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Salute to Service - Football Game/Tailgate

Salute to Heroes

Baylor Military Appreciation Game Day

Each year, Baylor’s military service community—including veterans, active duty students, faculty, staff, alumni, and their families—comes together to celebrate a day of camaraderie, pride, and football!

This beloved tradition is one of the largest gatherings of our military-affiliated community, offering a meaningful opportunity to connect, honor service, and cheer on the Bears.


Event Highlights

  • Tailgating with fellow service members and supporters
  • Game day excitement at McLane Stadium
  • Military flyovers
  • Manning the giant American flag during the national anthem
    ...and much more!

This Year’s Game Day Details

  • Game: Baylor vs. Texas Tech
  • Date: November 21st (Kickoff time - TBA)
  • Location: McLane Stadium – Tailgating at Touchdown Alley (near the Alumni Tent)

Timeline of Activities

  • Gametime has not yet been announced. This section will be updated when we have a game time.

Map

Map

Reserve Your Spot

Tickets, Salute to Service Shirt, and tailgate meal are all included for just $25 thanks to the generosity of Baylor Athletics! When registration opens a link to purchase your Salute to Service package are below. 

NOTE: You have the option to just request tickets for each individual in your party, or also include shirt and meal ($25 cost), or if you already have a ticket but want the shirt and meal you can just request those. 

This purchase is not refundable.
 

Family (spouses and children) guests only please. You can add guests in the registration link below.

👉Ticket/Meal/T-Shirt Request Link

👉National Anthem Flag Unfurling Sign Up


Game Day Logistics

IMPORTANT: Please review the Baylor Game Day page to plan your parking, understand stadium policies (including the clear bag policy), and learn about ADA shuttle services and other accommodations.


A Day of Tradition!

As you walk around McLane Stadium, you’ll find yourself surrounded by powerful symbols of Baylor’s proud legacy of military service. From the statues of Medal of Honor recipients Col. John Kane and Lt. Jack Lummus, to the shadows cast by one of our 147 Memorial Lampposts—each honoring a Baylor alumnus who gave their life in military service—these tributes are woven into the fabric of our campus. You’ll tailgate in Touchdown Alley, where our student veterans host the annual Battle of the Branches Veterans Day Celebration, and pass by the statue of Heisman-winning quarterback Robert Griffin III, the son of two Army veterans. Wherever you go, you’ll be close to reminders of Baylor’s enduring commitment to service.

Please join us as we celebrate this special community, each of your profound commitments to Baylor's mission of servant leadership, and cheer loud for our Bears! Sic Em!

Veteran Educational and Transition Services

Sid Richardson, Room 011

One Bear Place #97072
Waco, TX 76798

Kevin_Davis1@baylor.edu
(254) 710-7264
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    • SALUTE Honor Society
    • Winnipeg Community Award
    • Wojtek Service Award
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