Texas Tech Red Raiders Men's Basketball Schedule 2027 (Dates, TV, March Madness)
The Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball schedule for 2027 lists every non-conference and Big 12 game with dates, tip times and TV channels, plus the path to March Madness 2027. Texas Tech (TTU) plays 31 regular-season games: 13 non-conference and 18 in the Big 12.
The Red Raiders play their home games at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas, and open the season with a five-game home stand. The non-conference slate includes Illinois, the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas, USC in Fort Worth and Duke in New York City, before the Big 12 Tournament in Kansas City, March 9-13.
Coached by Grant McCasland, Texas Tech went 23-11 last season, finished 12-6 in the Big 12 and was ranked in the AP Top 25 all season for the first time in program history. Texas Tech reached the NCAA Tournament in each of McCasland's first three seasons (74-31 record). The March Madness section fills in after Selection Sunday on March 14, 2027.
Key games from the schedule
From the non-conference marquee games in Las Vegas and New York to the unforgiving 18-game Big 12 grind, here is the roadmap for Texas Tech.
Las Vegas & NYC Showdowns
The Red Raiders test themselves early with a five-game home stand (including Big Ten power Illinois on Peacock Nov. 10), the prestigious Players Era tournament in Las Vegas (vs. Louisville Nov. 24), and a national spotlight showdown against Duke in New York City on Prime Video (Dec. 21).
18-Game League Warfare
Big 12 play tips off on Jan. 2 at Cincinnati. Texas Tech hosts Arizona on FOX (Jan. 22), travels to Allen Fieldhouse against Kansas on ABC (Feb. 6), hosts Houston on ESPN Big Monday (Feb. 15), and wraps up the home schedule on Senior Day against BYU on FS1 (March 5).
Championship Destination
The Big 12 Tournament returns to T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, March 9-13. Selection Sunday follows on March 14, 2027, setting the stage for Texas Tech's quest to return to the Elite Eight and punch a ticket to the Final Four in Detroit at Ford Field.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Men's Basketball Schedule 2026-27
This is the full TTU men's basketball schedule for 2026-27: 31 regular-season games. All times are Eastern Time (ET), converted from the Central Time listings (CT is one hour behind ET), and games from Jan. 2 on are played in 2027. "TBA" means the tip time or opponent had not been announced yet, and listings such as "ESPN or ESPN2" mean the network will be chosen closer to the game.
Texas Tech Red Raiders Big 12 Schedule
The Big 12 schedule has 18 games, 9 at home and 9 on the road. Texas Tech plays Houston, UCF and Cincinnati twice each. The Red Raiders open league play at Cincinnati on Jan. 2, host Houston on a Big Monday on Feb. 15, and close the regular season at home against BYU on Friday, March 5, with two Friday night home games in total (Arizona on Jan. 22 and BYU). The Big 12 Tournament is March 9-13 at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City.
Women's Basketball Notice: Looking for the Lady Raider basketball schedule? That is the Texas Tech women's team, and its schedule is available on texastech.com.
TV Schedule and How to Watch
The Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball TV schedule includes games on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+, ABC, CBS Sports Network, FOX, FS1, TNT, Peacock and Prime Video. Every Big 12 game is on TV or a streaming platform. Most non-conference home games stream on ESPN+, the Illinois game on Nov. 10 is on Peacock, and the Duke game on Dec. 21 is on Prime Video. To find the TTU basketball game today, or the TTU basketball schedule for any date, look up the date in the table above for the tip time and channel.
Printable Schedule & Tickets
For a printable Texas Tech men's basketball schedule for 2026-27, save this page as a PDF from your browser or use your browser's print option on the table above. Official TTU basketball tickets are sold through the official Texas Tech Athletics website.
Texas Tech March Madness Schedule 2027
Texas Tech is not yet in the 2027 NCAA Tournament field, because the bracket is announced on Selection Sunday, March 14, 2027. The Texas Tech March Madness schedule fills in with the Red Raiders' seed, region, opponents, venues, tip times and TV channels as soon as the bracket is out. The dates below are the 2027 tournament calendar.
| ROUND | DATES | TEXAS TECH RED RAIDERS STATUS |
|---|---|---|
| Big 12 Tournament (Kansas City) | Mar. 9-13, 2027 | T-Mobile Center • TBD |
| Selection Sunday | Sun, Mar. 14, 2027 | Field announced (68 Teams) |
| Opening Round (First Four) | Mar. 16-17, 2027 | Only for teams in the opening games |
| First Round | Mar. 18-19, 2027 | TBD after Selection Sunday |
| Second Round | Mar. 20-21, 2027 | TBD |
| Sweet 16 | Mar. 25-26, 2027 | TBD |
| Elite Eight | Mar. 27-28, 2027 | TBD |
| Final Four (Detroit, Ford Field) | Sat, Apr. 3, 2027 | TBD (National Semifinals) |
| National Championship (Detroit, Ford Field) | Mon, Apr. 5, 2027 | TBD (National Championship Game) |
Texas Tech's 2026 NCAA Tournament Run
Texas Tech entered last year's March Madness as the No. 5 seed in the Midwest Region, for its third straight NCAA Tournament under Grant McCasland.
| ROUND | DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | Fri, Mar. 20, 2026 | No. 12 Akron | W 91-71 |
| Second Round | Sun, Mar. 22, 2026 | No. 4 Alabama | L 65-90 |
Texas Tech Red Raiders Basketball Records and History
Texas Tech's record under Grant McCasland is 74-31 through three seasons, with a 44-7 mark at United Supermarkets Arena and 38-18 in Big 12 play. Last season was the first in program history in which the Red Raiders were ranked in the AP Top 25 all year, and they matched a program record with a No. 3 seed and reached the Elite Eight in 2025.
Last Season at a Glance (2025-26)
| ITEM | RESULT |
|---|---|
| Overall record | 23-11 |
| Big 12 record | 12-6 (tied for third) |
| Final AP ranking | No. 21 |
| NCAA Tournament seed | No. 5, Midwest Region |
| NCAA Tournament finish | Second Round, lost to No. 4 Alabama 90-65 |
Recent Seasons Under McCasland
| SEASON | RESULT |
|---|---|
| 2023-24 | NCAA Tournament, tied for third in the Big 12 at 11-7 |
| 2024-25 | 28-9 overall, 15-5 in the Big 12, No. 3 seed and Elite Eight |
| 2025-26 | 23-11 overall, 12-6 in the Big 12, No. 5 seed and Second Round |
Texas Tech Basketball Schedule FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the Texas Tech Red Raiders 2026-27 basketball schedule, game tip times, TV networks, and postseason run.
Where can I find the Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball schedule?
The full 2026-27 Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball schedule is on this page, with dates, tip times and TV for all 31 regular-season games. The official version is on texastech.com.
What time does Texas Tech play today?
Find the date in the schedule table above for the tip time and channel. All times are Eastern Time, so subtract one hour for Central Time. Texas Tech opened the season on Nov. 2 against Jackson State at United Supermarkets Arena, and Big 12 play starts Jan. 2 at Cincinnati.
What channel is the TTU basketball game on?
Texas Tech games air on ESPN, ESPN2, ABC, FOX, FS1, TNT, CBS Sports Network and Peacock, with Prime Video carrying the Duke game, and most non-conference home games stream on ESPN+. For example, the Jan. 22 game against Arizona is on FOX, the Feb. 6 game at Kansas is on ABC, and the Feb. 15 game against Houston is on ESPN.
Where can I check the Tech basketball score?
For the final score and results of every Texas Tech game, check the official Texas Tech schedule, where each game links to its box score.
When is Texas Tech's first March Madness game?
Texas Tech's first NCAA Tournament game depends on the bracket, which is announced on Selection Sunday, March 14, 2027. First Round games are March 18-19 and Second Round games are March 20-21.
Where does Texas Tech play its home games?
Texas Tech plays its home games at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. Eight non-conference games and nine Big 12 games are played there, and the Red Raiders also play neutral-site games in Las Vegas, Fort Worth and New York City.
Conclusion
The Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball schedule for 2026-27 runs from the Nov. 2 opener against Jackson State to the home finale against BYU on March 5, with the Big 12 Tournament and March Madness to follow. Bookmark this page and check back after Selection Sunday on March 14, 2027 for Texas Tech's NCAA Tournament path.