LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The Lubbock Independent School District and Lubbock Matadors SC will continue their partnership at PlainsCapital Park for the 2026 Matadors season, marking the third consecutive season the team will host home games at Lowrey Field.
“Returning to Lowrey Field at PlainsCapital Park feels like coming home,” Thomas Wolf, General Manager of the Matadors, said. “This will be our fourth out of five seasons playing at PCP, and there truly isn’t a better location, right in the heart of the city, accessible, and surrounded by the community that makes Lubbock special.”
The team returns for their fifth season as members of the United Soccer League League Two’s Southern Conference Ranger Division. This marks the club’s first season in USL League Two after competing in the National Premier Soccer League for their first four seasons.
Championship success leads to league change
During their time with the NPSL, the team reached the Lone Star Conference Final twice and won the Conference Championship in 2025.
“Last season was unforgettable,” Wolf said. “Our supporters helped us rank first in the NPSL in attendance, breaking our own record with 6,223 fans, win a conference championship, and make it to the Elite 8 – that’s something this city should be incredibly proud of. As we move into USL League Two, the competition is higher and the league is tougher, but that’s exactly how we like it.”
The Matadors remain engaged in the Lubbock community as a dedicated partner for Lubbock ISD. Players frequently attend school events, visit campuses and invite Lubbock ISD students and staff to their home games at Lowrey Field.
“We are proud to continue this wonderful partnership with the Lubbock Matadors, and we remain thankful for their engagement in our schools and with our students and staff,” said Dr. Kathy Rollo, Lubbock ISD superintendent. “We encourage our community to get out to Lowrey Field and show their support as the club continues to excel as part of the USL League Two.”
The 2026 Lubbock Matadors season begins in early May and runs through July, with playoffs expected in early August. The season will include six regular season home games at Lowrey Field and six regular season away games, plus exhibition matches.
The home opener is scheduled for 7 p.m. on May 22, when the Matadors take on the Fort Worth Vaqueros.
“I want to sincerely thank all of the Lubbock ISD staff who help make our matchdays possible, both behind the scenes and on game days, as well as all the kids and families who show up week after week to support this club,” Wolf said. “Let’s start this new chapter with a bang and show the rest of the league what it truly means to come play in Lubbock.”
Season tickets are available through the Lubbock Matadors website.
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