Wreck ‘Em. If you’re a Red Raider, those two words are basically a lifestyle. Right now, everyone in Lubbock is buzzing because the mid-winter sports calendar is absolutely packed. Whether you’re trying to catch the men’s hoop team protect the home court or you’re tracking the Lady Raiders’ historic undefeated run, the schedule is moving fast.
Honestly, it's a lot to keep track of. One day you're watching a ranked matchup at the United Supermarkets Arena, and the next you’re checking if the baseball team has started their trek to Arlington.
When Does Texas Tech Play Next: The Men's Basketball Slate
The No. 15 ranked Texas Tech men’s basketball team is right in the thick of a brutal Big 12 gauntlet. If you are looking for the very next tip-off, set your clock for Wednesday, January 14, 2026. The Red Raiders are hosting the Utah Utes at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock.
The game starts at 8:00 PM CST. You can catch it streaming on Peacock.
It’s a big one. Tech is coming off a split week where they took a tough loss to Houston but bounced back with a gritty road win against Colorado. They’re currently sitting at 12-4 overall (2-1 in the Big 12) and haven't lost a single game at home this season. 8-0 in Lubbock is no joke.
If you miss the Wednesday game, don't sweat it. The schedule stays busy:
- Saturday, January 17: They host No. 11 BYU at 7:00 PM CST (Televised on ESPN). This is going to be a rowdy one.
- Tuesday, January 20: The team hits the road to face Baylor in Waco at 8:00 PM CST (Peacock).
- Saturday, January 24: A massive rematch against Houston back in Lubbock at 5:30 PM CST (ESPN).
Basically, the next two weeks will define if Grant McCasland’s squad is a legitimate Final Four contender or just another good team in a great conference.
The Lady Raiders are on a Historic Tear
You cannot talk about Texas Tech sports right now without mentioning the women’s basketball team. They are doing things we haven't seen in Lubbock since the legendary 1992-93 season.
As of Tuesday, January 13, 2026, the No. 17 Lady Raiders are playing Houston at home. They entered this game with a perfect 18-0 record. If they win tonight, they tie the program record for the longest single-season winning streak (19 games).
The next game on their schedule after tonight is Saturday, January 17, 2026, against Kansas State. That game tips off at 1:00 PM CST in Lubbock. If they keep this momentum, the Jan. 21 road trip to BYU is going to be a massive national headline. Senior Bailey Maupin has been playing like an All-American, and frankly, the energy in the arena for the women's games is starting to rival the men's.
What Happened to Texas Tech Football?
If you were searching for "when does Texas Tech play next" hoping to find a football game, I have some bad news and some good news. The bad news: the season is over. The good news: it was the best season in decades.
Joey McGuire led the Red Raiders to a 12-2 record and the program's first-ever Big 12 Championship. They even made it to the College Football Playoff. Their final game was on January 1, 2026, in the Orange Bowl (a CFP Quarterfinal), where they unfortunately got shut out 23-0 by Oregon.
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It was a tough way to end, but winning 12 games and a conference title? Most fans will take that any day. We won't see them back on the gridiron until late August 2026.
Looking Ahead: Baseball is Just Around the Corner
While basketball is the main event right now, Tim Tadlock’s crew is already packing their bags for the spring. Texas Tech baseball officially kicks off the 2026 season on Friday, February 13.
They aren't starting at Dan Law Field, though. They’re heading to the Shriners Children’s College Showdown at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Their first three games are a gauntlet:
- Feb 13: vs. Oklahoma (11:00 AM)
- Feb 14: vs. Vanderbilt (11:00 AM)
- Feb 15: vs. Arkansas (2:30 PM)
That is about as tough an opening weekend as you can get in college baseball.
How to Watch and Follow the Red Raiders
If you’re trying to keep up with all these dates, the Texas Tech Sports Network (TTSN) is still the gold standard for radio coverage. Most of the basketball games this year are split between ESPN, ESPN2, and Peacock.
One thing to note—the Big 12's deal with Peacock means you might need a subscription for those mid-week games. It’s a bit of a pain, I know, but that's the modern sports world for you.
Quick Summary of the Next 7 Days
- Jan 13: Lady Raiders vs. Houston (6:00 PM)
- Jan 14: Men's Basketball vs. Utah (8:00 PM)
- Jan 16: Men's Tennis vs. Southern Miss (1:00 PM)
- Jan 16: Track & Field - Corky Classic starts
- Jan 17: Lady Raiders vs. Kansas State (1:00 PM)
- Jan 17: Men's Basketball vs. BYU (7:00 PM)
Actionable Next Steps for Fans
If you're planning to attend any of these home games, here is the move.
Check Ticket Availability Early.
The BYU men's game on Saturday is already listed as sold out on most primary ticket sites. You’ll have to hit the secondary markets like SeatGeek or StubHub if you didn't grab them early. However, tickets for the Utah game on Wednesday are still hovering around the $40 mark.
Update Your Streaming Apps.
Since the next men's game is on Peacock and the women's game is on ESPN+, make sure your logins are active before tip-off. There is nothing worse than missing the first five minutes because of a password reset.
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Plan for the Weather.
Lubbock in mid-January can be unpredictable. If you're heading to the United Supermarkets Arena this week, keep an eye on the wind and temperature drops after the sun goes down.
The winter of 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most successful stretches in Texas Tech history across multiple sports. Staying on top of the schedule is the only way to make sure you don't miss a record-breaking moment.