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 Parking

Reserved 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:

  • North Grounds and The Park Parking Lots – Free on a first-come, first-served basis as available. Shuttles run between the Park and John Paul Jones Arena starting one and a half (1.5) hours prior to tipoff.
  • Emmett/Ivy Garage – Cash parking on game day. A 10-minute walk to JPJ.
  • Central Grounds Garage – Hourly fees apply. A 15-minute walk to JPJ.

Important Maps and Traffic Flow Information

Women’s Basketball Parking

The 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.

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
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!