By Kyle Kavanaugh, Louisiana Tech Associate Athletic Director/External Affairs and CBO
Louisiana Tech fans are invited to kick off a new era of Tech Athletics at Fall Fan Fest, set for Friday, Aug. 21, from 6–8 p.m. at Origin Bank Field at Joe Aillet Stadium. Admission is free and open to the public.
As Louisiana Tech prepares for its first season competing in the Sun Belt Conference, fans will have their first opportunity to meet the Bulldog football, soccer, and volleyball teams before the start of the 2026-27 athletic season.
Student-athletes and coaches from all three programs will be available for autographs and photos. At the same time, fans can enjoy interactive sport stations, bounce houses, tailgating games, music, food, LA Tech merchandise, and family-friendly activities throughout the evening.
Season tickets for Bulldog football will be available for purchase during the event, along with memberships to Champ’s Kids Club (ages 12 and under) and Varsity Blue (ages 13-18), which provide members with various perks, including admission to all Louisiana Tech home regular-season athletic events throughout the 2026-27 season.
Fans can also learn more about the upcoming athletic year, purchase tickets, and prepare to Bark Louder as Louisiana Tech begins its inaugural Sun Belt campaign.
Upcoming Season Openers
- Soccer opens the 2026-27 athletic season on Thursday, Aug. 13, at 7 p.m., hosting Nicholls at Robert Mack Caruthers Field.
- Volleyball opens the season by hosting the Jambalaya Jam Tournament inside the Thomas Assembly Center on Aug. 28-30. The Bulldogs’ first match is Friday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m. against Iona.
- Football opens the 2026 season on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 6:30 p.m. against Northwestern State at Joe Aillet Stadium.