ON-SITE INFORMATION
Welcome to the Red Raider Club Orange Bowl! To ensure that all goes smoothly, please read the following carefully, as it will provide valuable information about your tour package, including game day information. If you need more information regarding the Hilton Miami Downtown, please click here.
December 30th
12:00 – 6:00 pm | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS
Red Raiders Hospitality Desk will be open and located on the Ballroom level in the Concerto Ballroom A.
4:00 pm | CHECK IN
Hilton Miami Downtown check in time
December 31st
10:00 am – 4:00 pm | HOSPITALITY DESK HOURS
Red Raiders Hospitality Desk will be open and located on the Ballroom level in the Concerto Ballroom A.
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm | SOUTH BEACH SHUTTLES
Continuous shuttles will be running between the hotel and South Beach.
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm | NYE PARTY
The Red Raider Club’s New Year’s Eve Party will take place at the Clevelander on South Beach (1020 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139). This is a come-and-go event, conveniently located within walking distance of the parade. Stop by at your leisure to meet fellow Red Raiders!
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm | PEP RALLY
Evening | AT YOUR LEISURE
Enjoy New Year’s Eve on your own in South Florida!
January 1st
8:30 am | DEPARTURE
Meet in the lobby of the hotel at 7:30 am to board motor coach transportation to the Texas Tech Red Raiders Tailgate
9:00 am – 12:00 pm | TAILGATE
Texas Tech Tailgate @ Orange Bowl Fan Fest-Hard Rock Stadium/SW Corner Plaza
12:00 pm | KICK OFF
The 2026 College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl
#4 Texas Tech Red Raiders vs #5 Oregon Ducks
WRECK ‘EM!
45 Minutes Post Game | DEPARTURE
The last motor coaches will depart Hard Rock Stadium 45 minutes post-game.
Charter Information
Arrival Day
8:00 am CT | CHECK IN
Cash Family Sports Nutrition Center
2721 Drive of Champions, Lubbock, TX 79409
Parking is secured and you will park on the West side of Jones AT&T Stadium in parking lot C1. Located across Drive of Champions from the Cash Family Sports Nutrition Center. (https://maps.app.goo.gl/JwFG4R5xQ4k8WLSr7)
Breakfast burritos and coffee service will be provided
Upon arrival, you will receive color-coded luggage tags along with a boarding pass. Please be sure to place the tags on your luggage to ensure it is delivered to the correct hotel.
8:45 am CT – 9:30 am CT | AIRPORT TRANSFERS
All guests will board buses with your luggage and be transferred directly to the plane at the private airport. DO NOT GO DIRECTLY TO THE AIRPORT as you will not be permitted to get on the plane.
10:30 am CT | CHARTER DEPARTURE
Gridiron-RZN Flight number #216
A light lunch will be served on the flight, along with beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverage options.
2:30 pm ET | CHARTER ARRIVAL
Estimated charter arrival into South Florida
Upon arrival in Miami’s private Airport, transportation is provided to your hotel. You will not have access to the airport so please do not rent a car from the airport location.
Hotel arrival information will be given on your hotel specific bus on your way to the hotel.
If your room is not yet ready, your bags will be securely stored and may be delivered to your room or picked up once your room becomes available.
Departure Day
9:00 am ET | MOTOR COACH DEPARTURE
Please be in the lobby with your luggage by 8:30 am to board motor coaches for the return charter flight.
11:00 am ET | CHARTER DEPARTURE
Gridiron flight RZN Flight number #210 departs for Lubbock. A light lunch will be served on the flight, along with beer, wine, seltzers, and non-alcoholic beverage options.
1:30 pm CT | CHARTER ARRIVAL
Estimated arrival of Gridiron flight RZN Flight number #210 into Lubbock. Upon arrival, you will be transferred back with your bags to the Cash Family Sports Nutrition Center.
GAME DAY MAP
Hard Rock Stadium
In an effort to enhance public safety, Hard Rock Stadium has modified its security policy by limiting the size and style of bags allowed in the arena. CLICK HERE for more information on permitted bags.

On-Site Staff Information
| On-Site Staff | Cell Phone | Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Carlos Ramirez | 785-551-9863 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
| Paul Griesedieck | 314-440-7214 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
| Marcy Bennett | 315-212-8950 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
| Katie Bennett | 315-854-4471 | Sports & Entertainment Travel |
| Todd Crowell | 704-661-7542 | Sports & Entertainment Travel (Charter) |
| Amy Irwin | 708-935-8776 | Sports & Entertainment Travel (Charter) |

