Full Road Schedule
Road Trip Highlights
Houston — Tudor Fieldhouse
Houston offers space-age stadiums, Tex-Mex food, and year-round warm weather. The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros play 2 games at Tudor Fieldhouse (Wed, Nov 25 – Fri, Nov 27), making it an ideal multi-game destination.
Manhattan — Bramlage Coliseum
Manhattan offers the Little Apple, Wildcat pride, and a welcoming college football atmosphere. The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit Bramlage Coliseum on Sun, Nov 8 to face the Kansas State Wildcats.
New Orleans — Lakefront Arena
New Orleans offers Bourbon Street, world-class Cajun food, and unforgettable game-day energy. The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit Lakefront Arena on Sat, Dec 5 to face the LSU New Orleans Privateers.
Austin — Moody Center
Austin offers live music, great barbecue, and a rapidly growing sports scene. The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit Moody Center on Sun, Dec 13 to face the Texas Longhorns.
San Antonio — McDermott Center
San Antonio offers the Riverwalk, great Tex-Mex, and the legacy of the Alamo. The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit McDermott Center on Thu, Dec 31 to face the Incarnate Word Cardinals.
Vermillion — Sanford Coyote Sports Center
The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit Sanford Coyote Sports Center on Fri, Nov 6 to face the South Dakota Coyotes.
Huntsville — Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum
The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit Bernard G. Johnson Coliseum on Mon, Nov 30 to face the Sam Houston Bearkats.
Thibodaux — David R. Stopher Gymnasium
The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit David R. Stopher Gymnasium on Thu, Dec 3 to face the Nicholls Colonels.
Tempe — Desert Financial Arena
The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit Desert Financial Arena on Tue, Dec 8 to face the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many away games do the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros play in 2026?
The UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros play 10 away games in the 2026 season, visiting 9 different cities.
What is the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros's longest road trip in 2026?
The longest road trip is 7 games over 19 days, visiting Houston, Huntsville, Thibodaux, New Orleans, Tempe, Austin.
Which cities do the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros visit most in 2026?
The most-visited cities are Houston (2 games), Vermillion (1 game), Manhattan (1 game).
What is the first away game of the 2026 season for the UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros?
The first away game is on Fri, Nov 6 at Sanford Coyote Sports Center in Vermillion against the South Dakota Coyotes.
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