FOOTBALL DIRECTIONS/PARKING
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LOCAL CONSTRUCTION UPDATE: I-35 construction and football is not new to the city of Waco. The latest I-35 reconstruction project has reduced the north and southbound lanes to two lanes over a three-mile stretch from S. Loop 340 to 11th/12th Street. For travelers going south, traffic backs up as the four lanes squeeze into two lanes. Northbound travelers go from three to two lanes.
Before you make your way to McLane Stadium, please plan your route and parking carefully as road closures and active Interstate 35 construction will be live during Baylor football game days. Additionally, please do not use smartphone maps or other turn-by-turn navigation as gameday road closures will not be indicated and directions could be incorrect.
For the most up-to-date information on the I-35 construction, please visit My35WacoSouth.com.
Game Day Travel Tips:
- Plan your route ahead of time, including any alternate routes.
- Leave earlier than usual to give yourself plenty of travel time.
- Use the Waze app for specific travel directions to the pre-paid lots: www.baylorbears.com/parking.
- Come early to enjoy all of the pregame festivities: https://baylorbears.com/gameday.
Make sure to look at your digital parking pass for the 2 to 4 letter parking lot identification code. On game day, you will see signage with these parking codes along the route to designated parking areas.
For specific driving directions and routing to the pre-paid lots please use the following links on Waze:
GOLD Lot
McLane Lot 1
McLane Lot 2
McLane Lot 3
McLane Lot 4
Law School
Ferrell Center
Speight Garage
Dutton Garage
BRIC Parking
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RESERVED SEASON PARKING
The following are pre-paid, season-long parking lots: McLane Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, Gold Lot, Umphrey Law School, Ferrell Center, Dutton Garage, and Speight Garage.
McLane Lots 1, 2, and Gold Lot are assigned lots. Please check your ticket for the space number you are assigned to. Umphrey Law School, Ferrell Center, Dutton Garage, and Speight Garage are not assigned parking areas.
All parking passes have a unique QR code that will be scanned upon entering the lot. The parking pass is invalid without this QR code. Re-entry will not be allowed once your pass has been scanned and you leave your designated parking or RV lot. For more information on season-long parking please contact the Baylor Athletics Ticket Office at 254-710-1000.
SINGLE-GAME PARKING PASSES
A limited number of single-game parking passes may be available for purchase while inventory lasts. Visit BaylorBears.com/tickets for information or click here.
NEW FOR 2026-27: STROLLER PARKING
Baylor Athletics will implement designated stroller parking areas at both the South Plaza and Gate B entrances. These areas will be after the screening tents but before tickets are scanned. At the Gate B entrance, patrons with strollers will use a Stroller and ADA Entry Only lane on the left side of the screening area and park their strollers on the left side of the stairs that lead up to the concourse. At the South Plaza entrance, patrons will be screened in a designated lane for Stroller Entry Only and then proceed to the designated parking area on their left near the RG3 statue, before scanning their tickets at either the Gate A, Gate D or Berm entrances.
Both directional and policy signage will be included at various exterior areas of the stadium to ensure that patrons are able to find the designated parking areas and review the rules for parking their strollers. Be prepared: the South Plaza will see most of the foot traffic from tailgate areas and Touchdown Alley. Gate B will see foot traffic from parking lots 1 and 2, with patrons coming off buses from downtown locations.
As there is not enough room at Gate C to accommodate guests with strollers, they can utilize either parking areas at the South Plaza or Gate B.
For guests in our premium areas (the Baylor Club and suites), their strollers may be parked to the left of the escalators in the Baylor Club lobby past the security screening.
SHUTTLESThe following shuttles will operate this season:
- Downtown Shuttle – Picking up at Heritage Square (3rd and Austin Ave.) and dropping off at the northwest corner of the McLane Stadium site. Starting 3 hrs before kickoff, running until 1 hr postgame
- Ferrell Center – Picking up near Getterman Stadium and dropping off at the I Believe Walkway (Law School Lot entrance off University Parks). Starting 2 hrs before kickoff, running until 1 hr postgame
- Speight Parking Garage – Picking up at the Speight Ave. bus stop and dropping off at the I Believe Walkway (Law School Lot entrance off University Parks). Starting 2 hrs before kickoff, running until 1 hr postgame
- BRIC Shuttle – Runs from BRIC Parking (100 Research Pkwy, Waco, TX 76704) dropping off near gate C. ADA parking placard required for parking. Starting 4 hrs before kickoff, running until 1 hr postgame
All shuttles pickup post game at the same location the drop off except the Downtown Shuttle which drops off west of I-35 pregame and east of I-35 postgame.
STREET & EXIT CLOSURES
The following traffic updates are expected, but subject to change.
- University Parks Dr. from the Baylor Law School to Bagby Ave. will be closed 3 hours prior to game time until 1 hour postgame.
ADA PARKING
ADA parking is available at the BRIC Shuttle lot (100 Research Pkwy, Waco, TX 76704). To access this lot, you must possess the proper ADA vehicle markings. The parking staff will direct you to the proper parking locations. To get additional information regarding ADA accommodations, please contact the Baylor Athletic Ticket Office at (254) 710-1000.
A limited number of first come, first served spots will be available at this lot for $25. Proper ADA license plate or placards must be displayed to enter the lot.
RV PARKING & TAILGATING
Bear Foundation members with a season-long RV tailgate pass, will be permitted to park in their designated location. For more information, please contact the Baylor Athletics Ticket Office at 254-710-1000.
Season and single-game tailgating packages are now available for purchase. For more questions, email Tailgating@baylor.edu.
For more information call REVELxp at 254-870-0950 or visit their website here.
CAMPUS PARKING & RELOCATION GUIDELINES
For the most up-to-date information, please visit: Baylor.edu/students/gameday.
McLANE TAILGATE PARKING MAP
