Texas Tech University Athletics
Texas Tech announces fan information for the 2026 season
February 26, 2026 | Softball
No. 2 Red Raiders host Jeannine McHaney Memorial Classic beginning at 5 p.m. tonight
LUBBOCK, Texas – The No. 2 Red Raiders are set for their home opener at 5 p.m. tonight against Abilene Christian. Texas Tech comes into the weekend at 16-1 and has several opportunities for fans to come watch the exciting team during the Jeannine McHaney Memorial Classic.
Fans will be treated to a new shade structure, extended netting to protect from foul balls, updated speaker system and new LED lights beginning this weekend. Outfield bleachers are back this season and are just $10 tonight when using the promo code: OPENER26. This promo is exclusively for online purchases. The Texas Tech Ticket Office will open 60 minutes prior to the first pitch for non-conference games and 90 minutes prior to conference matchups all season.
Below is all the information fans need as they prepare for this weekend.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE |Â TICKETS
With the additional seating, Tech fans still have time to grab single-game tickets for all four days of the Jeannine McHaney Classic and the additional home games. Tickets will be available at the gate for fans as well unless a game sells out in advance.
"TAP AND GO" MOBILE TICKET SYSTEM TO SPEED UP STADIUM ENTRY |Â DIGITAL TICKETING INFO
Texas Tech will utilize its "tap and go" mobile ticketing system this season to assist fans with quicker entry each game day. All softball tickets will remain 100 percent mobile only but will not utilize a QR code for scanning moving forward. Instead, fans will place their downloaded mobile ticket near ticket scanners that will identify each mobile ticket wirelessly. Fans with multiple tickets will need to swipe horizontally to each ticket and tap it near the scanner for entry.
Most importantly, Texas Tech will no longer accept screenshots of mobile tickets in order to further protect ticket holders from scams or counterfeit purchases. Fans needing to transfer their tickets can do so online via their TexasTech.com account or by utilizing the official Texas Tech mobile app. Step-by-step instructions can be found here via TexasTech+.
ADDITIONAL SEATING AND CONCESSIONS IN THE OUTFIELD |Â MAP | MAP
Texas Tech has added additional seats in the outfield on either side of the videoboard in right field. Fans sitting in this area will have access to their own concessions and restroom but will not be able to go to the regular general admission section and vice versa. Additional concessions have been added to the main concourse with concessions behind either dugout. Another concessions stand has been added outside the stadium gates near the McLeod Tennis Center Pavillion.
PARKING INFORMATION |Â MAP
The maps located here and here shows fans all available parking locations on game days. Additional parking can be found in the S-lots by the John Walker Soccer Complex, the lots by International Cultural Center and lot C10 by the Animal and Food Sciences Building. Fans are NOT permitted to park in the Ronald McDonald House or American Cancer Society parking lots.
EXTENSION OF MAIN GATE
Texas Tech will extend the main gate back to the guest pavilion and have a south and north gate where fans can enter this season. A merchandise table will be against the south gate with tickets being available at the north gate.
CLEAR BAG POLICY REMAINS IN PLACE AT ALL ATHLETIC VENUES
Texas Tech's clear bag policy will remain in effect for all athletic venues during the 2025-26 athletic year. Fans will be able to bring the following style and size bag or package into the venue:
   -          Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12."
   -          One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
    -          Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags.
    -          An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
    -          Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes will be permitted into Jones AT&T Stadium.
Fans will once again be allowed to bring an unopened 20 ounce (or less) bottle of water into any outdoor athletics venue on campus this year. Please note that frozen water will not be allowed through the stadium gates. Opened bottles other than 20-ounce (or less) bottles will not be permitted. Empty drink containers are allowed in Rocky Johnson Field and all athletic venues.
Guests carrying medically necessary bags or equipment into a venue will be required to have their bag inspected and tagged by security. For questions about medical equipment or other needs, please contact the Athletics Operations office at 806-834-7111.
Fan Giveaways:
Outfield tickets are now $10 when using the promo code: OPENER26 – promotion only available online.
Thursday - 200 Freshman Player Cards and 300 Schedule Magnets. Fans will also get to take pictures with the trophies won by the team this past season.
Friday - 200 Saturday Player Cards and pregame tailgate.
Saturday - 200 Junior Player Cards and pregame tailgate.
Sunday - 200 Senior Player Cards / 300 Home run derby shirts (students only) and pregame tailgate.
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Fans will be treated to a new shade structure, extended netting to protect from foul balls, updated speaker system and new LED lights beginning this weekend. Outfield bleachers are back this season and are just $10 tonight when using the promo code: OPENER26. This promo is exclusively for online purchases. The Texas Tech Ticket Office will open 60 minutes prior to the first pitch for non-conference games and 90 minutes prior to conference matchups all season.
Below is all the information fans need as they prepare for this weekend.
SINGLE-GAME TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE |Â TICKETS
With the additional seating, Tech fans still have time to grab single-game tickets for all four days of the Jeannine McHaney Classic and the additional home games. Tickets will be available at the gate for fans as well unless a game sells out in advance.
"TAP AND GO" MOBILE TICKET SYSTEM TO SPEED UP STADIUM ENTRY |Â DIGITAL TICKETING INFO
Texas Tech will utilize its "tap and go" mobile ticketing system this season to assist fans with quicker entry each game day. All softball tickets will remain 100 percent mobile only but will not utilize a QR code for scanning moving forward. Instead, fans will place their downloaded mobile ticket near ticket scanners that will identify each mobile ticket wirelessly. Fans with multiple tickets will need to swipe horizontally to each ticket and tap it near the scanner for entry.
Most importantly, Texas Tech will no longer accept screenshots of mobile tickets in order to further protect ticket holders from scams or counterfeit purchases. Fans needing to transfer their tickets can do so online via their TexasTech.com account or by utilizing the official Texas Tech mobile app. Step-by-step instructions can be found here via TexasTech+.
ADDITIONAL SEATING AND CONCESSIONS IN THE OUTFIELD |Â MAP | MAP
Texas Tech has added additional seats in the outfield on either side of the videoboard in right field. Fans sitting in this area will have access to their own concessions and restroom but will not be able to go to the regular general admission section and vice versa. Additional concessions have been added to the main concourse with concessions behind either dugout. Another concessions stand has been added outside the stadium gates near the McLeod Tennis Center Pavillion.
PARKING INFORMATION |Â MAP
The maps located here and here shows fans all available parking locations on game days. Additional parking can be found in the S-lots by the John Walker Soccer Complex, the lots by International Cultural Center and lot C10 by the Animal and Food Sciences Building. Fans are NOT permitted to park in the Ronald McDonald House or American Cancer Society parking lots.
EXTENSION OF MAIN GATE
Texas Tech will extend the main gate back to the guest pavilion and have a south and north gate where fans can enter this season. A merchandise table will be against the south gate with tickets being available at the north gate.
CLEAR BAG POLICY REMAINS IN PLACE AT ALL ATHLETIC VENUES
Texas Tech's clear bag policy will remain in effect for all athletic venues during the 2025-26 athletic year. Fans will be able to bring the following style and size bag or package into the venue:
   -          Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12."
   -          One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
    -          Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags.
    -          An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
    -          Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes will be permitted into Jones AT&T Stadium.
Fans will once again be allowed to bring an unopened 20 ounce (or less) bottle of water into any outdoor athletics venue on campus this year. Please note that frozen water will not be allowed through the stadium gates. Opened bottles other than 20-ounce (or less) bottles will not be permitted. Empty drink containers are allowed in Rocky Johnson Field and all athletic venues.
Guests carrying medically necessary bags or equipment into a venue will be required to have their bag inspected and tagged by security. For questions about medical equipment or other needs, please contact the Athletics Operations office at 806-834-7111.
Fan Giveaways:
Outfield tickets are now $10 when using the promo code: OPENER26 – promotion only available online.
Thursday - 200 Freshman Player Cards and 300 Schedule Magnets. Fans will also get to take pictures with the trophies won by the team this past season.
Friday - 200 Saturday Player Cards and pregame tailgate.
Saturday - 200 Junior Player Cards and pregame tailgate.
Sunday - 200 Senior Player Cards / 300 Home run derby shirts (students only) and pregame tailgate.
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