Full Road Schedule
Road Trip Highlights
New York — Madison Square Garden
New York offers iconic venues, world-class dining, and unmatched energy on game day. The Houston Cougars visit Madison Square Garden on Tue, Dec 8 to face the Alabama Crimson Tide. Read our Madison Square Garden visitor guide →
Houston — Toyota Center
Houston offers space-age stadiums, Tex-Mex food, and year-round warm weather. The Houston Cougars visit Toyota Center on Sun, Dec 13 to face the LSU Tigers. Read our Toyota Center visitor guide →
Las Vegas — Michelob ULTRA Arena
Las Vegas offers non-stop entertainment, world-class dining, and brand-new sports venues. The Houston Cougars visit Michelob ULTRA Arena on Tue, Nov 17 to face the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Jacksonville — VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
Jacksonville offers beaches, warm weather, and a relaxed game-day atmosphere. The Houston Cougars visit VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena on Sun, Dec 20 to face the Florida State Seminoles.
Stateline — Tahoe Blue Event Center
The Houston Cougars visit Tahoe Blue Event Center on Sun, Nov 8 to face the California Golden Bears.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many away games do the Houston Cougars play in 2026?
The Houston Cougars play 5 away games in the 2026 season, visiting 5 different cities.
What is the Houston Cougars's longest road trip in 2026?
The longest road trip is 2 games over 6 days, visiting New York, Houston.
What is the Houston Cougars's toughest road game in 2026?
The marquee road game is on Tue, Dec 8 at Madison Square Garden in New York against the Alabama Crimson Tide.
What is the first away game of the 2026 season for the Houston Cougars?
The first away game is on Sun, Nov 8 at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Stateline against the California Golden Bears.
Other Big 12 away schedules
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