Texas Tech Red Raiders Tickets

Over several decades, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have enjoyed an exciting history on the gridiron. Texas Tech Red Raiders tickets are always sought after during the football season. 

Texas Tech Red Raiders Tickets: Historical Overview

On the gridiron, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have appeared in 34 bowl games. The school reached its first bowl contest all the way back in 1937 with a trip across the state to El Paso for the Sun Bowl. Since 1993, the Red Raiders have missed a bowl game in just two seasons.

In basketball, Texas Tech has made 14 trips to the NCAA tournament. Prior to the last decade, the school's basketball program didn't gain a great deal of national attention.  However, with the hiring of former Indiana head coach Bob Knight in 2001, the Red Raiders became a notable team in college hoops. While Knight couldn't approach his outstanding record with the Hoosiers, he did guide Texas Tech to four NCAA appearances in his six full seasons with the university.

Championship Seasons

As a member of the Southwest Conference from 1960-95, the Texas Tech Red Raiders won a pair of league titles in football. In 1976, the school won its first SWC crown and finished 13th in the nation. Texas Tech won another conference title in 1994.

On the basketball side, the Red Raiders managed to capture six regular season championships in the Southwest Conference. The university also prevailed in five SWC tournaments.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Tickets at Home Facilities

In football, the Texas Tech Red Raiders play at Jones AT & T Stadium (capacity of 60,454). The venue opened in 1947. Texas Tech Red Raiders tickets enable fans to experience some great Big 12 football action.

For hoops, the school competes at the United Spirit Arena (capacity of 15,020). The modern facility is just over a decade old.

Texas Tech Red Raiders Tickets: 2011-12 Season

The Texas Tech Red Raiders will be out to nail down a 12th consecutive bowl game trip in 2011. A matchup against the Texas A & M Aggies will highlight this year's home schedule. Texas Tech Red Raiders tickets will also be available for home games against Texas State, Nevada, Kansas State, Iowa State and Oklahoma State.

In basketball, the 2011-12 Red Raiders will be looking to turn things around under new head coach Billy Gillispie. A rivalry contest against the Texas Longhorns will be among the Big 12 battles on this season's home slate.