Baylor Athletics Announces No Tailgating for 2020 Season

[Kaye, David]

BAYLOR ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS – August 25, 2020

Baylor Athletics Announces No Tailgating for 2020 Season
Tailgating won’t be allowed outside McLane Stadium as part of Baylor Athletics’ efforts to maintain a safe environment for participants and fans
For more information contact: David Kaye, 254-709-5147, David_Kaye at baylor.edu<mailto:David_Kaye at baylor.edu>

WACO, Texas – Baylor Athletics announced Tuesday that tailgating will not be allowed at McLane Stadium during the 2020 football season in an effort to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the student-athletes, coaches, officials, staffs and fans. While RVs and boats will be permitted to park or dock, no organized tailgating will be permitted during the 2020 season.

“This was a difficult decision to make as we continue to keep the safety and health of the Baylor Family as our top priority,” said Baylor Director of Athletics, Mack Rhoades. “We do not take this decision lightly as the tailgating experience at Baylor is unlike any other. While we look forward to gathering together on the banks of the Brazos in 2021, we will continue to consider other ways to connect with the Baylor Family as we cheer on the Bears this season.”

Baylor plans to resume reserved tailgating in 2021 through its partnership with Tailgate Guys. If you have 2020 tailgate reservations, Tailgate Guys will be reaching out over the next few weeks to share resolution options or they can be contacted at baylor at tailgateguys.com<mailto:baylor at tailgateguys.com>. The decision to cancel organized tailgating during the 2020 season is subject to revision if there are changes related to COVID-19 safety precautions.

Baylor released an adjusted ticketing plan on August 12, which calls for beginning the season with 25% capacity per game at McLane Stadium. The plan calls for a dynamic single-game ticket model for non-premium seat holders. As the season progresses, should an increase in capacity be permitted, single-game ticket opportunities will expand.

The Bears are scheduled to kick off the 2020 season at home against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Sept. 12. The Bears also host Big 12 home games against Kansas (Sept. 26), Oklahoma State (Oct. 17), TCU (Oct. 31) and Kansas State (Nov. 28). BU plays on the road at West Virginia (Oct. 3), Texas (Oct. 24), Iowa State (Nov. 7), Texas Tech (Nov. 14) and Oklahoma (Dec. 5).


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David Kaye | Assistant AD for Communications
Department of Athletics | Baylor University
C: 254-709-5147

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