Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium

Coordinates: 34°59′10″N 101°54′42″W / 34.9860°N 101.9118°W / 34.9860; -101.9118
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Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium
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Former namesBuffalo Stadium (2019–2022)
Location2609 Russell Long Blvd
Canyon, Texas 79015
Coordinates34°59′10″N 101°54′42″W / 34.9860°N 101.9118°W / 34.9860; -101.9118
OwnerWest Texas A&M University
OperatorWest Texas A&M University
Capacity8,500
Construction
OpenedSeptember 7, 2019
ArchitectPfluger Architects[1]
Structural engineerLTY Engineers[2]
Tenants
West Texas A&M Buffaloes (NCAA) (2019–present)

Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium is an American college football stadium located in Canyon, Texas. Located on the campus of West Texas A&M University, the stadium is the home venue for the West Texas A&M Buffaloes football program. The stadium has a seating capacity of 8,500 and with overflow capacity can go up to 12,000.[3]

History[edit]

The stadium opened in 2019 under the name of Buffalo Stadium before being receiving its current name in September 2022.[4] The stadium is named after Barbara and Ray Bain and Geneva and Stanly Schaeffer.[5]

The field at the stadium was named First United Field in 2023 following a naming rights agreement between the university's athletic department and First United Bank that will last until 2033.[6]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Buffalo Stadium | Pfluger Architects". Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "West Texas A&M University Football Stadium". Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Powell, Drew (September 6, 2023). "WT unveils brand new Buffalo Stadium". KVII-TV. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Cuviello, Michael (September 2, 2022). "WT officially renames facility as Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium". Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  5. ^ Burch, Jamie (September 2, 2022). "West Texas A&M renames football stadium in time for 2022 season kickoff". KVII-TV. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  6. ^ Rosas, Erin (September 5, 2023). "First United Bank partners with West Texas A&M for field naming rights at Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium". My High Plains. Retrieved January 14, 2024.