PHILADELPHIA – Penn Athletics is excited to announce the following fan promotions for the 2025-26 Men's basketball regular season.
 
Season, single-game and group ticket packages are currently on sale. Click here to secure your seats!
 
Click here for more information on this season's theme days and gameday promotions.

November 7 vs. Rowan (7 p.m.) 
Replica Jersey Tank Top

• To commemorate the new era of Penn Men's Basketball and the return of the classic "Pennsylvania" uniforms, students in attendance will receive a replica retro jersey tank top upon entry and while supplies last.

 
Students who attend both the women's and men's games of the opening night doubleheader will receive free pizza between games and be entered to win one of the following prizes. Students must check in on Penn Rewards to be eligible. 

• Courtside seats for a mutually agreed upon game
• Nike Prize Pack
• Basketball signed by Coach McCaffery and Coach McLaughlin

 
Big 5 Student Ticket priority access

• Students in attendance are eligible to receive priority access to Big 5 Classic tickets and will be registered for student bus information. Must attend 4 out of the first 8 men's and women's basketball games.

 
Toys for Tots

• During each home game in November, fans can bring new toys or books to be donated to local children through the Toys for Tots Foundation.

November 17 vs. Saint Joseph's (7 p.m.)
Blue Out

• All fans are encouraged to wear blue for the game. In addition, blue pom poms will be distributed while supplies last.

 
97.5 The Fanatic Knockout Contest

• In partnership with 97.5, Andrew Salciunas of the Kincade and Salciunas Morning Show will host halftime knockout contest live during the game. The event will feature…
  • Live appearance by Andrew Salciunas and others from 97.5 Fanatic
  • Ten (10) lucky listeners participating in a halftime knockout contest for the chance to win Penn Basketball tickets, Quakers gear, and Sixers tickets.
  • Pre- and post-event endorsement of the University of Pennsylvania as 97.5's hometown university

Big 5 Student Ticket priority access

• Students in attendance are eligible to receive priority access to Big 5 Classic tickets and will be registered for student bus information. Must attend 4 out of the first 8 men's and women's basketball games.

 
Toys for Tots

• During each home game in November, fans can bring new toys or books to be donated to local children through the Toys for Tots Foundation.

Friday, November 28 – Sunday, November 30
Cathedral Classic

• The fourth edition of the Cathedral Classic takes place over Thanksgiving weekend and features:
  • Friday, November 28
    • 2:00 PM – La Salle vs Hofstra
    • 4:30 PM – Penn vs Merrimack
  • Saturday, November 29
    • 2:00 PM – Merrimack vs Hofstra
    • 4:30 PM – Penn vs La Salle
  • Sunday, November 30
    • Noon – La Salle vs Merrimack
    • 2:30 PM – Penn vs Hofstra

 
Big 5 Student Ticket priority access

• Students in attendance are eligible to receive priority access to Big 5 Classic tickets and will be registered for student bus information. Must attend 4 out of the first 8 men's and women's basketball games.

 
Toys for Tots

• During each home game in November, fans can bring new toys or books to be donated to local children through the Toys for Tots Foundation.

December 6 vs. TBD
Big 5 Classic presented by Toyota 

• Students will receive FREE tickets, t-shirts and transportation to Xfinity Mobile Arena

December 8 vs. Lafayette (6:00 p.m.)
Most Valuable Professor

• Join us as we celebrate Penn Basketball's nominated faculty members on the court during halftime. All professors and faculty members in attendance will receive a special welcome announcement during the game.

 
Ugly Sweater Night

• All fans are encouraged to wear their ugliest holiday sweater to the game. Fans will have the opportunity to enter an Ugly Sweater competition at halftime, where the ugliest sweaters will win a special Penn Athletics Prize.  

 
Last Day of Classes Cocoa

• To celebrate the last day of classes, students can enjoy free hot chocolate during the game (while supplies last). 

December 31 vs. NJIT (2:00 p.m.)
Community Day

• West Philadelphia schools, church groups, youth teams, and community groups are eligible to receive complimentarily tickets to enjoy an afternoon of Penn men's basketball at the historic Palestra. Group leaders can request tickets for their organization by clicking here.

 
Ring in the New Year

• Fans are invited to celebrate the new year with Penn Men's Basketball. The game will feature a special "Countdown to Tipoff" timer, a New Years Eve selfie station and 2026 celebratory décor throughout the arena. 

January 10 vs. Brown (2 p.m.)
Throwback Day

• Penn Athletics is going retro on Throwback Day. The game will feature retro-style game presentation elements, throwback graphics and top music from previous decades. Fans will be encouraged to wear their best retro fits or Penn gameday gear. 

January 24 vs. Yale (2 p.m.)
Coaches vs Cancer

• Penn Men's Basketball will honor CvC's Suits and Sneakers week including…
  • Coaches, support staff, and event staff wearing suits and sneakers throughout the game
  • A custom donation page for fans to support cancer research
  • Fans, players, coaches, officials and staff will be given "I Suit Up" for cards for a special pregame recognition
  • Suit-style t-shirt giveaway for students, while supplies last

February 7 vs. Princeton (2 p.m.) 
Hoops for Troops

• Penn Athletics will honor military members and their families throughout the game. Military Appreciation initiatives include: 
  • In partnership with VetTix and the VA Hospital, fans will be able purchase tickets to be donated to veteran and active military members and their families. Click here to support the Seats for Soldiers program.
  • Fans will have the opportunity to nominate a military hero in their life to be honored during the game. Click here to nominate a service member.
  • Military Care Package Drive: fans can bring a variety of care package items to be donated to active military members during their deployment. Donation bins will be available at each entrance.
  • A special station will be setup in the concourse where fans can write letters of support and encouragement to active and deployed service members
  • Active and veteran military members will be recognized on court and on the videoboard throughout the game

 
Alumni Day

• Penn Athletics and the Penn Champions Club will honor the 1966, 1971, 1996, and 2006 Ivy League Championship teams on court. In addition, all Penn Men's Basketball alumni in attendance will receive recognition during the game.

February 13 vs. Columbia (7 p.m.)
Glow Night

• Students and fans will enjoy a special postgame rave-style concert with music from our very own Palestra DJ. All students in attendance will be given free glow sticks, while supplies last. 

February 14 vs. Cornell (6 p.m.)
Hoops & Hearts

• Fans are invited to celebrate Valentine's Day at the Palestra. The first 100 students will receive a free rose and fans will have the opportunity to participate in a special edition of the Newlywed game at halftime.

 
Collect-Them-All Giveaway

• Penn Athletics is introducing an improved athletics-wide giveaway program throughout the 2025-26 school year. Students can collect the 2025-26 men's basketball pin by visiting the Penn Rewards kiosk at this game. They will also receive a complimentary lanyard to display the pins, while supplies last.

February 27 vs. Dartmouth (7 p.m.)
Unity Game

• Penn Athletics is proud to partner with student-athlete affinity groups and the office of community engagement and well-being to present the annual Unity Game. The game will feature…
  • On court recognition of Penn Athletics' affinity groups including Black Student-Athletes at Penn (BSAP), Women's Athletics Association (WAA), Asian Pacific Indigenous Athlete Coalition (APIAC), International Student-Athlete Association (ISAA), Student-Athlete Wellness Ambassadors (SAWA), and Athlete Ally
  • A special t-shirt giveaway for students, signifying unity across campus
  • Tribute to Penn Athletics partnership with A Long Talk

 
 February 28 vs. Harvard (6 p.m.) 
Senior Night 

• Join us as we recognize the class of 2026 with a special pregame senior ceremony

 
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