Memphis men’s basketball has laid out its full home promotional calendar for the 2026-27 season, and the Tigers will open the year Saturday at 2 p.m. inside FedExForum.
Penny Hardaway enters his ninth season leading a Memphis team that will play 16 home games, with the first themed night coming against VCU. That opener is Kids Day, also branded as Pouncer Pals, and it also comes with the first of the season’s trading card giveaways.
The trading card program returns for a second straight year, with one student-athlete featured across 15 games. A limited number of cards will be available at the arena on game day.
Memphis also has season tickets on sale for the 2026-27 campaign, while single-game tickets can be purchased online or by calling 901-678-2331.
The promotional slate stretches across the full home schedule. Louisville on Nov. 15 is Retro Game night and features a Cello Jackson Jr. trading card.
Evansville on Nov. 22 brings Prostate Cancer Awareness, a Blue Out, and a Parker Pounds trading card. Jackson State on Dec. 2 is the Education Game, or Field Trip Game.
Grand Canyon on Dec. 11 is 901 Day, billed as City vs. County, with a Fred Smith Jr. trading card.
Little Rock on Dec. 22 is the Holiday Game and includes a Maxim Logue trading card. East Carolina on Dec. 30 is First Responder Appreciation, paired with a Brandin Cummings trading card.
The new year starts with Rice on Jan. 6 for Wrestling Day, featuring Memphis Wrestling and a Josh Holloway trading card. Wichita State on Jan. 14 is the MLK Day Celebration, along with a Nemanja Popovic trading card.
North Texas on Jan. 23 is Coaches vs. Cancer and Youth Basketball Day, with a Corneilous Williams trading card.
In February, UAB on Feb. 7 is a White Out and 6th Man Game, with a Tylik Weeks trading card. Charlotte on Feb. 11 is Student Appreciation and Greek Night, plus a William Whorton trading card.
Utah State on Feb. 20 is Fan Appreciation and Champions For Literary, with a Luke Almodovar trading card. Tulsa on Feb. 25 is Autism Awareness and includes a Jerry Deng trading card.
South Florida on Feb. 28 is Military Appreciation and a Rihards Vavers trading card.
The regular-season home slate closes March 7 against Tulane, when Memphis will mark Senior Day and feature a Jayden Reid trading card.
The Tigers also directed fans to follow the team’s social media channels on Twitter and Instagram.
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