University of Minnesota Athletics
MEN'S BASKETBALL 2025-26 Promotions
Nov. 3 | GARDNER-WEBB
HOME OPENER
Join us at Williams Arena as we tip off the Niko Medved era and 2025-26 season against Gardner-Webb!
GIVEAWAY: 2025-26 SCHEDULE POSTER
Pick up a free 2025-26 Gopher Men's Basketball schedule poster behind section 106!
Nov. 8 | Alcorn state
GOLDY SQUAREPANTS
Join Goldy under the sea for a nautical afternoon of fun at Williams Arena!
Get $3 peanut butter and jelly(fish) sandwiches at concessions!
Nov. 15 | green bay
MILITARY APPRECIATION
Gopher Men's Basketball honors all active duty and veteran military service members on November 15!
Through a partnership with Vet Tix, we are able to provide complimentary tickets to active military personnel and veterans. A small fee associated helps Vet Tix distribute tickets to all service members. Sign up for an account and become verified to receive your tickets today!
Nov. 18 | chicago state
$2 HOT DOG NIGHT
Hot dog fans, rejoice! Enjoy $2 hot dogs as Gopher Men’s Basketball takes on Chicago State.
Dec. 3 | indiana
STUDENT NIGHT & PRIZE-A-PALOOZA
It's Student Night at the Barn as the Gophers open up Big Ten play. ALL UMN Twin Cities Students can claim FREE tickets to the game and can enter to win prizes and merch at the marketing table outside the student section!
Dec. 14 | texas southern
GOLDY'S KIDS CLUB DAY
Join us for Kids’ Day at Williams Arena! Fun for the whole family, including face painting for kids on the concourse!
Goldy's Kids Club members and guests get discounted admission!
Dec. 21 | campbell
HOLIDAY HOOPS
Get in the holiday spirit and spend your Sunday with Gopher Men's Basketball!
Wear an ugly sweater to the game and get a discounted game ticket!
HALFTIME BABY RACES
Think your little one has the need for speed? Sign up your baby for a chance to compete in the Halftime Baby Race during halftime. Submit your entry by November 30th for a chance to compete!
Submit Entry
dec. 29 | fairleigh dickinson
$2 HOT DOG NIGHT
Score $2 hot dogs while cheering on Gopher Men’s Basketball as they take on Fairleigh Dickinson!
COLLEGE ID NIGHT
Back in town on winter break? Show ANY valid college ID at the ticket window on game day to get a $5 student section ticket!
EDUCATOR APPRECIATION
Educators can receive discounted admission to the game by emailing GopherSports@umn.edu for more information or via the link below!
Educator Appreciation
jan. 6 | IOWA
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM DAY
High Schools that submit current team rosters by December 31st receive FREE admission! Submit your team roster via the form below.
Submit Team Roster
jan. 9 | usc
BINGO AT THE BARN
Grab a friend and come to The Barn for Bingo Night!
The first 1,000 fans to stop at our bingo night table outside of section 103 can pick up a bingo card. Keep an eye on the video board to see if your lucky numbers appear for special prizes throughout the game!
jan. 13 | WISCONSIN
STUDENT GIVEAWAY: "BARNYARD BENCH MOB" T-SHIRT (500)
The first 500 students will get a FREE "Barnyard Bench Mob" t-shirt!
"STUDENT FOR A DAY" TICKET PACKAGE
Purchase a "Barnyard Bench Mob" t-shirt ticket package and become a student for the day! All ticket packages come with a *t-shirt and a student section ticket. Packages are available for anyone to purchase!
*T-shirt sizes included are adult small through XXXL, given out on a first-come first-served basis on game day (Gates open 60 minutes prior to game start). Preferred sizes aren't guaranteed and package purchasers must attend the game to redeem!
View "Barnyard Bench Mob" T-Shirt Design
Student For a Day Ticket Package
jan. 24 | nebraska
GAME SPONSOR: GOOD MOLECULES
ALUMNI DAY
Help us welcome back our Gopher Men's Basketball Alumni as we take on Nebraska! Stay seated during halftime as we recognize our Gopher greats.
EDUCATOR APPRECIATION / FIGHT FOR LITERACY
Educators can receive discounted admission to the game by emailing GopherSports@umn.edu for more information or via the link below! Join us in the Fight for Literacy!
Educator Appreciation
feb. 4 | michigan state
GAME SPONSOR: Minnesota Pork Board
STUDENT GIVEAWAY: REPLICA JERSEY (750)
The first 750 students receive a Gopher Men's Basketball x B1G-branded white replica jersey!
HOOPS4ALS
Come out to the game as we support Hoops4ALS and promote ALS advocacy and research.
HOOPS4ALS Info
feb. 8 | maryland
GAME SPONSOR: M Health Fairview
SKI-U-STRONG CANCER GAME
The Gophers have teamed up with M Health Fairview for the Ski-U-Strong initiative that pairs local cancer patients with Men's Basketball student athletes. Help us celebrate our cancer warriors!
feb. 21 | rutgers
HIGH SCHOOL TEAM DAY
High Schools that submit current team rosters by February 15th receive FREE admission! Submit your team roster via the form below.
Submit Team Roster
feb. 28 | ucla
GAME SPONSOR: EVERLIGHT SOLAR
THROWBACK GAME
We are throwing it back to an old-school look as the Gophers take on UCLA.
STUDENT GIVEAWAY: RETRO HAT (750)
The first 750 students will receive a retro Minnesota Basketball hat!
FIRST RESPONDERS APPRECIATION
First Responders can receive discounted admission to the game by emailing GopherSports@umn.edu for more information or via the link below!
First Responders Appreciation
Mar. 7 | northwestern
SENIOR DAY
Help us celebrate our senior class pre-game for their final regular season home contest at The Barn as your Gophers host Northwestern!
season promotions
2025-26 SEASON LONG PROMOTIONS
- Posters - Pick-up a FREE schedule poster at the marketing table located behind section 106!
- Goldy's Kids Club - Goldy's Kids Club members can stop by the marketing table behind section 106 to receive a passport sticker at each home game!
- Golden Ticket Promotion - At select Golden Ticket games, one lucky popcorn will include a Golden Ticket! Bring your winning ticket to the marketing table outside Section 106 to claim a basketball signed by the 2025-26 Gopher Men’s Basketball team.
**PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL PROMOTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.**
SEASON TICKET BENEFITS & PRICING
▸ Gopher Score pre-sale access for ticket on-sales, postseason tickets, and more!
▸ Access to Gopher Loyalty Program 
events & other exclusive benefits!
MORE INFORMATION
Call 1-800-U-GOPHER Email GopherSports@umn.edu Request Ticket Information Tickets Help & FAQ
In-Person Help: 3M Arena at Mariucci Ticket Office (M-F 9-4)
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