Galaxy Digital has signed a 15-year agreement to rename Texas Tech University’s football venue Galaxy Stadium starting with the 2026 season.
The deal also makes Galaxy the official digital asset and data center partner of Texas Tech Athletics, according to Friday’s announcement. Financial details were not disclosed.
We’re excited to share that Galaxy has become the official data center and digital asset partner of @TechAthletics under a 15-year agreement, renaming the home of Red Raider football to Galaxy Stadium.
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— Galaxy (@galaxyhq) July 17, 2026
The renamed stadium will host its first game on Sept. 5, when Texas Tech opens the season against Abilene Christian. Along with naming rights, the Galaxy and the university will work on opportunities including artificial intelligence projects, talent training, and student-athlete names, images and likenesses.
Galaxy already operates a Helios data center campus in Dickens County, about 90 miles east of Lubbock. The site has been approved for 1.6 gigawatts of capacity dedicated to artificial intelligence and high-performance computing, according to company figures.
Through the agreement with Texas Tech University, the Galaxy is linking its West Texas infrastructure project to one of the region’s hottest college sports programs. The announcement did not reveal details such as planned AI projects, training programs or payments that athletes may be involved in.
Galaxy links data center business to Texas Tech football
When the 2026 season begins, the Galaxy name will be displayed on stadiums used by universities in the Big 12 Conference. The deal expands the company’s role beyond its brand, as it also extends to digital assets, data centers and university collaboration programs.
Located in nearby Dickens County, the Helios campus provides Galaxy with an existing base of operations near Texas Tech University. Galaxy is positioning this facility for AI and high-performance computing workloads, and its approved power capacity makes it a key part of the region’s larger digital infrastructure developments.
The partnership with Texas Tech University follows continued investment in computing facilities across the state. Texas already hosts Bitcoin miners and infrastructure operators such as Riot Platforms, Cipher Mining, Core Scientific, CleanSpark, IREN, and Hut 8.
In February, mining hardware maker Canaan purchased a 49% interest in three active mines in Texas from Cipher Mining for approximately $40 million. Earlier this month, MARA Holdings announced plans to acquire a powered site with 2 gigawatts of capacity in Texas as a campus to support high-performance computing and Bitcoin mining.
Texas attracts more crypto investment and political spending
Beyond infrastructure development, crypto-related political groups are increasing spending on Texas elections. In May, industry-affiliated political action committees spent more than $10 million on candidates vying for congressional primary runoff races, according to provided reports.
All six candidates supported by these groups won elections, according to the report. The spending adds a new layer to industry activity in a state that already attracts miners, data center developers and digital asset companies.
Texas authorities have also adopted policies regarding Bitcoin. Last year, Governor Greg Abbott signed legislation establishing the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
In May, state regulators began shifting the reserve’s exposure from the Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund to directly held Bitcoin, according to the report. This move makes Texas one of the first U.S. states to use public policy to hold Bitcoin directly, rather than relying solely on regulated investment products.
The Galaxy’s stadium deal adds a major college sports partnership to its operations. The 15-year term of the contract will give the company a longer presence at Texas Tech, but neither party has disclosed the contract amount or the timeline for planned student and workforce programs.
