Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium Explained

Stadium Name:Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium
Former Names:Buffalo Stadium (2019–2022)
Location:2609 Russell Long Blvd
Canyon, Texas 79015
Coordinates:34.986°N -101.9118°W
Opened:September 7, 2019
Owner:West Texas A&M University
Operator:West Texas A&M University
Architect:Pfluger Architects[1]
Structural Engineer:LTY Engineers[2]
Tenants:West Texas A&M Buffaloes (NCAA) (2019–present)
Seating Capacity:8,500

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

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]

Notes and References

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