University of North Carolina Ashville Athletics
Know Before You Go: Homecoming Week
02.17.2026 | Baseball, General, Men's Basketball, Women's Tennis, Women's Basketball
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Homecoming Week 2026 has arrived at UNC Asheville, and it's packed with Bulldog athletic events all week long. Below is everything you need to know before you go.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 18
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Women's Basketball vs. High Point University
6:30 p.m.
Kimmel Arena
Wine Wednesday – $2 off wine at the concession stand and a UNC Asheville-branded wine glass giveaway. Use the promo code "WINE" to receive a discount upon purchasing tickets. -
Nearly Naked Mile
9:30 p.m.
SRC Gym
All donated clothing will benefit the Asheville Homeless Network.
THURSDAY, FEB. 19
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Men's Basketball Watch Party
7 p.m.
Bear's Smokehouse BBQ
Join fellow Bulldog fans to watch Asheville take on High Point University on national TV.
FRIDAY, FEB. 20
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Baseball vs. Rider University
Pregame tailgate – 2:00 p.m.
First pitch – 3:00 p.m.
Greenwood Field -
Hall of Fame Ceremony
6:00 p.m.
Blue Ridge Room
SATURDAY, FEB. 21
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Game Day Tailgate
Begins at 12:00 p.m.
Lots P11 & P12 -
Baseball vs. Rider University
First pitch – 1:00 p.m.
Greenwood Field -
Women's Basketball vs. Presbyterian College
2:00 p.m.
Kimmel Arena
Senior Day Ceremony – 1:45 p.m. -
Men's Basketball vs. Radford University
4:30 p.m.
Kimmel Arena
UNC Asheville Athletics has a clear bag policy for all events inside Kimmel Arena.
SUNDAY, FEB. 22
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Women's Tennis vs. University of North Carolina Wilmington
10:00 a.m.
Grove Park Inn -
Baseball vs. Rider University
12:00 p.m.
Greenwood Field
For tickets to this week's men's and women's basketball games at Kimmel Arena, visit uncabulldogs.com/tickets or call the box office at (828) 258-7880. Admission to all UNC Asheville Baseball games at Greenwood Field is free courtesy of Ingles!
Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early for Saturday's doubleheader and arrive ahead of tipoff to enjoy tailgating festivities and the Women's Basketball Senior Day ceremony. Limited premium reserved seating is still available for Saturday's doubleheader. We look forward to seeing Bulldog Nation pack Kimmel Arena and celebrate together.
