Texas Tech University Athletics
ESPN College GameDay coming back to Lubbock
January 17, 2026 | Men's Basketball
Show goes live from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday at United Supermarkets Arena
LUBBOCK – ESPN's College GameDay has announced it has moved up its show to 9-10 a.m. on Saturday at United Supermarkets Arena due to inclement weather. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for fans. Along with the change for the show, No. 12 Texas Tech and No. 6 Houston will now tip at 1 p.m. on Saturday at the USA.Â
Hosted by Rece Davis and featuring Jay Bilas, Jay Williams, Andraya Carter, and Seth Greenberg, the show will now air live from 9-10 a.m. on Saturday for its first on-campus production of the basketball season. Admission is free and students and fans are encouraged to fill the stands for ESPN's College GameDay to help create an electric environment. Fans also do not need a game ticket to the basketball game to attend the 60-minute GameDay show. ESPN College GameDay is making its second trip to Lubbock this year after also featuring Texas Tech Football in November and is returning for its basketball show for the first time since 2018 and second time ever. Â
Doors at the northwest and southwest entrances at the USA will open at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Seating is not reserved and fans are encouraged to arrive early.
For parking, the West Lot will be open for public use for the GameDay show. Please note following the GameDay show, United Supermarkets Arena will be cleared and fans without a donor parking permit in the West Lot will be required to move their vehicle by noon. Access to the North and South Lots will require a donor parking permit. Fans are reminded to go clear for all Texas Tech basketball events which includes the ESPN College GameDay show. The clear bag policy provides a safer atmosphere and speeds up the entry process into the United Supermarkets Arena.
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