Galaxy Stadium
Galaxy Stadium, known as “The Jones”, is a college football stadium in Lubbock, Texas, home of the Texas Tech Red Raiders, who play in the Big 12 of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1947, making it 79 years old in 2026 and seats 60,229 fans. It ranks 3rd of 16 in the Big 12 by capacity.
The team plays on artificial turf. Its record crowd is 61,836 vs. Oklahoma State (2013).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Lubbock, Texas
- Home of
- Texas Tech Red Raiders
- School
- Texas Tech University
- Conference
- Big 12
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1947
- Capacity
- 60,229
- Playing surface
- Artificial turf
- Nickname
- The Jones
- Former names
- Clifford B. and Audrey Jones Stadium (1947–2000)
Jones SBC Stadium (2000–2006)
Jones AT&T Stadium (2006–2026) - Record crowd
- 61,836 vs. Oklahoma State (2013)
- Size rank in FBS
- 43rd of 138
Famous games at Galaxy Stadium
- 1947: Inaugural game, 14–6 win over Hardin–Simmons
- 2007: 34–27 win over Oklahoma
- 2022: 37–34 overtime win over Texas
Game day
Tradition. The Double T scoreboard looms over the field, and the Matador Song is inscribed at the Double T in both end zones.
Seating & views
Galaxy Stadium, known as Jones AT&T Stadium until a 15-year naming deal began in 2026, has hosted Red Raider football since 1947 and holds more than 60,000. The east and west sideline buildings house suites, club seats and the press box, and the north end zone has a club area added in 2014. A $242 million South End Zone Building enclosed the stadium's south end, adding a wider concourse, new gates, premium seating and field-level views, and it connects to the Womble Football Center. The student section was renamed the Jones Student Section in 2026, and big games have offered about 12,000 student seats.
Parking & tailgating
Lots around the stadium are mostly donor or pre-purchased passes, which open at 7 a.m. on Saturdays, and fans without donor parking can buy spots in advance through Texas Tech's parking office. RV passes allow entry Friday evening. Citibus runs a $6 round-trip gameday shuttle, paid through the Go Pass app, from north of the John Walker Soccer Complex at Texas Tech Parkway and 10th Street, starting four hours before kickoff. The pregame hub is Raider Alley in the Engineering Key, near the Raider Walk on Drive of Champions. Tailgate tents are limited to 10 by 10 feet. Check the Texas Tech Athletics gameday page before each game.
Seating and parking sources: texastech.com, texastech.com, texastech.com.
Plan your trip to Galaxy Stadium
Stadiums near Galaxy Stadium10
- 1FCSAnthony Field at Wildcat Stadium — Abilene Christian Wildcats 146 mi
- 2FCSMemorial Stadium — Tarleton State Texans 232 mi
- 3FBSAmon G. Carter Stadium — TCU Horned Frogs 269 mi
- 4FBSDATCU Stadium — North Texas Mean Green 275 mi
- 5FBSGaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium — Oklahoma Sooners 278 mi
- 6FBSSun Bowl Stadium — UTEP Miners 290 mi
- 7FBSUniversity Stadium — New Mexico Lobos 292 mi
- 8FBSAggie Memorial Stadium — New Mexico State Aggies 296 mi
- 9FBSGerald J. Ford Stadium — SMU Mustangs 299 mi
- 10FBSMcLane Stadium — Baylor Bears 307 mi
Questions about Galaxy Stadium
Where do the Texas Tech Red Raiders play home games?
The Texas Tech Red Raiders play at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.
How many people does Galaxy Stadium hold?
Galaxy Stadium has a capacity of 60,229.
When did Galaxy Stadium open?
Galaxy Stadium opened in 1947.
What is Galaxy Stadium’s nickname?
Galaxy Stadium is known as “The Jones.”
What is the attendance record at Galaxy Stadium?
The record crowd at Galaxy Stadium is 61,836 vs. Oklahoma State (2013).
Does Galaxy Stadium have grass or turf?
Galaxy Stadium has an artificial turf field.
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