Paramount+ to Release Texas Tech Football Docuseries Ahead of 2026 Season

Paramount+ is developing a Texas Tech football docuseries titled “Game Plan,” with plans to premiere in time for the 2026 season this fall, according to Deadline. The series is structured as a four-episode run and is positioned to give viewers an in-season look at how the program prepares for the next year’s schedule.

The project will follow the Texas Tech Red Raiders and head coach Joey Maguire, focusing on team preparation leading into the 2026 kickoff, Deadline reported. The announcement places the production within the broader trend of major streaming platforms increasing sports-related original programming, particularly around high-profile college athletics.

Deadline said the docuseries is being produced by Skydance Sports and Second Wind Creative. Both companies have been involved in sports storytelling projects, and their participation indicates an emphasis on long-form, behind-the-scenes access rather than short-form game coverage.

In addition to documenting training and preparation, the series is expected to track the day-to-day work of the coaching staff and players as they move through the offseason and into the start of the next season. Deadline’s description frames the series around a “game plan” approach, emphasizing preparation routines and team momentum.

Paramount+ did not provide a specific premiere date in the report, but the series is being scheduled with the 2026 football season in mind. That timing matters to distribution strategy, as the fall release window typically aligns with audience attention focused on college football, recruiting-related storylines, and regular-season programming.

No additional casting, episode runtimes, or trailer timing were included in the Deadline report. The show’s first public details, as described, are the four-episode format, the production partners, and the general premise of following Texas Tech’s football program and coach Joey Maguire as preparations for 2026 proceed.

The docuseries also adds to streaming platform content decisions that must balance sports access, rights clearances, and the operational realities of college athletic programs. For viewers and families, the outlet’s role is to provide entertainment content that fits the viewing expectations of a broad audience while staying within the standards and limits required for production in athletics settings.

Production partners and the platform are preparing the series for release during the 2026 fall window, with the next steps likely to include additional announcements closer to premiere, such as release dates, marketing materials, and any further casting or contributor details beyond the team and head coach.