University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Men's Basketball Season Tickets On Sale Now; Pitt To Play WVU In Backyard Basketball Classic At PPG Paints Arena
6/18/2026 2:56:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Season tickets start at just $300 and include Backyard Basketball Classic doubleheader at PPG Paints Arena
PITTSBURGH – Pitt Athletics announced today that men's basketball season tickets for the 2026-27 season are on sale now. Tickets start at just $300 and include exciting non-conference matchups vs. Villanova (Nov. 17 at the Petersen Events Center) and West Virginia (Dec. 9 at PPG Paints Arena) along with nine can't-miss ACC contests highlighted by North Carolina, Syracuse and Virginia.
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The matchup against West Virginia will be the second game of a doubleheader as part of the Backyard Basketball Classic at PPG Paints Arena. Pitt men's basketball season ticket holders will have access to select seats for the Backyard Basketball Classic prior to the public on-sale.
Ticket information, game times, and more about the Backyard Basketball Classic will be announced later this summer, but a ticket to both games is included in every Pitt men's basketball season ticket package.
"Events like the Backyard Basketball Classic are proof that we are willing to make bold decisions to compete in this era of college athletics," Pitt Athletic Director Allen Greene said. "Pittsburgh is a city that loves to rally around big events, and it's important for Pitt to be at the center of creating memorable experiences for our fans and community. While we'd prefer to play every game at The Pete, taking this rivalry to PPG Paints Arena creates a revenue opportunity that goes well beyond a typical home game, and those dollars matter for our student-athletes. In order to do this, it was important that this game be part of our season ticket package, and we look forward to giving Pittsburgh a great event in December that drives meaningful, above-the-cap NIL revenue for our program."
Pitt and West Virginia will play for the 193rd time this season, including the seventh consecutive year. Although West Virginia holds a 102-90 lead in the all-time series, Pitt is 58-36 against the Mountaineers in Pittsburgh, including a 79-72 neutral site victory over WVU in the Civic Arena in 1982.
Pitt men's basketball program retooled its roster following the 2025-26 season, adding 11 transfers and two freshmen. The Panthers' transfer class is ranked among the top 35 nationally by 247Sports and includes seven players with experience at the high major level. Head Coach Jeff Capel also added alums Ricardo Greer and Ronald Ramón to his coaching staff.
To purchase season tickets, visit pittsburghpanthers.com/tickets or call the Panther Ticket Office at 412-648-7488.
