West Virginia University Athletics is rolling out a full slate of group ticket opportunities for the 2026-27 Mountaineer men’s and women’s basketball seasons, with themed nights set throughout the year at Hope Coliseum.
The offers are aimed at groups that want to take in a game together, including educators, youth sports teams, scout troops, 4-H clubs, churches, alumni groups, businesses and community organizations. WVU is also setting aside recognition nights for military members, first responders, healthcare workers, and energy and union workers.
Fans and group leaders who want to get in on any of the promotions can fill out the Group Ticket Interest Form. After the offers are released, they’ll get follow-up information with access to the ticket deal and promotional code.
On the men’s side, the group nights start Thursday, Nov. 12 against Mercer with Military & First Responders Day. Other men’s games tied to special promotions include Tuesday, Dec. 1 vs.
Mercyhurst for Youth Hoops Night, Saturday, Dec. 5 vs. Virginia Tech for 4-H, Parents Club and Faith & Family Day, Sunday, Dec. 13 vs.
Coppin State for Youth Sports Day and Scout Day, Wednesday, Dec. 16 vs. Northern Arizona for Healthcare Appreciation, and Monday, Dec. 21 vs.
South Carolina State for Educator Appreciation and Mountaineer Kids Club.
WVU also noted Big 12 Conference group ticket offers, with the dates to be announced later.
The women’s schedule features its own set of themed nights, beginning Friday, Dec. 4 vs. Harvard with Heroes Day for military members and first responders, plus 4-H and Educator Appreciation.
That continues Tuesday, Dec. 15 vs. Robert Morris for Natural Gas & Energy Worker Appreciation, Wednesday, Dec. 30 vs.
Kansas for Mountaineer Kids Club, Sunday, Jan. 10 vs. TCU for Scout Day, Parents Club and Union Worker Appreciation, and Wednesday, Jan. 13 vs.
Kansas State for Educator Appreciation.
Additional women’s group dates include Saturday, Jan. 23 vs. Iowa State for Youth Sports Day and Parents Club, Saturday, Jan. 30 vs.
Cincinnati for Faith & Family Day and Spirit Day, Tuesday, Feb. 9 vs. Utah for Healthcare Worker Appreciation, Saturday, Feb. 20 vs.
Texas Tech for Alumni Day and Parents Club, and Tuesday, Feb. 23 vs. BYU for a Black History Month Offer.
For the latest updates on Mountaineer basketball, tickets and promotions, WVU directs fans to WVUGAME.com.
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