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DATE	TIME	OPPONENT	PROMOTION	DESCRIPTION
Saturday, October 4	1:00 PM	Dartmouth	First Years on the Field	We invite all Penn first-year students to join us for a pregame fan tunnel, welcoming the Penn Football team to the field in their home opener! Participating first-year students will also get a VIP credential.

			Most Valuable Professor	Join us as we celebrate Penn Football’s nominated faculty members on the field for a halftime recognition. All professors and faculty members in attendance will receive a special welcome announcement during the game.

			Penn Friends & Family Day	The Division of Human Resources and Penn Athletics invite faculty, staff, postdocs, and friends to a day of football, food, community, and fun!

Friday, October 10	7:00 PM	Marist	Community Night	West Philadelphia schools, church groups, youth teams, and community groups are eligible to receive complimentarily tickets to enjoy an evening of Penn football at historic Franklin Field.

			Cancer Awareness Game	Join us as we partner with organizations across campus and in the community to raise awareness for all cancers and recognize those who have battled or are currently battling cancer.

Friday, October 31	7:00 PM	Brown	Friday Night Frights	Get in the Halloween spirit while packing Franklin Field as we play under the Friday night lights. Children who dress in costume can receive a free game ticket at the door and “trick-or-treat" underneath the scoreboard.

				Penn Athletics will also host a pumpkin painting competition where fans can vote on their favorite pumpkin! Fans will have the opportunity to submit their own pumpkins on social media ahead of the game.

				Students will also receive a free Penn x Halloween-themed t-shirt, while supplies last.

Saturday, November 8	1:00 PM	Cornell	Homecoming Weekend	Home is where the Quakers are! We’re excited to welcome all Penn alumni back to Franklin Field on Homecoming.

			Collectable Pin Giveaway	Penn Athletics is introducing an improved athletics-wide giveaway program throughout the 2025-26 school year. Students can collect their 2025 Penn Football pin by visiting the Penn Rewards kiosk at this game.

Saturday, November 22	1:00 PM	Princeton	Senior Day	Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026! Don’t forget to arrive early as we honor our senior Quakers in a special pregame ceremony for all of their contributions and hard work for the Penn Football program.

			Military Appreciation Day	Penn Athletics will honor military members and their families throughout the game. Fans will have the opportunity to nominate a military hero in their life to be honored during the game. Click here to nominate your hero!

				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 participate in the Seats for Soldiers program.

				Fans can also show their support for our troops by bringing care package items or writing a letter of encouragement to be sent to an active service member.

DATE	TIME	OPPONENT	PROMOTION	DESCRIPTION
Friday, November 7	7:00 PM	Rowan	Replica Jersey Tank Top Giveaway	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.

			Women's & Men's Doubleheader	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 McCaffrey and Coach McLaughlin

			Toys for Tots Drive	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.

Tuesday, November 17	7:00 PM	Saint Joseph's	Blue Out	West Philadelphia schools, church groups, youth teams, and community groups are eligible to receive complimentarily tickets to enjoy an evening of Penn women’s basketball at the historic Palestra. Group leaders can request tickets for their organization here.

			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

			Toys for Tots Drive	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	4:30 PM	Merrimack	Cathedral Classic	The fourth edition of the Cathedral Classic takes place over Thanksgiving weekend. Friday's games feature:
				2:00 PM – La Salle vs Hofstra 4:30 PM – Penn vs Merrimack

			Toys for Tots Drive	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.

Saturday, November 29	4:30 PM	La Salle	Cathedral Classic	The fourth edition of the Cathedral Classic takes place over Thanksgiving weekend. Saturday's games feature:
				2:00 PM – Merrimack vs Hofstra 4:30 PM – Penn vs La Salle

			Toys for Tots Drive	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.

Sunday, November 30	2:30 PM	Hofstra	Cathedral Classic	The fourth edition of the Cathedral Classic takes place over Thanksgiving weekend. Sunday's games feature:
				Noon – La Salle vs Merrimack 2:30 PM – Penn vs Hofstra

			Toys for Tots Drive	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.

Saturday, December 6	TBD	TBD	Big 5 Classic presented by Toyota	Students will receive FREE tickets, t-shirts and transportation to Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Monday, December 8	6:00 PM	Lafayette	Most Valuable Professor	Join us as we celebrate Penn Men's Basketball’s nominated faculty members on the court during halftime. All professors and faculty members in attendance will also 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).

Wednesday, December 31	2:00 PM	NJIT	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.

Saturday, January 10	2:00 PM	Brown	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.

Saturday, January 24	2:00 PM	Yale	Coaches vs Cancer	Penn Men’s Basketball will honor CvC’s Suits and Sneakers week with coaches, support staff, and event staff wearing suits and sneakers throughout the game

				Students in attendance will also receive a FREE suit-style t-shirt upon entry and while supplies last.

Saturday, February 7	6:00 PM	Princeton	Hoops for Troops	Penn Athletics will honor military members and their families throughout the game. Fans will have the opportunity to nominate a military hero in their life to be honored during the game. Click here to nominate your hero!

				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 participate in the Seats for Soldiers program.

				Fans can also show their support for our troops by bringing care package items or writing a letter of encouragement to be sent to an active service member.

			Alumni Day	Penn Athletics and the Penn Champions Club will honor the 1966, 1971, 1996, and 2006 Ivy League Championship teams on court. Join us as we welcome all Penn Women’s Basketball alumni back to the Palestra.

Friday, February 13	7:00 PM	Columbia	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.

Saturday, February 14	2:00 PM	Cornell	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.

			Collectible Pin 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.

Friday, February 27	7:00 PM	Dartmouth	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 A tribute to Penn Athletics partnership with A Long Talk

Saturday, February 28	6:00 PM	Harvard	Senior Night	Join us as we recognize the class of 2026 with a special pregame senior ceremony.

DATE	TIME	OPPONENT	PROMOTION	DESCRIPTION
Friday, November 7	4:00 PM	King's College	Palestra T-Shirt Giveaway	The first 150 fan in attendance will receive a FREE Palestra t-shirt!

			Women's & Men's Doubleheader	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 McCaffrey 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.

Tuesday, November 18	6:00 PM	Norfolk State	Community Night	West Philadelphia schools, church groups, youth teams, and community groups are eligible to receive complimentarily tickets to enjoy an evening of Penn women’s basketball at the historic Palestra. Group leaders can request tickets for their organization here.

			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.

Monday, November 24	6:00 PM	Saint Joseph's	Most Valuable Professor	Join us as we celebrate Penn Women Basketball’s nominated faculty members on the court for during halftime. All professors and faculty members in attendance will receive a special welcome announcement during the game.

			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.

Thursday, December 4	6:00 PM	Maine	Buzzer Before the Break	Students are invited to enjoy a cozy, stress-free night of basketball before finals. Free hot cocoa will be available while supplies last and students are encouraged to wear their comfiest PJs to the game.

Sunday, December 7	TBD	TBD	Big 5 Classic presented by Toyota	Students will receive FREE tickets, t-shirts and transportation to Finneran Pavilion.

Friday, December 19	11:30 AM	Washington State	Education Day	Local schools, community organizations and educational programs are invited to Education Day at the Palestra. Students will be permitted to bring their own bagged lunches to the Palestra and enjoy a fun-filled day including…
				A free educational workbook featuring Penn Women’s Basketball-themed puzzles to practice math, geography, spelling, and more. Poster making station Opportunity to participate in on court promotions and special experiences Postgame autograph session with the team

Saturday, January 3	2:00 PM	Princeton	Camper Reunion	Penn Women’s Basketball campers will be invited back to the Palestra to watch their counselors compete. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in…
				Pregame high five tunnel welcoming the Quakers to the court Special halftime competition, to be determined A postgame autograph session with the team

			Disney Game	Disney Day returns to the Palestra. Fans are encouraged to dress as their favorite Disney character or wear their Mickey/Minnie Ears. They will enjoy Disney-themed sing-a-longs during timeouts, prizes for on court promotions, and a special surprise giveaway.

Saturday, January 17	2:00 PM	Harvard	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.

			Collectible Pin Giveaway	Penn Athletics is introducing an improved athletics-wide giveaway program throughout the 2025-26 school year. Students can collect the 2025-26 women’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.

Monday, January 19	2:00 PM	Dartmouth	MLK Jr. Day Celebration	Penn Athletics will recognize recipients of the MLK Community Involvement Recognition award. Members of the African American Resource Center will also be welcomed and recognized during the game

Friday, January 30	6:00 PM	Cornell	Hoops for Troops	Penn Athletics will honor military members and their families throughout the game. Fans will have the opportunity to nominate a military hero in their life to be honored during the game. Click here to nominate your hero!

				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 participate in the Seats for Soldiers program.

				Fans can also show their support for our troops by bringing care package items or writing a letter of encouragement to be sent to an active service member.

			Play4Kay	Penn Women’s Basketball will host the annual Play4Kay game, Uniting coaches, players, officials, and fans in the fight against all cancers affecting women. The team will wear Pink warm-ups and pink pom poms, ribbons and other accessories will be available for fans, while supplies last. Together, we are working to END CANCER.

Saturday, January 31	5:00 PM	Columbia	National Girls & Women in Sports Day	The annual NGWSD Clinic returns. Young girls will have the opportunity to experience a variety sports, learning skills from Penn’s female varsity student-athletes. Registration includes access to the pregame clinic in Rockwell, a ticket to the women’s basketball game, and participation in a postgame autograph session with the team.

			Alumnae Night	Penn Athletics and the Penn Champions Club will honor the 2001 and 2016 Ivy League Championship teams on court. Join us as we welcome all Penn Women’s Basketball alumni back to the Palestra.

Saturday, February 21	2:00 PM	Yale	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

Saturday, March 7	2:00 PM	Brown	Senior Day	Join us as we recognize the class of 2026 with a special pregame senior ceremony

DATE	TIME	OPPONENT	PROMOTION	DESCRIPTION
Saturday, November 22	Noon	Hofstra	Beats the Streets vs Upper Darby	Fans can enjoy a special pre-meet youth exhibition between Beat the Streets Philadelphia and Upper Darby wrestling. collection will begin

			Team IMPACT	The Penn Wrestling program will honor the newest addition to their team – Team IMPACT signee, Silas – with a special pregame ceremony. Team IMPACT matches children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating a long-term, life-changing experience for everyone involved.

Sunday, November 23	All Day	Keystone Classic	29th Annual Keystone Classic	The 29th annual Keystone Classic hosted by the PRTC returns to the Palestra and features Central Michigan, Drexel, Edinboro, F&M, Harvard, Hofstra, Lock Haven, Michigan State, Penn, Rutgers, and Virginia Tech.

Monday, December 22	7:00 PM	Virginia	Pre-Meet Women's Clinic	World class senior level wrestler Skylar Grote will host a special clinic prior to the meet vs. Virginia. The clinic is free and will be open to wrestlers of all ages.

			Youth Night	Local youth wrestling organizations and school programs are invited to an exciting night in the Palestra. Attendees will enjoy a poster making station in the Palestra lobby, the opportunity to take part in a pre-meet high five tunnel, and participation in a post meet autograph session. Kids are invited to wear their singlets or organization’s gear to the meet.

Sunday, January 25	1:00 PM	Columbia	Alumni Day	Home is where the Quakers are! We’re excited to welcome Penn Athletics and the Penn Champions Club are excited welcome former Penn Wrestlers and their families back to the Palestra on Alumni Day. All alumni in attendance will be recognized throughout the meet. Penn alumni back to Franklin Field on Homecoming.

Sunday, February 8	1:00 PM	Cornell	Blue Out	All fans will be encouraged to wear blue for the game. In addition, blue pom poms will be distributed while supplies last.

			Pennant Giveaway	Fans in attendance will receive an exclusive Penn Wrestling pennant upon entry and while supplies last.

Thursday, February 19	7:00 PM	Rider	Senior Night	The senior members of the Penn Wrestling team will be honored with their families during a special pre-meet ceremony. Content highlighting the senior wrestling student-athletes will also be highlighted on the videoboard throughout the meet.

			Collectable Pin Giveaway	Penn Athletics is introducing an improved athletics-wide giveaway program throughout the 2025-26 school year. Each team will receive a uniquely designed pin representing their program. Students can collect their Penn Wrestling pin by visiting the Penn Rewards kiosk on meetday. They will also receive a complimentary lanyard to display the pins.

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Giveaway Policy

Only one giveaway item will be distributed per eligible fan. An eligible fan is a fan that meets advertised description. Extra game tickets may not be redeemed for additional giveaway items. Giveaway items are available while supplies last.

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