BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — WKU Athletics will offer several new opportunities to fans during the 2026-27 WKU Hilltopper Basketball season at E.A. Diddle Arena.
The Hilltoppers tip off the home schedule against Morehead State on Monday, Nov. 2, with an additional 15 home games to follow. Highlights of the 2026-27 campaign include matchups against Belmont on Tuesday, Dec. 1, and UAB on Saturday, Dec. 12; the Conference USA home opener against New Mexico State on Thursday, Jan. 7; a rivalry matchup with Middle Tennessee on Saturday, Jan. 30; and the regular-season home finale against Kennesaw State on Saturday, March 6.
For the full 2026-27 WKU Hilltopper Basketball schedule, CLICK HERE.
To purchase tickets to 2026-27 WKU Hilltopper Basketball home games, CLICK HERE or call the WKU Ticket Office at 1-800-5-BIGRED.
For the full WKU Hilltopper Basketball Gameday policies and instructions, CLICK HERE.
DRAFT BEER, WINE AND SPIRITS
WKU Athletics will expand alcoholic beverage offerings at home WKU Hilltopper Basketball games beginning in 2026-27, providing fans with additional options as part of an enhanced gameday experience at Diddle Arena.
The expanded offerings will include draft beer, wine and liquor — including NÜTRL — supplementing the alcoholic beverage options previously available to fans at WKU Athletics events. Draft beer options will include 16-ounce Busch Light for $4 and 16-ounce Michelob Ultra for $5. Cocktails and wine will also be available. Draft beer, wine and spirit vendors will be located in the Ed Stansbury Concourse on the second level of Diddle Arena.
Fans must be 21 years of age or older to purchase alcohol. Valid government-issued photo identification will be required for all alcohol purchases.
DIGITAL PARKING
WKU Athletics has transitioned to digital gameday parking. Fans will need to download the WKU Hilltoppers app, create an account and load digital parking passes onto their account prior to their arrival to campus on gameday. A full breakdown of digital parking instructions can be found HERE. Gameday parking instructions can be found HERE.
WKU SPIRIT 50/50 RAFFLE
Hilltopper fans will have a chance to win big with the new WKU Spirit 50/50 raffle — a gameday fundraising initiative benefiting the WKU Cheer and Dance programs.
The WKU Spirit 50/50 Raffle will be available at home WKU Hilltopper Basketball games, and for each raffle, one winner will receive 50% of the total raffle proceeds, less applicable taxes and withholdings, with the remaining proceeds supporting WKU Cheer and Dance.
Fans will be able to purchase raffle tickets both in person at participating events and online at WKUSpirit5050.com. Online participation is available to eligible individuals who are physically located within the Commonwealth of Kentucky at the time of purchase. Raffles may open online prior to the participating event. For full rules and information, visit WKUSpirit5050.com.
HILLTOPPER ASSIST STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP RAFFLE
Eligible WKU students will have the opportunity to win a $1,000 scholarship at 12 men's basketball home games during the 2026-27 season through Hilltopper Assist, made possible by a group of Hilltopper Athletic Foundation donors. A minimum of 300 students must be in attendance for each drawing, with the winner announced during the under-16 or under-12 media timeout of the second half. The initiative begins Nov. 2 against Morehead State and excludes the Dec. 16, Dec. 28, Jan. 7 and Jan. 9 home games during winter break.
HILLTOPPER BASKETBALL $200,000 GIFT MATCH
Hilltopper Basketball fans can increase the impact of their support through a combined $200,000 matching gift commitment from Mahurin Family Foundation Head Coach Hank Plona and Hilltopper Athletic Foundation members Jim and Eva Martens. Plona and the Martens have each committed up to $100,000 to match gifts supporting the program through Feb. 28, 2027.
Fans can give by clicking HERE or by contacting the Hilltopper Athletic Foundation at (270) 745-5321 or HAF@wku.edu. Fans can follow the campaign's progress toward its $200,000 goal by clicking HERE or visiting wkusports.com/sports/mens-basketball and selecting the campaign link under "More Links".
SEASON & SINGLE-GAME TICKETS
Season and single-game tickets for WKU Hilltopper Basketball are on sale now for the 2026-27 season, with men's basketball season tickets starting at $75 per seat, plus an additional HAF donation. Fans can secure seats by purchasing HERE, calling 1-800-5-BIGRED or visiting the WKU ticket office at Diddle Arena.
How to follow WKU Hilltopper Basketball: For complete information on WKU Hilltopper Basketball, visit WKUSports.com or follow the program via social media @WKUBasketball on Instagram and X.
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