Texas Tech Football Fan Guide: What To Expect In 2026 - LoneStar 92.3

Wes Kittley Drive of Champions, between 8th Street and Canton Avenue, will shut down to all traffic three hours before every kickoff. The closure stays in place until one hour after each game ends, giving pedestrians a clear path to and from the stadium without competing with cars. For anyone who parks on that stretch or cuts through the area to get to Tech's campus, plan your route before you leave the house.

Inside the gates, new security scanners are being rolled out to speed up the screening process as fans enter. The article excerpt cuts off before spelling out exactly what items are prohibited, so check the full fan guide from Texas Tech before game day to make sure you know what to leave at home or in the car.

The changes affect anyone who drives, walks, or tailgates near that corridor on game days. Surrounding neighborhoods along 8th Street will feel the effects of earlier road closures than fans may be used to.

The 2026 season will be the first time Red Raider fans deal with both changes at once, so the first home kickoff will be the real test of how smoothly the new setup flows.