Local knowledge

Do
gameday
right.

From the first tortilla in the air to the last song downtown — this is your field guide to Lubbock on game day.

01 / TRADITIONSWhy tortillas fly.The story behind Lubbock's tortilla toss — and the 2025 ban that changed gameday. Your full field guide.Read the full guide →02 / ARRIVALPark once. Walk smart.How to approach campus, where traffic stacks up, and when to arrive.Read the full guide →03 / TAILGATEStart before the sun drops.A simple timing plan for food, friends, and making the opening kick.Read the full guide →
04 / DISTRICTSThree districts. One long Saturday.Broadway before kickoff, Downtown for dinner, and Depot after the final whistle.Read guide →

Broadway carries the pregame pulse closest to campus. Downtown is ideal for dining and hotels. The Depot District takes over when the final whistle starts the night.