Baylor University has opened its new basketball arena, Foster Pavilion, with a capacity of over 7,000 fans and standing-room space for 500 more. The arena, located along the Brazos River, has received positive feedback for its great atmosphere and presentation. The opening night witnessed a top 25 win for the women's basketball team, with 5,000 in attendance. Fans and players alike expressed excitement and gratitude for the electric atmosphere and the historic moment. The arena's features include separate practice courts, offices, and training space, making it a significant addition to Baylor's sports infrastructure.
This past week, Baylor opened its new $212.6 million basketball arena β Foster Pavilion. β’ 223,500 sq. ft. β’ 7,000+ capacity β’ Along the Brazos River β’ Courtside Club, Sideline Club β’ Separate practice courts, offices, training space https://t.co/3AQUpAgPpy
What a week for Baylor hoops ππ Join us on Inside Baylor Sports today as we recap the opening of the Foster Pavilion, and look ahead to a pair of key matchups for @BaylorMBB & @BaylorWBB this weekend π π§: https://t.co/ecfCoCBkFn πΊ: https://t.co/yHcsx49HSE https://t.co/CZPxbBtu3e
Opened a new arena β Top 25 win β 5000 in attendance β Experience of a lifetime β Things you only dream of. So blessed to have been a part of history with @BaylorWBB and @BaylorAthletics Looking forward to many more electric atmospheres in Foster! https://t.co/nd8NwfGLNz
Check out this @EyeOnCBBPodcast clip discussing Baylor's new Foster Pavilion: https://t.co/w1MNuSriH6 Look forward to hosting @MattNorlander and @GaryParrishCBS in Waco soon. #SicEm π
Highlights from our opener at Foster! πΊ #SicEm | #GreaterThan https://t.co/oXsRtQ6ena
What an electric atmosphere for @BaylorWBB tonight! Letβs keep doing it again and again. β‘οΈβ‘οΈβ‘οΈ #SicEm https://t.co/aOTuli8gea
.@NickiCollenβs answer on the atmosphere inside Foster was really good. @BaylorWBB https://t.co/l5h7cRzM51
foster was absolutely electric!!! big shoutout to the baylor fam for creating an unbelievable atmosphere. this team is special yβall - keep coming out, you wonβt be disappointed πππ» https://t.co/F3OcixPCJk
Looks like @BaylorWBB is feeling right at home at Foster Pavilion π» https://t.co/wgruMvcvKz
TONIGHT >> @BaylorWBB's Foster debut! #SicEm π» || #GreaterThan π https://t.co/PRSgenVxOZ
Baylor Fam we need everyone at the Foster Pavilion tonight for this Top 25 matchup! πu there! Sicβem https://t.co/PWou39Fi5n
Not only did they knock it out of the park with presentation but Baylor nailed it with the name: Foster Pavilion. Need more pavilions in college basketball.
Welcome @FosterNicholas_ to the BearsIllustrated crew! Foster joins the 247Sportsβ roster with an impressive track record covering Baylor athletics and is essential to the new vision for our site Looking forward to revealing some of the plans we have for @BaylorBears247
Huge thank you to @BUDREW and @BaylorMBB for allowing me to be a part of the opening night of the Foster Pavilionβ¦a moment Iβll never forget! https://t.co/rkwXVaKMfc
Baylor officially opened its $213M basketball arena π Foster Pavilion seats 7K fans and includes standing-room space for about 500 more on game days. (via @BaylorMBB) https://t.co/ENz4rPJl5m
The first of many inside Foster Pavilion π #SicEm https://t.co/9zOUrRFtZ1
This place is insane! #FosterPavilion @BaylorAthletics π»ππ https://t.co/aL0pzliF2B
A brand-new addition to the @BaylorBearPit at Foster Pavilion π #SicEm https://t.co/5uyuRkacpP
Foster Pavilion is great! Great job Baylor! #big12 https://t.co/JFRTBBZDOa
Greetings from opening night at Foster Pavilion. @BaylorMBB https://t.co/dsjz0HcXyS
Baylor fans are going to love Foster Pavilion. Great atmosphere. https://t.co/rBbnGmmvaD
Miner Minute: Take a first look inside Foster Pavilion, the new home of @BaylorMBB & @BaylorWBB. #SicEm https://t.co/xOM1nVrxoA
The @BaylorBearPit couldn't wait to open Foster Pavilion! π #SicEm https://t.co/nUE9Yr0X1K
And with that, the Foster Pavilion is officially open! #SicEm π»π https://t.co/WAMfL5W3fM
Please check the @BaylorAthletics account for accurate info as we open Foster Pavilion tonight. Routes/Parking: https://t.co/Wqk3ZiIeuj Pavilion Maps: https://t.co/k0o4yHSp4Z Gameday Info β¬οΈ https://t.co/4GOtr9BWAy #SicEm | #CultureofJOY https://t.co/9OWgRhLeFv
Baylor moving into its new arena. Looks great. https://t.co/s8P7JUPul1