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Texas Tech Soccer Announces 2026 Big 12 Schedule
The Red Raiders look to build on recent success with a challenging conference slate.
Feb. 18, 2026 at 2:15am
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The Texas Tech Soccer team has announced its 2026 Big 12 schedule, following a successful 2025 campaign that included a third-straight NCAA Round of 32 appearance. Led by 20-year head coach Tom Stone, the Red Raiders will face a mix of familiar foes and new challenges as they aim to continue their strong conference performance.
Why it matters
Texas Tech soccer has established itself as a consistent contender in the Big 12 in recent years, and the 2026 schedule will test the team's ability to maintain that level of success. The addition of high-profile transfers and a talented freshman class suggests the program is focused on taking the next step and competing for a Big 12 title.
The details
The 2026 season will begin with a road match against UCF in Orlando on September 17th, followed by the Big 12 home opener against Cincinnati on September 24th. A three-game homestand against Colorado, Arizona State, and Oklahoma State will follow, before the Red Raiders embark on a three-game road trip to face TCU, BYU, and West Virginia. The regular season will conclude on November 5th with a game at Kansas.
- The 2026 season begins on September 17th with a road game against UCF.
- Texas Tech's Big 12 home opener is on September 24th against Cincinnati.
- The Red Raiders will play a three-game homestand from September 27th to October 2nd.
- Texas Tech will go on a three-game road trip from October 8th to October 16th.
- The regular season will conclude on November 5th with a game at Kansas.
The players
Tom Stone
The 20-year head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders soccer team.
Kylie Bahr
An All-Big 12 selection who will provide leadership for the Red Raiders in 2026.
Taylor Zdrojewski
An All-Big 12 selection who will provide leadership for the Red Raiders in 2026.
Chloe Soto
A player who missed the 2025 season due to a knee injury and is expected to return in 2026.
Kaitlyn Giametta
A player who missed the 2025 season due to a knee injury and is expected to return in 2026.
What’s next
The top eight teams in the final 2026 Big 12 standings will qualify for the Big 12 Tournament, scheduled for November 9-14 at a location yet to be determined.
The takeaway
Texas Tech soccer has established itself as a consistent contender in the Big 12, and the 2026 schedule will test the team's ability to maintain that level of success. The program's focus on strategic roster additions and a talented incoming class suggests they are poised to take the next step and compete for a Big 12 title.
