Texas Tech University Athletics
What to Expect
One morning, three things at once — and it costs your school nothing.
Live Lady Raider Basketball in a loud, packed arena.
Workbooks and on-screen lessons run all game long.
For many students, a first look at a college campus.
Learning Doesn’t Stop at the Doors
In Their Hands
A workbook for every student, plus items handed out during the game.
On the Big Screen
Every in-game promotion ties back to a school subject.
Age Appropriate
Built for students in 8th grade and younger.
- Math
- Geography
- Spelling
- Science
- History
- & More
Plan Your Trip
Tap any topic for details. Your seating map and arrival time arrive by email the week before the game.
Tickets
Free admission for everyone — students, staff and chaperones alike.
Arrival & Dismissal
- Your school gets an email with an assigned arrival time to keep drop-off moving.
- When the game ends, stay seated — staff dismiss each school as its bus arrives.
Directions
1701 Indiana Ave · Lubbock, TX 79409
A designated bus route for drop-off and pick-up is sent to schools before the event.
Parking
- Buses park free in areas provided by Texas Tech.
- Designated lots serve cars, chaperones, general fans and season ticket holders.
Seating
- Every school is assigned seating inside the arena.
- A detailed map and your seats arrive in the welcome packet, emailed the week prior.
Lunch & Concessions
- Students may bring individual bagged lunches.
- No coolers inside the arena.
- No coordinated large group orders from outside vendors.
- Concessions are open and accept cash.
Restrooms
Located all around the concourse of United Supermarkets Arena.
Frequently Asked
Still stuck? Email Will Shoaf and we’ll sort it out.
How does our school register?
Registration is handled through an online form. The form isn’t open yet — this page will be updated with the link as soon as it goes live.
Email will.shoaf@ttu.edu in the meantime and we’ll make sure your school hears about it first.
What if I don’t know our exact numbers yet?
Be as precise as you can on the form. You’ll have time closer to the event to give us a final count.
Who should be our school’s point of contact?
A full-time employee — teacher, counselor, vice principal or similar. This person receives all Education Day information from Texas Tech.
Can we change our number after submitting the form?
Yes — email Will Shoaf, Promotions & Fan Engagement, at will.shoaf@ttu.edu.
Can parents attend without chaperoning?
Absolutely, though seating with their child’s school isn’t guaranteed. Specific sections are open for general fans and season ticket holders.
Can my student buy lunch at the game?
Yes. Concession stands are open throughout the game and accept cash.
Do we pay for bus parking?
No. Bus parking is free, and Texas Tech sends directions to the designated areas ahead of the event.
How much does this event cost?
Nothing. Education Day is free for all schools.
My child is homeschooled — can they come?
Yes, all students 8th grade and younger are welcome. Email will.shoaf@ttu.edu with your number of students and chaperones to get parking and seating information.
Can we tour campus after the game?
Texas Tech doesn’t offer scheduled tours in mid-December, but schools are welcome to walk campus on their own after dismissal.
Schools remain responsible for their students, teachers and chaperones on a self-guided tour.
Registration
Sign-up form coming soon. Schools will register online — the link lands on this page as soon as it opens.