The 2026 Texas Tech Red Raiders football schedule features a 12-game Big 12 slate with seven home games at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. Head coach Joey McGuire returns for his fourth season with a schedule that brings Houston, Arizona State, Arizona, West Virginia, and TCU to Lubbock for conference action alongside non-conference home games against Abilene Christian and Sam Houston State. The season opens September 5 at home against Abilene Christian at Jones AT&T Stadium.
2026 Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Schedule
| Wk | Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sat, Sep 5 | vs Abilene Christian Wildcats | TBD | TBD |
| 2 | Sat, Sep 12 | @ Oregon State Beavers | TBD | TBD |
| 3 | Sat, Sep 19 | vs Houston Cougars | TBD | TBD |
| 4 | Sat, Sep 26 | vs Sam Houston Bearkats | TBD | TBD |
| 5 | Sat, Oct 3 | @ Colorado Buffaloes | TBD | TBD |
| Open Date – Bye Week (Sat, Oct 10) | ||||
| 7 | Sat, Oct 17 | vs Arizona State Sun Devils | TBD | TBD |
| 8 | Sat, Oct 24 | @ Cincinnati Bearcats | TBD | TBD |
| 9 | Sat, Oct 31 | vs Arizona Wildcats | TBD | TBD |
| 10 | Sat, Nov 7 | vs West Virginia Mountaineers | TBD | TBD |
| 11 | Sat, Nov 14 | @ Oklahoma State Cowboys | TBD | TBD |
| 12 | Sat, Nov 21 | @ Baylor Bears | TBD | TBD |
| 13 | Thu, Nov 26 | vs TCU Horned Frogs | 8:00 PM | ESPN |
All times Eastern. TBD = kickoff/TV not yet announced. Updated May 2026.
Texas Tech toughest stretch comes in the second half of the season with road games at Colorado (October 3), Cincinnati (October 24), Oklahoma State (November 14), and Baylor (November 21) before closing at home against TCU on November 28. A bye week on October 10 gives the Red Raiders time to prepare for the home game against Arizona State on October 17. Non-conference play also includes a road trip to Oregon State on September 12 to open the away slate.
2026 Texas Tech Red Raiders Football FAQ
When does Texas Tech play in 2026?
Texas Tech opens the 2026 season on September 5 at home against Abilene Christian at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock. Key home games include Houston (September 19), Arizona State (October 17), Arizona (October 31), West Virginia (November 7), and TCU (November 28). Road games include Oregon State (September 12), Colorado (October 3), Cincinnati (October 24), Oklahoma State (November 14), and Baylor (November 21).
What conference is Texas Tech in for 2026?
Texas Tech competes in the Big 12 Conference in 2026, facing all nine other Big 12 opponents across the regular season. The Red Raiders schedule nine conference games plus three non-conference matchups including home dates against Abilene Christian and Sam Houston State and a road trip to Oregon State.
Where does Texas Tech play home games in 2026?
Texas Tech plays home games at Jones AT&T Stadium in Lubbock, Texas. The stadium seats approximately 60,000 fans and has been home to Red Raiders football since 1947. It is one of the most recognizable venues in the Big 12 Conference and is known for its passionate home atmosphere in West Texas.
