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Texas Tech football stadium renamed to Galaxy Stadium in 15-year deal

Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk · As published by KCBD News · July 17, 2026 · 1 min read

Texas Tech Athletics has entered into a naming rights agreement for its football stadium. The stadium will be rebranded as Galaxy Stadium starting with the 2026 season. This change is part of a…

Texas Tech Athletics has entered into a naming rights agreement for its football stadium. The stadium will be rebranded as Galaxy Stadium starting with the 2026 season. This change is part of a 15-year deal with Galaxy, a company involved in technology and financial services.

Galaxy's focus areas include data center infrastructure and digital services. The company has a global presence. Further details about the agreement and the rebranding of the stadium can be found through Texas Tech Athletics or the original announcement from KCBD News.

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Category: business · Published: July 17, 2026 · Source: KCBD News · Reading time: 1 min

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