2025-26 Louisville Men’s Basketball Theme Games
Louisville Men’s Basketball is excited to announce its promotional calendar! Take a look at the theme games for the 2025-26 season.
Group tickets are available NOW for the 2025-26 season! Click the link below to request information.
Explore promotions for each home game by using the drop downs below.
KFC Yum! Center 15th Anniversary Celebration | Join the thrill and excitement of Cardinals Basketball as we celebrate the 15th anniversary of the KFC Yum! Center.
KFV Classic | Louisville Men’s Basketball has partnered with the Kentuckiana Friends of V Classic for a charitable exhibition game. A portion of the single game ticket revenue being donated to the Kentuckiana Friends of V Foundation. Clickhere to purchase tickets.
Season Opener | Men’s Basketball returns to the KFC Yum! Center after a resurgent 2024-2025 season.
Neon Night | Light up the night with us! Wear your bright colors and enjoy the show as neon takes over the KFC Yum! Center.
Kroger Food Drive | In partnership with Kroger, fans are asked to bring non-perishable food items and hygiene products to the game for UofL students, faculty and staff in need. Collection bins will be placed at each entrance to the arena.
Battle of the Bluegrass | This year’s rivalry game is scheduled sooner than it’s ever been scheduled before. Pack the Yum! and Go Cards.
Salute to Service | Both military veterans and active duty personnel are invited to the KFC Yum! Center with discounted tickets and exclusive recognitions for their service. Any active or retired service member may purchase discounted tickets by using this ID.me verified link.
First Responders | Healthcare and frontline emergency personnel are eligible to receive discounted tickets, click here to purchase.
Hall of Fame Weekend | As part of the Hall of Fame weekend festivities, Cardinals Forever Peyton Siva and Russ Smith, along with the entire 2025 Louisville Athletics Hall of Fame class, will be recognized during the game.
Kyle Kuric's Toy Drive | For the 15th year, Kyle Kuric partners with Louisville Men’s Basketball for a holiday toy drive for donation to local children in need. Fans can bring new toys to the game and drop off at collection bins at each arena entrance.
Never Delay Gratitude and Faculty & Staff Appreciation Night | In true Coach Kelsey fashion, Louisville Men’s Basketball gives thanks to our campus community with discounted tickets. All faculty and staff members are able to purchase, and must use their @louisville.edu email address to check out. Click here to purchase.
Junior Bridgeman Jersey Retirement | The Timeless No. 10. We will honor the life and legacy of Junior Bridgeman with a jersey retirement ceremony.
1975 Team Celebration | Members of the 1975 Missouri Valley Conference Champion and NCAA Final Four Semifinalist team return to the KFC Yum! Center for a special recognition.
Teddy Bear Toss | It’s raining teddy bears!! For the fifth consecutive year, fans can bring teddy bears to throw onto the court during halftime. All collected stuffed animals will be donated to the UofL Health Peace Hospital.
Stripe Out | The Stripe Out returns for another season! Prepare your game day outfit based on your designated section.
502 Day | Celebrate the city we all call home throughout the game with special activations and recognitions.
Mental Health Awareness | Stand with us and the Cards All In student-athlete mental health organization in recognizing the importance of mental health.
Ville’ns Appreciation | Students of the official student section of Louisville Athletics, The Ville'ns, will have a chance to win exclusive giveaways and participate in activations throughout the game.
Coaches vs. Cancer | Join Men’s Basketball and the Coaches vs Cancer cause in the fight against cancer as survivors from the community are recognized throughout the game.
1986 Team Celebration | Members of the 1986 National Championship team return to the KFC Yum! Center for a special recognition.
Honoring Black Excellence | In recognition of Black History Month, we will honor influential figures in the community throughout the game.
Season Ticket Member Appreciation | We will thank our most loyal supporters with exclusive prizes, experiences, and recognitions.
White Out | Be loud, wear white, and pack the KFC Yum! Center.
Senior Day Red Out | Support the Louisville Men’s Basketball seniors and wear red to commemorate their time in The Ville.
Kids Day | The KFC Yum! Center has been taken over by kids! The youngest members of Card Nation will participate in exclusive activations and experiences. Members of the Junior Louie's Kids Club have first access to activity registration. Are you a member of the Kids Club? New memberships can be purchased here.
Literacy Day | In observation of National Reading month, Louisville Men’s Basketball is raising awareness for local literacy programs in partnership with the #Fight4Literacy initiative and NCAA Readers Become Leaders programs. Local elementary schools are recognized for their participation in the Louisville Basketball Literacy Challenge during the month of February.
For further assistance, please contact the Ticket Office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (ET), Monday-Friday at (502) 852-5151 or by email at tickets@gocards.com.
