Texas Tech names stadium Galaxy Stadium in $75M deal

Texas Tech University announced a 15-year, $75 million naming rights partnership with technology and financial services firm Galaxy on Friday, July 17, 2026, officially renaming its football venue Galaxy Stadium. The change will take effect for the upcoming season, with the newly branded stadium set to host its first game when the Red Raiders open against Abilene Christian on September 5.

The agreement, which university officials said will provide a significant new revenue stream for the athletic department, replaces the previous Jones AT&T Stadium name. The deal also designates Galaxy as the official data center and digital assets partner of Texas Tech Athletics. Director of Athletics Kirby Hocutt stated the long-term partnership will have a lasting impact on the program, which is coming off a Big 12 championship and College Football Playoff appearance in 2025.

Galaxy, a global company specializing in data center infrastructure and digital assets, operates its Helios AI data center campus in nearby Dickens County, Texas, approximately 60 to 80 miles east of the university's Lubbock campus. The company has invested billions of dollars into the West Texas site, which is being...