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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 / 34.9860; -101.9118 |
| Owner | West Texas A&M University |
| Operator | West Texas A&M University |
| Capacity | 8,500 |
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| Opened | September 7, 2019 |
| Architect | Pfluger Architects |
| Structural engineer | LTY Engineers |
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| 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.
History
The stadium opened in 2019 under the name of Buffalo Stadium before being receiving its current name in September 2022. The stadium is named after Barbara and Ray Bain and Geneva and Stanly Schaeffer.
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.
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.
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