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Rawls Alumni Tailgates

Tailgate Time & Location

Tailgate Time 
Doors open 3 hours before kickoff.
Doors close 30 minutes before kickoff.

2026 Texas Tech Football Schedule

Location
Rawls College of Business
703 Flint Ave, Lubbock, TX 79409

Rawls College tailgates are open to Rawls College alumni and their guests.

RSVP Required
Rawls College tailgate events are free to attend. All we ask is that you register for any tailgates you and your guests will attend to ensure we have plenty of food and beverages.

If you are an alumni and did not receive an invitation, please submit the form below.

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Important Information

We look forward to celebrating another game day with you. Just a few reminders to help ensure you have a fun and safe tailgate experience. 

  • This is a private event for Rawls College of Business alumni and their guests.
  • Please be respectful of the building and our sculptures.
  • Don't forget to RSVP to expedite your entry.
  • Each attendee (21+) will receive two complimentary drink tickets. *Additional drinks available to purchase. Water and sodas available at no additional cost.
  • Only the front of the building doors will be unlocked during game day. Please note: a fence will block the south side of the building (courtyard area).

Game Day Parking

Stadium Location

Galaxy Stadium is located on the Texas Tech campus near the intersection of Marsha Sharp Freeway and University Avenue. Use this address for GPS directions: 2526 Mac Davis Lane, Lubbock, TX 79409.

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Directions
  • From Lubbock International Airport - Take I-27 south to downtown, take Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 82) exit and head west (right turn). The stadium will be on the left.
  • From US Highway 84 - Follow US 84 to I-27 and head north (right turn). Take Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 82) exit and head West (left turn) The stadium will be on the left.
  • From US Highway 82 - US Highway 82 turns into the Marsha Sharp Freeway (US 82) at I-27. Continue heading west until you reach the stadium.
Gameday Parking

The Rawls College parking lot will not be available for tailgate parking on game day.

Please choose another parking location from the Gameday Guide available on the 2026 Texas Tech Football Schedule.

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Citibus provides roundtrip shuttle service beginning 3 hours prior to kick-off until 1 hour after the conclusion of the game. Cost is $6.00 per person (cashless through the GoPass app) for roundtrip service.

Pick-up stations are located at the far west USA parking lots, lots north of John Walker Soccer Complex (Texas Tech Parkway & 10th St.) and lots northwest of Health Sciences Center ADA lot only (Texas Tech Parkway & 5th St.). Drop-off is at the stadium's north side (Gate 3-4 area).

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Stadium Information

Small clutch bags (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”), clear bags (12”x6”x12”) are permitted. All other bags are not permitted. All items brought into the stadium are subject to search. Exception: necessary medical bag (will require special inspection).

Outside beverages and/or food are not allowed into the stadium. Exception: One unopened 20-ounce (or less) bottle of water (not frozen) may be brought in. Outdoor athletics events only.

Please be aware that Texas Tech athletic events are cashless, and ATM machines will not be inside the stadium.

Texas Tech Athletics enforces a clear bag policy for all ticketed Texas Tech events which limits the size and type of bags allowed in venues.

View the TTU clear bag policy

The following items are prohibited:

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Animals (except Service Animals)
  • Artificial Noise Makers
  • Banners
  • Commercial Camera/Video Equipment
  • Coolers / Containers—Exception: One unopened 20-ounce (or less) bottle of water (not frozen) or empty beverage container may be brought in for outdoor athletics events only.
  • Firearms, weapons, explosives, fireworks
  • Poles (including Selfie Sticks)
  • Seat Backs wider than 16” with armrests, pockets, zippers, covers
  • Smoking (Including electronic cigarettes/vaporing)
  • Throwing of objects
  • Umbrellas
  • Other items not listed may be disapproved for entry into the stadium.