Homecoming weekend brings a Broadway parade, a free concert featuring Goo Goo Dolls and Bowling for Soup, and a Saturday afternoon football game at Galaxy Stadium.
Texas Tech's 2026 Homecoming festivities are open to the Lubbock community, with major events Friday and Saturday. Here's what to know before heading to campus.
Friday, October 16
11:30 a.m. — Rowdy Raider Rally and Homecoming Court presentation: Student Union Building North Plaza.
6 p.m. — Homecoming Parade: Begins near Avenue V and Broadway, travels along Broadway onto campus, and finishes at United Supermarkets Arena. Allow extra travel time around the route.
7:30 p.m. — Pep rally, bonfire and free concert: Urbanovsky Park, 1500 Flint Ave., featuring Goo Goo Dolls and Bowling for Soup. Concert gates open at 6 p.m.
Saturday, October 17
10:30 a.m. — Raidergate: R3 Lot.
2:30 p.m. — Texas Tech vs. Arizona State: Galaxy Stadium. Watch on FOX. The 2026 Homecoming King and Queen will be presented at halftime.
Know Before You Go
Cost: Friday's concert is free. Saturday's football game is ticketed and sold out.
Concert parking: Designated campus lots near United Supermarkets Arena open for public parking after 5:30 p.m. ADA parking is available in R-37.
Concert security: Bags are subject to search; a clear-bag policy applies. Check the university's restrictions before arriving.
Traffic: The parade will affect Broadway and campus approaches. For the concert, 18th Street between Flint Avenue and Texas Tech Parkway will be closed to through traffic.
Pro tip: Arrive early, allow time for security screening, and confirm parking and event details before leaving home.
Official Texas Tech Homecoming schedule | Concert, parking and security details | Football game-day guide
Event details and times are subject to change. Check Texas Tech's official pages for updates.
