Family Weekend & Family Days
Family Weekend at Texas Tech has been a tradition since 1936.
Save the Date for Family Weekend 2023 - September 29th & 30th!
Bookmark this page for updates about Family Weekend 2023!
General Events and Parking
Friday, September 29th
Parent & Family Relations Ice Cream Social | FREE
- Additional details coming soon!
Family & Friends Night at the SUB | FREE
- Additional details coming soon!
Saturday, September 30th
Raider Alley Tailgate | Time TBA - 4 hours prior to kickoff | FREE | Hosted by Texas Tech Athletics | Engineering Key
- Raider Alley presented by Bud Light benefitting the Red Raider Club is located in Texas Tech's historical engineering key, serving as the center for all pre-game and tailgating excitement in the heart of campus. Fans will be able to enjoy live music performed by some of the best music acts in and around Texas. Kids of all ages will enjoy our fan area, which includes inflatables and family-friendly tailgate games. Fans can choose from a variety of food options, soft drink, as well as beer/wine options, all available for purchase. Outdoor LED TVs will feature college football games from all over the country
Texas Tech Football vs. Houston | Kickoff TBA | Ticketed Event | Jones AT&T Stadium
Tickets for the football game are on sale now!
- Texas Tech Football vs. Houston - Saturday, September 30th
- Discounted tickets to the Family Weekend football game are available at the Texas Tech Athletic Ticket Office Website. Enter the Promo Code FAMILY23 for a $35 ticket. Please note: If you would like
your Texas Tech student to sit with you at the game, you will need to purchase them
a ticket. TTU Students have free admission to TTU athletic events with their Student
ID, but must sit in the student section.
- From a cell phone, please use this link instead - the promo code will already be applied.
- For assistance with ADA seating, please call the Athletic Ticket office at 806-742-8324 and mention the Promo Code FAMILY23.
- Visit the Texas Tech Parents Association website for opportunities to purchase discounted football tickets to sit with other Red Raider Families. TTPA also hosts a Friday Night Family Dinner, Housing Fair, Tailgate Party and more.
- Gameday Guide - view this helpful guide on the week of the game for updates on weather, parking, what to bring (and not to bring) to the stadium, the clear bag policy, and more.
- Discounted tickets to the Family Weekend football game are available at the Texas Tech Athletic Ticket Office Website. Enter the Promo Code FAMILY23 for a $35 ticket. Please note: If you would like
your Texas Tech student to sit with you at the game, you will need to purchase them
a ticket. TTU Students have free admission to TTU athletic events with their Student
ID, but must sit in the student section.
Parking Suggestions
Gameday parking map - FREE fan parking and free ADA parking are available. These lots are not near the stadium but there is $5 bus service to and from the stadium and you can access the free Raider Alley Tailgate by taking the bus as well.
On Friday - If your student lives on campus and has a vehicle, have them pick you up and bring you to visit their residence hall, attend the Ice Cream Social, or just enjoy walking on campus. Note that only cars with permits to park in the residence halls may park there. There is also paid visitor parking available:
General visitor parking information (NOT for Gameday parking - some lots not available Friday nights prior to football games, during football and basketball games, etc.) Attendants at campus entrances can direct you to visitor parking between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
If taking Uber or Lyft on Friday - ask to be taken to the TTU Library - this will drop you off near the Student Union for the Ice Cream Social. Non-faculty and staff vehicles including Uber/Lyft cannot drive on campus.
On Sunday - many lots will be available on Sundays - watch signage and remember not to park in residence hall lots - those are only for students with permits for those lots.
Parents Association Events and Parking - Details coming soon
Family Days - All year long!
We also encourage you to visit your Red Raider whenever it's convenient for your family. We promote activities and events for families both in-person and virtual, year-round through our Family Days Calendar.
General visitor parking information (NOT for Gameday parking - some lots not available Friday nights prior to football games, during football and basketball games, etc.) Attendants at campus entrances can direct you to visitor parking between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Explore the Family Days event tracks to learn about the different types of events you can attend!
Parent and Family Relations
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Address
Drane Hall 2515 15th St., Box 45020, Lubbock, Texas 79409-5020 -
Phone
806.742.3630 -
Email
parent@ttu.edu