A home opener against Abilene Christian. A Friday night win over ranked Houston. And a Thanksgiving night date with TCU waiting in Lubbock. The 2026 Texas Tech Football Schedule has already delivered a perfect 5-0 start and now turns toward a demanding Big 12 stretch that includes Homecoming, two true road games in November, and a rivalry finale. Texas Tech Red Raiders football opens strong at home, hosts several key conference opponents, and finishes with a holiday showdown. Here is the complete 2026 Texas Tech Football Schedule with dates, locations, times and television information.
Perfect Start and Early Momentum
Texas Tech Red Raiders Football Schedule 2026 opened with five straight wins before the bye week.
- Abilene Christian at home (Sept 5)
- Oregon State on the road (Sept 12)
- No. 22 Houston at home (Sept 18, Friday night)
- Sam Houston at home (Sept 26)
- Colorado on the road (Oct 3)
Homecoming and the First True Conference Test
The bye week sets up a critical home date against Arizona State.
- Arizona State at home for Homecoming (Oct 17)
- Cincinnati on the road (Oct 24)
Two Home Dates Before the November Road Swing
October closes and November opens with consecutive home games.
- Arizona at home (Oct 31)
- West Virginia at home (Nov 7)
Back-to-Back Road Games, Then TCU at Home
The toughest remaining stretch arrives in mid-to-late November.
- Oklahoma State on the road (Nov 14)
- Baylor on the road (Nov 21)
- TCU at home on Thanksgiving night (Nov 26)
Texas Tech Football Home Games 2026
Texas Tech has seven home games at Galaxy Stadium in 2026:
- Abilene Christian
- Houston
- Sam Houston
- Arizona State (Homecoming)
- Arizona
- West Virginia
- TCU
The dates against Houston, Arizona State and TCU stand out as the highest-profile opportunities at home.
The 2026 Texas Tech Football Schedule features an undefeated non-conference and early Big 12 start, a key Homecoming test, and a demanding closing stretch. How the Red Raiders handle Arizona State at Homecoming, the back-to-back road games at Oklahoma State and Baylor, and the Thanksgiving night matchup with TCU will shape the entire season.
FAQ
When does Texas Tech play its first game on the 2026 schedule?
Texas Tech Football Schedule 2026 opened at home against Abilene Christian on Saturday, September 5, at Galaxy Stadium.
When is Texas Tech vs TCU 2026?
Texas Tech vs TCU 2026 is set for Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 26, at home at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock.
How many home games does Texas Tech play in 2026?
Texas Tech has seven Texas Tech football home games in 2026 at Galaxy Stadium: Abilene Christian, Houston, Sam Houston, Arizona State, Arizona, West Virginia and TCU.
What is Texas Tech’s toughest stretch on the 2026 schedule?
The run from Oklahoma State (road) through Baylor (road) and TCU (home) — November 14 through November 26 — ranks as the toughest remaining stretch on the Texas Tech Big 12 schedule 2026, alongside the upcoming Homecoming date against Arizona State.
