Game Day Timeline
Baylor vs. Oklahoma – Nov. 16
7:00-11:00am – ESPN College GameDay Viewing Party
3:30pm – Letterwinners Tailgate opens
4:00pm – Bear Walk
5:00pm – McLane Stadium gates open
5:00pm – Letterwinners Lounge opens
6:00pm – Letterwinners Tailgate closes
6:30pm – Kickoff
ESPN College GameDay
ESPN College GameDay show will broadcast from the South Plaza at McLane Stadium, near the Sheila and Walter Umphrey Bridge from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. Baylor students and fans may begin filling in available areas for the GameDay broadcast at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday.
Baylor letterwinners are invited to join us for a Private College GameDay Viewing Party at HEB Tailgate Village. There is no cost to attend and complimentary breakfast & coffee will be offered to all attendees. Covered tents and heaters will be available onsite.
Parking & Access
- McLane Stadium Lots 3 & 4 will be open to the public from 5 a.m. until noon. *Beginning at noon, all non-credentialed vehicles will be towed. Vehicles permitted to remain in the lot after noon, must have a Lot 3 or 4 parking pass clearly displayed.
- Those with reserved parking passes for Lots 1 & 2 may enter at the Lot 1 gate, beginning at 5 a.m. All other lots will open at 8 a.m.
- The Sheila and Walter Umphrey Bridge and Tailgate area bridge will be closed to pedestrians from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m., and for several hours after the broadcast, until approximately 2:30 p.m. The bridge will reopen briefly around 11 a.m. to allow fans access back over the bridge before closing again to allow for GameDay set tear-down.
- Shuttles will run from the Ferrell Center to McLane Stadium from 8:00 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. After 2:30 p.m., they will resume their normal BU game day route.
For more information about College GameDay, click here.
Letterwinners Tailgate
Please keep in mind that your membership card and armbands are non-transferable and all guests are required to be accompanied by a letterwinner to gain entrance to the lounge and tailgate.
“B” Association members and their guests are encouraged to join fellow letterwinners at the Letterwinners Tailgate Tent on the peninsula near the south end zone of the stadium. The tailgate will open three hours prior to kickoff for fellowship, fun, food, and refreshments and will close 30 minutes prior to kickoff.
Please remember that your current membership card is required to enter the tailgate area. *A game ticket is NOT required to access the Letterwinners Tailgate.
Dubl-R Burgers will be providing burgers at the Letterwinners Tailgate (while supplies last).
Letterwinners Lounge
“B” Association members and their guests are invited to join us in the lounge 90 minutes prior to kickoff for a pre-game meal and refreshments. We will open again at half-time for drinks and snacks. The entrance to the lounge is at Gate C, located on the east side of McLane Stadium (see map below).
Pre-Game Meal:
George’s will be providing chicken fingers, roasted potatoes, and green beans (whiles supplies last).
Please remember to bring your membership card AND armbands for all of your guests as these are required to enter the lounge. *A game ticket IS required to access the Letterwinners Lounge. Those with Berm seating are not able to access any other areas of McLane Stadium.*
I-35 Construction
Due to the major reconstruction project on Interstate 35, expect reduced lanes and closures throughout the Waco area. Please plan extra time to get to the stadium in time for pre-game activities.
During the ongoing construction, please be patient, alert and resilient, plan for additional travel time to campus and “Know Before You Go” by checking traffic conditions at http://waco4bmap.org.
For the most up-to-date information, please visit BaylorBears.com/Parking.
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