LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – On Wednesday, The Big 12 released the 2026 Big 12 Conference football schedules.
The Texas Tech Red Raiders will begin Big 12 play on Sept. 19 when the Red Raiders host Houston.
According to Texas Tech, the Big 12 opener versus the Cougars comes in Week 3 of the schedule, breaking up a non-conference slate that features home dates with Abilene Christian on Sept. 5 to start the season and Sam Houston State on Sept. 26.
On Sept. 12, the Red Raiders will go on the road to face Oregon State.
Texas Tech will play four of its first six Big 12 games at home, with visits by Arizona State on Oct. 17, Arizona on Oct. 31 and West Virginia on Nov. 7.
The Red Raiders will be visiting Colorado on Oct. 3 and then Cincinnati on Oct. 24 in what will be Texas Tech’s first-ever visit to Nippert Stadium.
Texas Tech’s one open date on the 2025 schedule will follow the Colorado game on Oct. 10.
Texas Tech will play back-to-back road games just once next season, a stretch that begins with a trip to Stillwater on Nov. 14 to face Oklahoma State.
The Red Raiders will follow that trip by heading to Baylor the following weekend on Nov. 21 before closing the regular season Thanksgiving weekend for a Nov. 28 showdown with TCU in the “Battle for the Saddle” game.
The Edward Jones Big 12 Championship will move to a Friday night next season with the top-two teams in the conference standings meeting Dec. 7 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
From Texas Tech Athletics: 2026 SEASON TICKETS DETAILS
Current season ticket holders have until Feb. 27 to renew their seats for the 2026 season.
Accounts who have renewed their season tickets by that date will be eligible for the upgrade process in late March, which allows for the ability to relocate seats based on available inventory. More information regarding the upgrade process will be communicated to individual account holders in March.
Texas Tech will once again offer an interest-free payment plan this season, one of several benefits for season ticket holders who also have priority access for tickets to all postseason and away games. Season ticket holders are also allowed early access to additional seats for specific opponents as well as the ability to accumulate Red Raider Club priority points.
Season ticket holders are encouraged to renew online at TexasTech.com to save on handling fees.
Red Raiders fans that are interested in 2026 season tickets can join the wait list with a $100 deposit.
For questions, fans can contact the Athletic Ticket Office at 806-742-8324 and speak with a ticket sales representative.
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