Texas Tech to rename stadium as Galaxy Stadium under new deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:38 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Texas Tech has announced a 15-year naming rights agreement with Galaxy, changing the name of its football venue from Jones AT&T Stadium to Galaxy Stadium. Athletic director Kirby Hocutt expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, emphasizing its potential impact on Texas Tech Athletics and its alumni. This marks the first time in nearly 80 years that the stadium will not include 'Jones' in its name. The deal also includes opportunities for student-athletes in name, image, and likeness campaigns. Galaxy aims to expand its presence in West Texas, where it operates a data center.
- •Agreement includes a 15-year naming rights deal with Galaxy.
- •Stadium changes name from Jones AT&T Stadium to Galaxy Stadium.
- •First name change in nearly 80 years for the venue.
- •NIL opportunities for Texas Tech student-athletes included in the deal.
- •Galaxy seeks to enhance its presence in West Texas.
- 4:38 PMYahoo Sports — Texas Tech's stadium changing name after new rights agreement
"The Red Raiders' home field won't be called Jones AT&T Stadium for much longer.
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