Virginia Basketball Game Day Experience
Your Guide to Game Day at JPJ!
The Virginia men’s and women’s basketball teams host a combined 31 games at John Paul Jones Arena this season! Below you will find helpful information to prepare you for each game. Click here for John Paul Jones Arena facility information.
Clear Bag Policy
Virginia Athletics has enacted a clear bag policy for all home football and men’s and women’s basketball games. To learn more about this policy, click here.
Virginia Men’s Basketball Schedule Virginia Women’s Basketball Schedule
Doors open one (1) hour prior to tipoff for all men’s and women’s basketball home games. Please visit the Guest Services desk inside the main lobby of JPJ with any questions that might arise on game day.
Parking and Traffic Information
Men’s Basketball ParkingReserved lots at JPJ, McCue and University Hall open one and a half (1.5) hours before tipoff and must be vacated one (1) hour after the conclusion of the game. Don’t have a reserved parking pass? There are several options to choose from, including:
Important Maps and Traffic Flow Information |
Women’s Basketball ParkingThe JPJ West parking lot and garage are reserved for women’s basketball season ticket holders. Free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in the McCue and University Hall lots. Important Maps and Traffic Flow Information |
Stay Connected
The best way to stay connected to Virginia Basketball on game day is through the various official social media outlets.
- Virginia Men’s Basketball: @UVAMensHoops | Facebook.com/UVAMensHoops | Instagram.com/UVAMensHoops
- Virginia Women’s Basketball: @UVAWomensHoops | Facebook.com/UVAWomensHoops | Instagram.com/UVAWomensHoops
- Jeff White: @JeffWhiteUVA
- Snapchat: gohoos
Make sure to use #GoHoos or #Wahoowa in your Tweets and Instagrams for a chance to see them on Hoo Vision during the game!
Concessions and Merchandise at John Paul Jones Arena
Hungry? Stop by one of the many concessions locations inside JPJ, including the Grill Stand locations featuring burgers made with local Virginia beef. You can also find food from Bojangles’, Ben & Jerry’s, Papa John’s and more.
Section 102 – Food Court Press
Hot Dogs, Bojangles’ Chicken Sandwich, Pretzels, Nachos, Popcorn, Chips, Candy
Fountain Soda, Souvenir Soda, Bottled Water
Section 103 – Papa John’s
Pizza, Wraps, Salads
Bottled Soda, Bottled Water, Bottled Tea, Gatorade, Juice, Cold Brew Coffee
Section 104 – Hardwood Grill
Burgers, Bojangles Chicken Supremes, Bojangles Seasoned Fries, Cheese Steaks, Peanuts, Chips
Fountain Soda, Souvenir Soda, Bottled Water
Section 106 – Dippin Dots
Dippin Dots, Kettle Corn
Bottled Water, Bottled Soda, Coffee
Section 110 – Ben & Jerry’s
Ice Cream Cup, Ice Cream Cone, Cotton Candy, Popcorn
Bottled Soda, Bottled Water
Section 112 – Hardwood Grill
Burgers, Bojangles Chicken Supremes, Bojangles Seasoned Fries, Cheese Steaks, Peanuts, Chips
Fountain Soda, Souvenir Soda, Bottled Water
Section 114 – Food Court Press
Hot Dogs, Bojangles’ Chicken Sandwich, Pretzels, Nachos, Popcorn, Chips, Candy
Fountain Soda, Souvenir Soda, Bottled Water
Section 301 – Food Court Press
Hot Dogs, Bojangles’ Chicken Sandwich, Pretzels, Nachos, Popcorn, Chips, Candy
Fountain Soda, Souvenir Soda, Bottled Water
Section 305 – Grab N Go
Wraps, Salads
Bottled Soda, Bottled Water, Gatorade
Section 306 – Food Court Press
Hot Dogs, Bojangles’ Chicken Sandwich, Pretzels, Nachos, Popcorn, Chips, Candy
Fountain Soda, Souvenir Soda, Bottled Water
Section 306 – Fresh Popcorn Cart
Popcorn, Pretzels, Candy
Bottled Soda, Bottled Water, Gatorade
Section 306 – Wings n Things
Chicken Tender Basket, Chicken Wings, Burgers, Kettle Corn, Funnel Cakes, Foot Long Hot Dogs, French Fries
Fountain Soda, Souvenir Soda, Bottled Water, Sweet Tea, Coffee
Section 306 – Two Kings
Burrito Bowl, Chicken Tender Basket, Chicken Wings, Kettle Corn, Foot Long Corn Dog, French Fries
Fountain Soda, Souvenir Soda, Bottled Water, Sweet Tea, Coffee
Section 307 – Dippin Dots
Dippin Dots, Kettle Corn
Bottled Water, Bottled Soda
Section 309 – Pretzel Cart
Pretzels, Popcorn
Bottled Soda, Bottled Water
Section 310 – Ben & Jerry’s
Ice Cream Cup, Ice Cream Cone, Cotton Candy, Popcorn
Bottled Soda, Bottled Water
Section 310 – Fresh Popcorn Cart
Popcorn, Pretzels, Candy
Bottled Soda, Bottled Water, Gatorade
Section 310 – Papa John’s
Papa Johns Pizza, Pretzels, Hot Dogs, Chips
Fountain Soda, Souvenir Soda, Bottled Water
Section 310 – Pick n Roll
Hot Dogs, BBQ Sandwiches, BBQ Nachos, Pretzels, Nachos, Popcorn, Chips
Fountain Soda, Souvenir Soda, Bottled Water
Section 314 – Funnel Cakes
Funnel Cakes, Kettle Corn, Foot Long Corn Dog
Bottled Soda, Bottled Water, Sweet Tea, Gatorade, Coffee
Section 315 – Food Court Press
Hot Dogs, Bojangles’ Chicken Sandwich, Pretzels, Nachos, Popcorn, Chips, Candy
Fountain Soda, Souvenir Soda, Bottled Water
Cavalier Team Shop merchandise stands at John Paul Jones Arena can be found in the concourse outside sections 103, 113, 305, and 310. Each location features official Nike gear including jerseys, sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats and more.
In-Game Entertainment
We’re excited to welcome back some new and familiar faces to Virginia men’s and women’s basketball game days! Jamar Hicks joins CBS19’s Tara Wheeler as our in-game hosts for men’s basketball, while Brianna Fuller is this year’s women’s basketball host. Ron Manila will be providing the tracks from the DJ booth for men’s games, with DJ Rye will be playing your favorite tunes at all women’s games.
You won’t want to miss some of the nation’s best halftime act performances coming to JPJ during the 2019-20 season. You’re sure to be entertained!
2019-20 Schedule (Entertainment subject to change. More will be added soon!)
Date | Game(s) | Halftime Entertainment |
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Sunday, Nov. 10 | Men’s Basketball vs. JMU | Acrodunk |
Saturday, Nov. 16 | Men’s Basketball vs. Columbia | Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act |
Saturday, Nov. 16 | Women’s Basketball vs. Kentucky | Tyler’s Amazing Balancing Act |
Saturday, Dec. 7 | Men’s Basketball vs. North Carolina | Christian & Scooby |
Sunday, Dec. 29 | Men’s Basketball vs. Navy | Bouncing Bulldogs |
Saturday, Jan. 4 | Men’s Basketball vs. Virginia Tech | Virginia529 Diaper Derby |
Thursday, Jan. 9 | Women’s Basketball vs. Duke | K9 Crew Frisbee Dogs |
Saturday, Jan. 11 | Men’s Basketball vs. Syracuse | K9 Crew Frisbee Dogs |
Sunday, Jan. 19 | Women’s Basketball vs. Virginia Tech | Red Panda |
Monday, Jan. 20 | Men’s Basketball vs. NC State | Red Panda |
Sunday, Jan. 26 | Women’s Basketball vs. Notre Dame | Charlottesville Jazzercise |
Tuesday, Jan. 28 | Men’s Basketball vs. Florida State | SVET |
Wednesday, Feb. 5 | Men’s Basketball vs. Clemson | IM-Rec 3-Point Championships (men) |
Thursday, Feb. 6 | Women’s Basketball vs. Clemson | IM-Rec 3-Point Championships (women) |
Tuesday, Feb. 11 | Men’s Basketball vs. Notre Dame | Continental Tire Dunk Team |
Saturday, Feb. 29 | Men’s Basketball vs. Duke | Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team |
Sunday, March 1 | Women’s Basketball vs. NC State | Chicago Boyz Acrobatic Team |
Saturday, March 7 | Men’s Basketball vs. Louisville | Season Ticket Holder Shootout |
Ticket Information
A limited number of single-game tickets are available for select Virginia men’s basketball home games. To view seat availability and to purchase tickets, click here.
Reserved and general admission tickets are on sale now for Virginia women’s basketball home games. To purchase tickets, click here.
StubHub is the official secondary ticketing partner of Virginia Athletics.
Thank you for your support of Virginia Men’s and Women’s Basketball!