Broadway Block Party set for October 28
September 17, 2025 | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
LUBBOCK – With basketball season right around the corner, "Broadway Block Party", a celebration of Texas Tech basketball, returns for its second year and is set for Tuesday, October 28 on the historic brick street across from campus with a night full of opportunities for fans to interact with players from the women's and men's programs.
The Red Raiders and Lady Raiders will shut down a section of Broadway Street for the preseason event which will run from 7:30-9 p.m. directly in front of Chimy's. Festivities will feature games for fans and team introductions. Competitions between the players include 'knockout' and a 3-point contest, while there will also be a kids slam dunk contest with young fans from the crowd being selected to showcase their skills.
Admission is free for students and fans.
The 2025-26 college basketball season begins in Lubbock with games on back-to-back days at United Supermarkets Arena, starting with the Lady Raiders opening against North Carolina A&T on Monday, Nov. 3 and then the Red Raiders hosting Lindenwood on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Home, non-conference single game tickets for both Red Raider Basketball and Lady Raider Basketball are on sale now, while single game tickets for home, Big 12 Conference games will go on-sale later this fall. Tickets can be purchased online, 24/7, by visiting TexasTech.com or by calling the Texas Tech Athletic Ticket Office at 806-742-TECH from 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.