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Texas Tech football Meet the Red Raiders, KOC Tech Night on tap - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Texas Tech football fans have two free (or nearly free) ways to kick off the 2025 season on Saturday, Aug.
The annual Meet the Red Raiders event lets fans grab signatures from players and coaches at no cost. Parking lands in the west lot of Galaxy Stadium. Tech athletics will hand out 2026 season posters, though fans are asked to keep it to one autographed item per person so the line keeps moving.
Later that evening, the Knights of Columbus Council 3008 hosts its annual Tech Night Kickoff at the KOC Hall on 130th Street. Gates open at 4:30 p.m., and pulled pork sandwiches are on the menu until 6:30 p.m. Tickets run $25 for adults, and kids 12 and under get in free.
For folks in Lubbock who follow the Red Raiders, this is about as low-cost a season opener as it gets. The autograph session costs nothing, and families with younger kids can do the evening event without paying for every head at the door. Both events land on the same Saturday, so plan the afternoon right and you can hit both.
Common questions
What is the Meet the Red Raiders event and is it really free?
- Yes, Meet the Red Raiders is a free autograph session where Texas Tech fans can get signatures from players and coaches. It runs from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Aug. 29 at the Sports Performance Center. Fans should park in the west lot of Galaxy Stadium and limit autographs to one item per person.
What is the KOC Tech Night Kickoff and how much does it cost?
- The Knights of Columbus Council 3008 hosts its annual Tech Night Kickoff at KOC Hall on 130th Street. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. on Aug. 29. Pulled pork sandwiches are served until 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults, and kids 12 and under get in free.
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