Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium
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| Former names | Buffalo Stadium (2019–2022) |
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| Location | 2609 Russell Long Blvd Canyon, Texas 79015 |
| Coordinates | 34°59′10″N 101°54′42″W / 34.9860°N 101.9118°W |
| Owner | West Texas A&M University |
| Operator | West Texas A&M University |
| Capacity | 8,500 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | September 7, 2019 |
| Architect | Pfluger Architects[1] |
| Structural engineer | LTY 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]- ^ "Buffalo Stadium | Pfluger Architects". Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "West Texas A&M University Football Stadium". Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Powell, Drew (September 6, 2023). "WT unveils brand new Buffalo Stadium". KVII-TV. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ Cuviello, Michael (September 2, 2022). "WT officially renames facility as Bain-Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium". Amarillo Globe-News. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ Burch, Jamie (September 2, 2022). "West Texas A&M renames football stadium in time for 2022 season kickoff". KVII-TV. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
- ^ 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.