The Houston Cougars visit the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Friday, September 18, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT. Fans can watch the Big 12 matchup on FOX or stream through FOX One.
Houston vs. Texas Tech game details
- Date: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Kickoff: 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT
- Venue: Galaxy Stadium, Lubbock, Texas
- TV: FOX
- Streaming: FOX One
Texas Tech’s official game center lists the venue, kickoff and FOX broadcast. Houston also confirmed the Friday-night assignment in its kickoff announcement.
How to watch Houston vs. Texas Tech on FOX
Find your local FOX station in your television guide and tune in before 7 p.m. Central. If you watch through a cable, satellite or live-TV streaming package, check that your package carries the local FOX feed.
How to stream the game on FOX One
FOX One provides a streaming option for the matchup. Open FOX One, sign in with an eligible subscription, and select Houston at Texas Tech from the live sports listings. FOX’s service overview confirms that the platform includes the FOX network and its sports programming.
Check your account access and the game’s listing before kickoff, especially if you are using the service for the first time.
A Friday-night Big 12 opener in Lubbock
The Red Raiders open conference play at home against Houston. Moving the matchup to Friday gives the teams a national evening showcase ahead of Saturday’s college football schedule, with local fans getting a 7 p.m. start.
U.S. viewing guide. Schedule information checked September 14, 2026.