Virginia Athletics will receive a limited allotment for the games in which it participates. Please see below for information on ticketing procedures and important dates
First Four
(March 17-18 2026)
University of Dayton Arena — Dayton, OH
Due to the limited allotment Virginia receives, fans are encouraged to purchase tickets directly through the NCAA here.
First/Second Round
(March 19 & 21, 2026)
Due to the limited allotment Virginia receives, fans are encouraged to purchase tickets directly through the NCAA here.
A limited number of Virginia Athletics Foundation donors and 2025-26 Men's Basketball Season Ticket Members will receive an email with the opportunity to REQUEST up to four (4) tickets from Virginia’s allotment beginning Tuesday, March 3rd.
The deadline to request tickets is Sunday, March 15th at 11:59 p.m. Fans who submit a request will be notified of their status on Monday, March 16th and awarded tickets will be charged the same day. Requests are not guaranteed to be filled. Refunds will not be provided for any awarded tickets.
Tickets are $165 for lower-level. All orders are subject to a $10 processing fee per round.
Please note that NCAA ticket orders for the First and Second Round will only be filled should Virginia play in each round. Fans are not permitted to order First Round tickets without committing to Second Round tickets and vice versa. Tickets purchased through Virginia Athletics are only valid for the games in which Virginia plays.
- In the event Virginia wins the First Round, fans awarded tickets will automatically be charged & receive tickets for the Second Round. Please note, seat location may change.
- In the event Virginia loses the First Round, fans will not be charged or receive tickets for the Second Round.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Requests will be filled based on VAF priority points for gifts through December 31, 2025. All 2025 VAF pledges must be paid in full to be eligible. Fans will only be charged in the event they are awarded tickets. All fulfilled requests are non-refundable.
All tickets will be distributed in a digital format to be displayed on a mobile device at the time of entry. Ticket delivery details will be sent to ticket holders in advance of the tournament event dates.