A new Buffalo Wild Wings is set to open at East Texas A&M University in fall 2025, bringing a major dining and entertainment option to Commerce, Texas.
Construction is underway south of Whitley Hall near State Highway 24. The restaurant will be university-owned and operated by Sodexo, East Texas A&M’s food services provider. The 5,000-square-foot venue will feature an enclosed patio, a covered exterior game area, and a capacity for 281 people. Archer Construction, based in Paris, Texas, is handling the project.
Buffalo Wild Wings, the largest sports bar franchise in the U.S., is known for its wings, 26 signature sauces, burgers, and wall-to-wall TVs. “This new sports bar is the ultimate spot for Lion Athletics fans,” the company said in a statement.
The restaurant is part of a larger development that will include a hotel and a new event center/arena for the university. It will connect to a central plaza, providing easy access to future campus events.
“This establishment is poised to become a go-to spot for students, families, Lion Athletics fans, and more,” said East Texas A&M President Mark Rudin. “We are excited to partner with Buffalo Wild Wings, and I can’t wait to order up my first basket of wings!”
