University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
10.29.2026 | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
TICKETS
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – UNC Asheville Athletics has announced its non-conference promotional schedule for the 2026–27 men's and women's basketball seasons, featuring an exciting lineup of themed games, special performances, giveaways, community celebrations and interactive fan experiences at Kimmel Arena.
In addition to the promotional schedule, fans will have opportunities to connect with UNC Asheville men's and women's basketball student-athletes through postgame autograph sessions on the court following all home games.
Bulldog fans will have the chance to meet the teams on the court this season instead of the concourse and will also get the opportunity to shoot some hoops during postgame activities.
This season, the athletic department is excited to welcome Bear's Smokehouse BBQ back to be the concession stand provider during basketball season. Below is a sneak peak at some of this year's menu items:
Coming back this season
$10 Mac Attacks for students (choice of pork or chicken)
New menu items:
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The BULL-Dog: 1 hot dog topped with chopped pork and cheese sauce
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The cub meal: 1 hot dog, bag of kettle cooked chips, 1 drink
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The snack pack: 2 bags of popcorn, 2 drinks
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The Bulldog Blue Dirty Soda
The full non-conference promotional schedule is listed below. All promotions are subject to change. Stay updated by visiting uncabulldogs.com/bballpromotions.
November
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Wednesday, Nov. 4 – Home Opener Doubleheader Women's Basketball vs. Clinton College (4:30 p.m.) / Men's Basketball vs. Erskine (7 p.m.) – Home-opening celebration featuring Planet Ruti music video & performance. $5 kids tickets, $11 adults tickets
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Friday, Nov. 6 – National Nacho Day: WBB vs. Georgia State (6:30 p.m.) – First 25 fans get free nachos at the concession stand
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Saturday, Nov. 7 – Mountain Rivalry Blue Out: MBB vs. Western Carolina (5:30 p.m.) – Rivalry Night featuring a student tailgate, alumni activities, UNC Asheville Retro T-shirt giveaway
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Thursday, Nov. 12 – Paint the Mountains Blue: Round 2: WBB vs. Western Carolina (6:30 p.m.) – Mountain Rivalry Rematch
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Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Bulldogs & Brews, 40th Anniversary Edition: MBB vs. Tennessee Tech (6:30 p.m.) – Free commemorative beer glass for first 150 fans. Halftime comedy performance from Actress and Comedian Hilliary Begley. Begley is best known for her role in the Netflix film Dumplin' and her time onstage. During her 15 years in comedy, she has performed internationally as well as opened for Marc Maron, Fortune Fiemster and others. Watching her perform is like being on a rollercoaster you'd stand in line for again and again.
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Tuesday, Nov. 24 – Thankful for Bulldog Nation: WBB vs. ETSU (6:30 p.m.) – Thankful for Bulldog Nation | Enter to win Holiday Pies | Kid's Club Free Entry
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Saturday, Nov. 28 – Holiday Game: MBB vs. Georgia Southern (2 p.m.) – Santa Claus appearance, Children's Holiday Market and Teddy Bear Toss | Kids Free Entry
December
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Wednesday, Dec. 2 – Education Day: WBB vs. Warren Wilson (11:30 a.m.)
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Sunday, Dec. 6 – Sunday Funday: MBB vs. Alice Lloyd (2 p.m.) | Kids Free Entry
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Tuesday, Dec. 8 – Holiday Hoops / Ugly Sweater Night: WBB vs. Furman (6:30 p.m.) – Holiday music, toy drive and mental health awareness recognition. | Kids Free Entry
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Saturday, Dec. 19 – WBB vs. Montreat (2 p.m.) / MBB vs. Morehead State (4:30 p.m.) – Special Guest Appearance, Children's Market, Kid's Club Gets Free Entry
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Tuesday, Dec. 29 – MBB vs. Spartanburg Methodist (2 p.m.) – Basketball Bingo | Kids Free Entry
The conference portion of the promotions schedule will be announced at a later date.
To join the Kid's Club, click here.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities for upcoming basketball promotions, please contact Dan Dial at ddial@unca.edu
