Sept. 5
Abilene Christian
Raider Alley ConcertArtist TBA
Texas Tech University Athletics
Texas Tech Football Gameday
Raider Alley
The Heart of Gameday in Raiderland
Before the lights come on at Galaxy Stadium, gameday is already alive in Raider Alley. Meet up in the historic Engineering Key for live music, tailgating, food and drinks, family fun and the unmistakable energy of a football gameday in Raiderland.
Presented By
Opens
4 Hours Before Kickoff
Admission
Free & Open to the Public
Benefiting
Red Raider Club
Live Before Kickoff
2026 Raider Alley Concert Series
The stage before the stadium. Raider Alley brings live music to the heart of campus before every Texas Tech Football home game.
Presented By
Sept. 18
Houston
Raider Alley ConcertArtist TBA
Sept. 26
Sam Houston
Raider Alley ConcertArtist TBA
Oct. 17
Arizona State
Raider Alley ConcertArtist TBA
Oct. 31
Arizona
Raider Alley ConcertArtist TBA
Nov. 7
West Virginia
Raider Alley ConcertArtist TBA
Nov. 26
TCU
Raider Alley ConcertArtist TBA
More announcements are coming. Check back throughout the season for Raider Alley artists and performance times.
More Than a Concert
Your Pregame Starts Here
From the moment Raider Alley opens until it's time to head to Galaxy Stadium, there's something happening in the heart of campus.
Live Music
Catch the featured Raider Alley Concert Series artist before every home football game.
Food + Drinks
Choose from food and soft drinks along with beer and wine available for purchase.
Family Fun
Young Red Raiders can enjoy family activities including face painting, balloon twisting and a rock-climbing wall.
Football All Day
Outdoor LED TVs keep you connected to college football action from around the country.
Red Raider Tradition
Feel the build toward kickoff with the Texas Tech Spirit Program and the Goin' Band from Raiderland.
You bring the Red Raiders.
They'll handle the setup.
Make Raider Alley Your Home Base
Tailgate Without the Setup
Want your own space in the middle of the action? REVELxp, the Official Fan Experience Partner of Texas Tech Athletics, offers full-service tailgate experiences in Raider Alley.
Options are available for families, alumni groups, friends, organizations and corporate events, with packages featuring tents, tables, chairs, coolers and available upgrades.
Plan Your Gameday
Get to Raider Alley
Located in the center of the Texas Tech campus, Raider Alley puts you in the middle of the pregame atmosphere before the walk to Galaxy Stadium.
Find the Party
Engineering Key
Raider Alley is located in Texas Tech's historic Engineering Key in the heart of campus.
Citibus Park & Ride also includes a pregame Raider Alley drop-off at the north end of the Engineering Key.
Arrive early. Meet your crew. Get ready for kickoff.Football Parking
Review season, single-game, RV and free parking options before heading to campus.
View Football Parking MapCitibus Park & Ride
See pregame and postgame routes, pickup locations and Raider Alley service.
View Citibus InformationGameday in Raiderland
Build your full football Saturday with timing, traditions and fan information.
Explore the Gameday Guide2026 Promotions
Find game themes, giveaways, fan color callouts and the latest Raider Alley concert information.
View Football PromotionsHeading into Galaxy Stadium? Food and beverages purchased in Raider Alley may not be brought into the stadium. Review the complete Gameday Guide before arriving on campus.
A Red Raider Tradition Since
1994
More Than 30 Years of Pregame Tradition
Built for Red Raider Gamedays
Raider Alley debuted in 1994 as a new gathering place for Texas Tech Football fans, bringing together food, live entertainment and the energy surrounding a home game.
The idea caught on quickly. More than three decades later, Raider Alley has grown and moved to the Engineering Key, but its purpose remains the same: bring Red Raiders together and turn up the energy before kickoff.
They've Played Raider Alley
Big Names. Big Gamedays.
Through the years, the Raider Alley stage has welcomed Texas favorites, nationally known artists and unforgettable pregame performances.
Pat Green
Switchfoot
DJ Pauly D
DJ Diesel / Shaquille O'Neal
Waka Flocka Flame
Natasha Bedingfield
Too $hort
Paul Wall
Slim Thug
The Ataris
Ying Yang Twins
Chris Cagle
Conner Smith
Grant Gilbert
Vanilla Ice
Smash Mouth
Grouplove
Gin Blossoms
Josh Abbott Band
Bowling for Soup
Start Here. Finish at Galaxy Stadium.
We'll See You in Raider Alley.
Meet your friends. Grab some food. Catch the concert. Take in the traditions. Then follow Raiderland to Galaxy Stadium.