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Consistent with all Texas Tech Athletic venues, Rip Griffin Park is now a smoke-free facility.
Texas Tech officially opens the 2020 baseball season Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. against Houston Baptist to launch a four-game weekend with HBU and Northern Colorado.
Texas Tech Athletics strives to provide fans one of the best gameday experiences in the country. Here's a list of items to know for Opening Day and the remainder of the 30-game home slate.
TICKETS
While Texas Tech's season ticket allotment sold out for a sixth-consecutive year, single-game tickets can still be purchased on TexasTech.com at this link, or over the phone at 806-742-TECH (8324). Fans can also purchase in person by visiting the Texas Tech Ticket Office, which is located on the east side of Jones AT&T Stadium.
General admission tickets during weekend series are $20 each, while weekday tickets are $8 per seat. The 30-game home slate will feature one premium series against Texas (May 1-3) for $25 per seat. Groups of 20 or more individuals can also purchase tickets at a discounted rate by contacting the Texas Tech Ticket Sales staff at 806-742-TECH (8324). Wreck 'Em Decks are also available for groups of 12, 24 or 36 with the option to include a food and beverage package.
GAMEDAY TIMELINE
Gates at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park will open two hours prior to first pitch. The ticket booth will begin operating two hours prior to first pitch and sell through the fifth inning. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.
PARKING (Map (PDF))
· C-3 Suite Parking for baseball suite holders will open two hours prior to first pitch.
· R-23 Donor Parking – Located north of the Rawls College of Business and next to C-3. Permits valid for Friday (after 5:30 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday ONLY.
· Free Parking – Located in the West parking lot of Jones AT&T Stadium or on the corner of Flint Avenue and the Drive of Champions along the Marsha Sharp Freeway. No permit required; parking available for all home games.
FAN PROMOTIONS
Weekend home series will feature several promotions throughout the weekend, while 19 games have been designated as "theme" games.
· Fridays: First 200 fans in attendance receive player trading cards
· Saturdays: Raider Yard Kids Zone (begins two hours prior to first pitch and ends after first pitch)
· Sundays: Kids run the bases postgame
Additionally, 19 of the 30 home games will contain a theme to engage Red Raider fans of all ages. Several favorites return such as West Texas Music Night, Bark in the Park, Throwback Thursday, Military Night and the Postgame Easter Egg Hunt, along with new themes such as Dunder Mifflin Day and Backyard Baseball Day. There will also be four Retired Jersey Koozie Giveaways, one for each Red Raider great who has had their jersey number retired.
A full list of promotions for the 2020 season are available here (PDF).
TAILGATES
Tailgate Express, through a partnership with Learfield IMG College, the exclusive multimedia rights holder for Texas Tech Athletics, will give fans the opportunity to purchase their own tailgate packages throughout the 2020 Baseball season. Fans can contact tailgate express to explore their packages for the 2020 season at 806-789-7085 or by visiting their website at tailgate-express.com.
CONCESSIONS
Texas Tech will once again institute fan-friendly pricing at Rip Griffin Park. Concession stands will open two hours prior to first pitch and remain open until the ninth inning. Alcohol sales will end at the middle of the seventh inning.
TEXAS TECH RE-ENTRY POLICY
Re-entry into Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park is no longer allowed. Fans must have a new ticket for admission back into the stadium.
WATER BOTTLE POLICY
Fans will once again be allowed to bring an unopened 20 ounce (or less) bottle of water into any outdoor athletics venue on campus this year. Please note that frozen water will not be allowed through the gates. Empty cups, opened bottles and other drinking containers other than 20 ounce (or less) bottles will not be permitted as well.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING ALLOWED INSIDE RIP GRIFFIN PARK
Rip Griffin Park is a smoke-free facility (includes electronic cigarettes and vaping). There are no smoking areas within the ballpark. Fans wishing to smoke outside the facility will need a new ticket for admission.
IMPROVEMENTS ADDED FOR FAN SAFETY
Texas Tech fans will notice the protective netting behind home plate has been extended to the end of the bleachers down both the left and field lines, a necessary step to improve fan safety at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park. The previous netting behind home plate was also replaced with the new netting, which is comprised of Dyneema (Kevlar) and is much smaller for better transparency.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Texas Tech's clear bag policy will remain in effect for all athletic venues during the 2019-20 athletic year. Fans will be able to bring the following style and size bag or package into the venue:
· Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12."
· One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
· Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags.
· An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
Consistent with all Texas Tech Athletic venues, Rip Griffin Park is now a smoke-free facility.
Texas Tech officially opens the 2020 baseball season Friday afternoon at 1 p.m. against Houston Baptist to launch a four-game weekend with HBU and Northern Colorado.
Texas Tech Athletics strives to provide fans one of the best gameday experiences in the country. Here's a list of items to know for Opening Day and the remainder of the 30-game home slate.
TICKETS
While Texas Tech's season ticket allotment sold out for a sixth-consecutive year, single-game tickets can still be purchased on TexasTech.com at this link, or over the phone at 806-742-TECH (8324). Fans can also purchase in person by visiting the Texas Tech Ticket Office, which is located on the east side of Jones AT&T Stadium.
General admission tickets during weekend series are $20 each, while weekday tickets are $8 per seat. The 30-game home slate will feature one premium series against Texas (May 1-3) for $25 per seat. Groups of 20 or more individuals can also purchase tickets at a discounted rate by contacting the Texas Tech Ticket Sales staff at 806-742-TECH (8324). Wreck 'Em Decks are also available for groups of 12, 24 or 36 with the option to include a food and beverage package.
GAMEDAY TIMELINE
Gates at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park will open two hours prior to first pitch. The ticket booth will begin operating two hours prior to first pitch and sell through the fifth inning. Fans are encouraged to arrive early.
PARKING (Map (PDF))
· C-3 Suite Parking for baseball suite holders will open two hours prior to first pitch.
· R-23 Donor Parking – Located north of the Rawls College of Business and next to C-3. Permits valid for Friday (after 5:30 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday ONLY.
· Free Parking – Located in the West parking lot of Jones AT&T Stadium or on the corner of Flint Avenue and the Drive of Champions along the Marsha Sharp Freeway. No permit required; parking available for all home games.
FAN PROMOTIONS
Weekend home series will feature several promotions throughout the weekend, while 19 games have been designated as "theme" games.
· Fridays: First 200 fans in attendance receive player trading cards
· Saturdays: Raider Yard Kids Zone (begins two hours prior to first pitch and ends after first pitch)
· Sundays: Kids run the bases postgame
Additionally, 19 of the 30 home games will contain a theme to engage Red Raider fans of all ages. Several favorites return such as West Texas Music Night, Bark in the Park, Throwback Thursday, Military Night and the Postgame Easter Egg Hunt, along with new themes such as Dunder Mifflin Day and Backyard Baseball Day. There will also be four Retired Jersey Koozie Giveaways, one for each Red Raider great who has had their jersey number retired.
A full list of promotions for the 2020 season are available here (PDF).
TAILGATES
Tailgate Express, through a partnership with Learfield IMG College, the exclusive multimedia rights holder for Texas Tech Athletics, will give fans the opportunity to purchase their own tailgate packages throughout the 2020 Baseball season. Fans can contact tailgate express to explore their packages for the 2020 season at 806-789-7085 or by visiting their website at tailgate-express.com.
CONCESSIONS
Texas Tech will once again institute fan-friendly pricing at Rip Griffin Park. Concession stands will open two hours prior to first pitch and remain open until the ninth inning. Alcohol sales will end at the middle of the seventh inning.
TEXAS TECH RE-ENTRY POLICY
Re-entry into Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park is no longer allowed. Fans must have a new ticket for admission back into the stadium.
WATER BOTTLE POLICY
Fans will once again be allowed to bring an unopened 20 ounce (or less) bottle of water into any outdoor athletics venue on campus this year. Please note that frozen water will not be allowed through the gates. Empty cups, opened bottles and other drinking containers other than 20 ounce (or less) bottles will not be permitted as well.
NO SMOKING OR VAPING ALLOWED INSIDE RIP GRIFFIN PARK
Rip Griffin Park is a smoke-free facility (includes electronic cigarettes and vaping). There are no smoking areas within the ballpark. Fans wishing to smoke outside the facility will need a new ticket for admission.
IMPROVEMENTS ADDED FOR FAN SAFETY
Texas Tech fans will notice the protective netting behind home plate has been extended to the end of the bleachers down both the left and field lines, a necessary step to improve fan safety at Dan Law Field at Rip Griffin Park. The previous netting behind home plate was also replaced with the new netting, which is comprised of Dyneema (Kevlar) and is much smaller for better transparency.
CLEAR BAG POLICY
Texas Tech's clear bag policy will remain in effect for all athletic venues during the 2019-20 athletic year. Fans will be able to bring the following style and size bag or package into the venue:
· Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12."
· One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
· Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags.
· An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.
