Bain–Schaeffer Buffalo Stadium

American college football stadium in Canyon, Texas

34°59′10″N 101°54′42″W / 34.9860°N 101.9118°W / 34.9860; -101.9118OwnerWest Texas A&M UniversityOperatorWest Texas A&M UniversityCapacity8,500ConstructionOpenedSeptember 7, 2019ArchitectPfluger Architects^[1]Structural engineerLTY Engineers^[2]TenantsWest 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

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

^ "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.