Capacity 11,500 - Standing
Room Only 16,500
Waco ISD Stadium was built during the year of 2000. The first game played
at the stadium was Waco High vs Waco University High, September 8th 2000.
Waco High won the game 22-0 in front of a crowd estimated at 14,000.
The stadium replaced varsity football use of historic 10,000 seat Paul Tyson
Stadium. Located behind Waco High School on Lake Air Drive, it is still in
use today. The stadium was named after lengendary Waco High Tigers head coach
Paul Tyson. It will be remembered as it being home to many many great Waco
area football games.
Located at the corner of New Road and Bagby Avenue, our address is 1401 S.New
Road, Waco, Texas 76711. We are approximately one-half mile from IH 35. When
traveling to the complex, use the New Road exit from IH 35 or the Bagby Avenue
exit from Loop 340 (Highway 6).
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Stadium Seating
The stadium seats a total of 11,500.
The home side grandstands seat 6,500, including 940 reserve chairback
seats.
The visitor side grandstands seat 5,000.
Wheelchair accessibility and viewing are on both sides.
Playing Surface
The field is an ASTROPLAY artificial playing surface.
Excellent drainage provides a great surface in all conditions.
Scoreboard & Sound System
The field features a 17' x 40' scoreboard.
The scoreboard has a high resolution 9' x 15' instant replay/images
screen.
The stadium has a state of the art sound system that is equipped to
play cassettes and CDs.
Fieldhouse
The fieldhouse is 12,000 square feet.
A 700 square foot conference room is available with a maximum seating
capacity of 50.
Visit the WISD Athletic Hall of Fame Room.
Home and visitor dressing rooms are 2400 square feet.
Each dressing room has 66 lockers.
Separate Coaches' meeting rooms and training rooms are provided in each
dressing room.
The fieldhouse houses all WISD athletic offices.
Press Box
Press Box is 10,042 square feet with 3 levels and an elevator.
Press/scout area is is on the 3rd floor and seats 40 people.
The visitor coaches' booth is located on the 3rd floor and seats 9.
The visitor radio booth on the 3rd floor seats 5.
The home coaches' booth on the 3rd floor seats 9.
The home radio booth on the 3rd floor seats 5.
Telex field phone communication system provided - maximum 9 onfield
headsets/8 pressbox headsets.
Snack bar with refreshments is provided on the 3rd floor.
A video balcony is located on the 4th floor.
The VIP/Guest booth is located on the 4th floor with a seating capacity
of 35.
Concession Stands & Restrooms
Four concession stands/restroom facilities are located at the four corners
of the stadium and are 1400 square feet.
Men's and women's restroom facilities are located at each concession
stand.
Entry Gates
Four entry gates/ticket booths are located at each corner of the stadium.
North/West ticket booths are located on the home (press box) side.
South/East ticket booths are located on visitor side.
Parking
The stadium has 2,000 parking spaces - extra parking adjacent to stadium.
There are 26 bus parking spaces for teams and support groups.
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