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Texas's most-played rivalry heads to Waco. TCU travels to Baylor at McLane Stadium, the riverside stadium on the Brazos beside the Baylor campus. This one is a road game — so the logistics question isn't campus parking, it's how your group covers 176 miles round trip without anyone drawing the short straw as designated driver.
The game is Saturday, October 17, 2026 at McLane Stadium, 1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco. Kickoff time is TBA — Big 12 TV windows are typically announced about 12 days out, so confirm at baylorbears.com. Book your QTS road-trip charter now and lock the vehicle before the rivalry weekend fills up.
Event Details at McLane Stadium
TCU visits Baylor at McLane Stadium in Waco. Here are the confirmed details, plus how the road trip works.
October 17, 2026
Road Game| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Venue | McLane Stadium, 1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Fort Worth |
| Doors | Typically ~90 minutes before start — confirm on your ticket |
| Start | Time TBA CT |
| Matchup | TCU at Baylor Road Game |
TCU at Baylor — The Revivalry
🏆 Texas's Most-Played Rivalry
TCU and Baylor have met more times than any other pairing in the state — a genuine grudge match with both fan bases traveling well.
🌊 McLane Stadium on the Brazos
Baylor's riverside stadium is one of college football's best settings — fans famously arrive by boat for the "sailgate" on the river.
⏰ Kickoff TBA
The Big 12 TV window is not set yet. Charter now to lock your vehicle; QTS re-times the pickup free once kickoff is announced.
What to Expect
🚌 One Vehicle, Whole Group
A road game is where a Sprinter, minibus, or motorcoach pays off — everyone travels together, nobody convoys, nobody gets lost on I-35.
🍻 Tailgate Without the Drive Home
88 miles home after a rivalry tailgate is exactly the trip you don't want to drive. Your chauffeur handles it start to finish.
📅 Book Early
Rivalry road weekends move a lot of vehicles out of DFW at once. The earlier you charter, the better the fleetchoice and pricing window.
Know Before You Go
It's a Road Trip, Not a Local Game
Waco is about 88 miles and 1 hour 20 minutes south of Fort Worth down I-35W. That's a 3-hour round trip on top of the game — the single biggest reason groups charter a vehicle instead of driving.
I-35 Through Waco Is the Bottleneck
I-35 narrows and backs up around Waco on game weekends, and the stadium sits right off the interstate on the Brazos. Your chauffeur builds in the buffer so you're not sweating kickoff.
Tailgating + 88 Miles Home
A rivalry tailgate and an 88-mile drive home is exactly the combination nobody should attempt. With a chartered vehicle, the whole group can enjoy the day and sleep on the way back.
McLane Sits on the Brazos
McLane Stadium is on the river beside campus — fans famously arrive by boat at the "sailgate." Parking is passes-and-lots based; check baylorbears.com for the current gameday map.
Kickoff Time Moves
Big 12 kickoffs are set by TV windows, often only ~12 days out. Confirm at baylorbears.com — QTS re-times your pickup free once the window is announced.
Built for Groups
A road game is where a Sprinter, minibus, or motorcoach earns its keep: one vehicle, everyone together for the drive down, the tailgate, and the ride home. No convoy, no lost cars.
Why Book QTS for TCU at Baylor at McLane Stadium
McLane Stadium is a straight run down I-35 — the drive itself is the hard part. It is about 88 miles from Fort Worth and 100 from Dallas, I-35 through Waco backs up badly on a game weekend, stadium parking is paid and sells out early, and then you face the same two hours home after a full day of tailgating. Driving yourself turns a road game into a chore, and there is no rideshare waiting to bring you back to DFW.
Choose Your Ride — The QTS Fleet
Executive SUV
GMC Yukon XL or Cadillac Escalade — up to 6 passengers. The go-to for couples, date nights, and small groups. Details →
Mercedes Sprinter
Executive-configured Sprinter — up to 14 passengers. Ideal for friend groups heading to Fort Worth together. Details →
Stretch Limousine
Classic night out — up to 8–10 passengers. Perfect for birthdays, date nights, and VIP evenings. Details →
Party Bus
Up to 45 passengers — make the ride to campus part of the tailgate, there and back. Ideal for big groups. Details →
Executive Minibus
24–36 passengers in executive comfort. The right call for large families, teams, and office or church groups. Details →
56-Passenger Motorcoach
Full-size charter motorcoach for the largest groups and corporate or church outings. One vehicle, everyone together. Details →
DFW to Waco — Road Trip Drive Times
| Departure City | Distance to Waco | Normal Drive | Gameday (Est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | ~88 miles | ~1 hr 20 min | ~1 hr 40 min–2 hr |
| Arlington / Mid-Cities | ~95 miles | ~1 hr 30 min | ~1 hr 50 min–2 hr 10 min |
| Dallas | ~100 miles | ~1 hr 35 min | ~1 hr 55 min–2 hr 15 min |
| DFW Airport | ~105 miles | ~1 hr 40 min | ~2 hr–2 hr 20 min |
| Plano / Frisco | ~125 miles | ~2 hr | ~2 hr 20 min–2 hr 45 min |
| Denton | ~125 miles | ~2 hr | ~2 hr 20 min–2 hr 45 min |
| Weatherford | ~110 miles | ~1 hr 45 min | ~2 hr–2 hr 25 min |
Verified by QTS Dispatch Team. McLane Stadium is at 1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd in Waco, just off I-35. Gameday estimates account for I-35 congestion through Waco; plan the return for a slow stadium exit.
Book Your TCU at Baylor Ride
Tell us your pickup city and group size. We'll handle the round trip to Waco — pickup, gate drop-off, and a chauffeur staged to bring you home after it ends on October 17.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where exactly is TCU at Baylor at McLane Stadium?
TCU at Baylor takes place at McLane Stadium, 1001 S M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Waco, TX 76704 — the open-air, 45,000-seat stadium on the Brazos River in Waco. QTS provides door-to-door service from anywhere in DFW.
When is it?
TCU at Baylor is Saturday, October 17, 2026. Kickoff time is TBA — Big 12 windows are typically announced about 12 days out. Confirm at baylorbears.com before you finalize your pickup. Gates typically open about 90 minutes to two hours before kickoff. Verify official times on your ticket and at baylorbears.com.
How much is parking, and how does it work?
Waco stadium parking is paid, sold per vehicle, and sells out early on rivalry weekends. Book a QTS charter and skip it: we drop you at the gate.
Is McLane Stadium indoors or open-air?
Open-air — it's an open-air stadium on the Brazos River, so plan for the forecast rather than for indoors. Check Baylor's clear-bag policy before you leave.
Can a limo or party bus drop off at the venue?
Yes — your QTS chauffeur uses the best drop-off for your vehicle and stages at a nearby legal spot; the dispatcher confirms the exact location when you book. SUVs and Sprinters can drop closest to the gate.
How do I get there without driving or parking?
Book QTS Black Car & Limo for door-to-door round-trip service from anywhere in DFW. Your chauffeur drops you at the gate, waits, and brings you home — no paid parking, no surge, and no DUI risk. Call (945) 212-1412 or book online.
How far is Waco from Fort Worth, and how does a road-game charter work?
McLane Stadium in Waco is about 88 miles from Fort Worth — roughly 1 hour 20 minutes down I-35W, or about 100 miles and 1 hour 35 minutes from Dallas. A QTS road-trip charter covers the whole day: your chauffeur picks the group up in DFW, drives down, stays with the vehicle through the tailgate and game, and drives everyone home. One vehicle, one driver, no designated driver needed. Call (945) 212-1412 for group pricing.
More McLane Stadium & DFW Ride Guides
Headed to another event at McLane Stadium or at another Baylor road game? QTS runs it all season — here are more DFW ride guides:
Don't Drive Yourself to Waco and Back
"A rivalry road game should end with your group asleep in the back on I-35, not with somebody white-knuckling 88 miles home after a tailgate. I personally guarantee your QTS chauffeur gets everyone down to Waco and back safe. One vehicle, one plan, no DUI risk."
— Michael Varrone, Owner