West Virginia men’s basketball season ticket holders who renew for 2026-27, or fans who buy new season tickets, will have a shot at a run of reward prizes tied to the upcoming season.
The university announced that eligible fans must have completed payment of their season tickets, or be enrolled in a payment plan, by the relevant date to qualify for that day’s prize. Fans who renewed during the June Seat Adjustment are included, and new buyers can also take part.
The reward slate stretches from Sept. 2 through Oct. 2 and features a mix of experiences and memorabilia. Early prizes include a tour of the WVU Basketball Practice Facility on Sept. 2, a Coach Ross Hodge signed basketball on Sept. 4, and a videoboard fan greeting message at a select home game on Sept. 6, with exclusions possibly applying.
Other giveaways on the schedule include a game-used team basketball on Sept. 8, a pregame VIP experience on Sept. 10, a parking pass to a select home game on Sept. 12, and four tickets to a select home game on Sept. 14, again with exclusions possibly applying.
The list continues with another practice facility tour on Sept. 16, another videoboard fan greeting message on Sept. 18, a postgame photo with the mascot and cheerleaders at a select home game on Sept. 20, and a second pregame VIP experience on Sept. 22.
Late-month prizes include a WVU Nike gear prize pack on Sept. 24, another Coach Ross Hodge signed basketball on Sept. 26, another WVU Nike gear prize pack on Sept. 28, another videoboard fan greeting message on Sept. 30, and a final practice facility tour on Oct. 2.
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