling food/drink. Then, walk the bridge over to the RG3 statue and just enjoy the views. Get there early enough to see the Golden Wave band enter the stadium and then the Baylor Line. The stadium is extremely clean and the lines for food/drink did not seem long. Not that McLane has similar policies to other stadiums that you cannot take in large bags. If you want to take an empty water bottle, there are many fountains around to fill up and we saw lots of parents doing this with children. It was a warm, sunny day last weekend and be sure to bring a hat and sunscreen. You will need it in most sections.And, at night, be sure to go see the lights on the I-35 bridge over the Brazos. They use LEDs to light up green and gold. Really neat! |
1,800 | Date of experience: September 2015 | 14-Oct-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 4 | First Class Division I FB Stadium | Great Facility, not a bad seat ( except the berm, not tried it). Architecturally pleasing. Small capacity by D-I standards -- around 45,000 seats. By comparison UT and Oklahoma hold twice as many folks. Baylor Admin logic was to keep it limited to always sell out seat...so far working with a winning product on the field. Best bet is to park downtown on Austin Ave and take one of the constant free Transit Buses to the stadium. They are easy to find, and easy to get out. Bonus is good sit down food before games with transit time to stadium of approx 20 minutes. Crowd well behaved ( hey they are Bapt for the most part). Stadium Food -- high cost for average food at best. Baylor gets an "A" grade, and I'm an Aggie ( with a Bear of a wife)! |
1,803 | Date of experience: September 2015 | 26-Sep-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Hot Weather Tips | The stadium is great and truly not a bad seat. I just took my kids to a 2:00 pm game and thought I'd give a few tips to those of you who haven't been to the stadium during the heat of the day.* Ticket Selection: Shade is vital - Sections 1-11 are the first to have shade, but not until 3 or 4 pm. Your best bet is to sit high in your section of choice. We were in Section 313 Row 1 and roasted until around 4:30 pm. Higher seats = more shade and more breeze. Sections 17-30 cleared out at half time* Wear sunscreen - they have some for sale for $4 for a travel size but sold out at several places in the stadium* Wear a hat, bring a bandana or spirit towel to shade yourself* Bring a water bottle - you can bring in an empty bottle and fill from the water fountain* Be prepared to walk* Rent a seat cushion with back for $10 - unless your bleacher seat has them installed or you don't mind bleacher seating* Get to the stadium at least 20 minutes before start time to see the Baylor Line rush the field and the team introduced - great college tradition |
1,804 | Date of experience: September 2015 | 22-Sep-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | BAYLOR - MacLane Stadium is state of the art. | While I have been in almost every SEC stadium, and many others around the country, MacClane Stadium is a ground stadium, not a retrofit like so many others. The differences are obvious. If you can pull yourself away from the extremely nice and friendly well laid out Tailgating or as a bonus Sail-gating on Lake Brazos, you may eventually enter the stadium. Tradition meets Technology and lessons learned in the Stadium building business. Off course the upper decks on East and Southeast corners are sun filled until late in the afternoon or better evening games. The heat and the ambiance of the tailgating opportunities seem to have the stadium fill slowly. But once there, The Baylor Golden Wave Band and all that is football including the special Baylor Line make it a great place for top tier NCFA action. Signage is good, food is better than most stadiums, and all is surprisingly clean, spanking new. This will be a great place to build tradition, get there early in 2015. BAYLOR is doing great. |
1,805 | Date of experience: September 2015 | 13-Sep-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Baylor Football! | My cousin and I met in Waco last year for the BU/TCU game (WOW) and this year for BU (my school) v. Lamar (his school.) What a great adventure both years! The atmosphere around McLane Stadium is electric, but nothing compared to attennding the game itself! Every seat offers a terrific view - both years we were in the "nose-bleed" section, albeit near or on the 50-yard line. The scoreboard is super and really adds to the experience. Can't wait 'til next year! Sic "Em Bears! |
1,807 | Date of experience: September 2015 | 9-Sep-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Waco's Crown Jewel | McLane Stadium quickly has become Waco's crown jewel. Beautifully situated on the Brazos River, it is known for great sight lines, an awesome video display and both land- and water-based tailgating (sailgating). That the Baylor Bears play one of the most exciting brands of football in the USA is a bonus. It is one of the premier college football venues in America. |
1,808 | Date of experience: December 2014 | 9-Sep-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Beautiful venue! | We have season tickets to Baylor football. This is such a great stadium.....beautiful inside and the views outside are even better. The Pedestrian bridge over the Brazos River gives an amazing view as you walk across to the stadium. Great tailgating and sailgating too! One of a kind! |
1,809 | Date of experience: August 2015 | 8-Sep-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Awesome! | This is an awesome place to visit. It is called "The stadium that RG III built." I guess that alumni made large donations after RG III won the Heisman trophy. Too bad that things aren't working out very well for him on the Washington Redskins. |
1,810 | Date of experience: October 2014 | 2-Sep-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | First time to stadium | We went last season and had such a good time. Parking wasn't as bad as I had thought it might be. Used the garage on campus and caught a shuttle. Once at the stadium I was amazed at the view. Don't think you will find a bad seat in the house. It's nice too, that the food area has a good view of the field too. If you are on the visitors side, bring a hat and sunscreen. |
1,811 | Date of experience: August 2015 | 22-Aug-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Beautiful Architecture | What a beautiful stadium. Home of the Baylor Bears! This place in incredible just off of I-35 at Baylor University. |
1,812 | Date of experience: August 2015 | 17-Aug-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Simply Awesome | Simply put the nicest D-1 football stadium I have ever visited. Not the largest, but per square foot the classiest for sure. Yes, I have been to many others too including U of M's big house etc..etc..Really not a bad seat in the house to take in a game. Of course because it's Baylor, everything is first class! Beautiful setting right on the river overlooking campus. The grounds around the stadium are landscaped nicely as well. Dining at the Stadium Club inside is spectacular as well. All around it's impressive and for a private school even more impressive that this was built with significant private donor funding. |
1,813 | Date of experience: August 2015 | 16-Aug-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Well designed stadium! | Great stadium - well designed and a huge improvement over Floyd Casey as far as amenities. Floyd Casey Stadium was a part of our history, but the new stadium is excellent! |
1,816 | Date of experience: November 2014 | 26-Jul-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | BU is for Brilliant Upgrade | The Case, bless her heart, could make a crowd of 15,000 feel like 100,000. the concourse was maybe 3 feet wide, and there were 7 total urinals. McLane on the other hand, is a gem that can be compared favorably to any stadium in the country. |
1,823 | Date of experience: December 2014 | 3-Jul-15 | Big 12 | Baylor | 5 | Best Football venue | It helps that I love Baylor, but this venue is incredible. The parking is across the river and the dedicated walking bridge just adds to the game day experience. Once inside, all the hype you may have heard pales in comparison to actually seeing it. No bad seats and lots going on to keep you involved. All this and I didn't mention it has its own marina. |