TicketsCINCINNATI -- The University of Cincinnati's inaugural Big 12 basketball season is less than two weeks away, and the department has announced its themes and promotions for the upcoming men's campaign.
FEATURED CONCESSIONS
- Bearcats Happy Hour will begin 90 minutes prior to tipoff and end 30 minutes prior to tipoff, featuring $5 Cincy Lights. Monthly food deals will be introduced throughout the season, beginning with a $5 pizza promo during Bearcats Happy Hour.
- Be on the look out for our new souvenir arena cups.
- In partnership with CCM, we will be updating our lighting programming inside Fifth Third Arena to allow for more advanced lighting experiences before and during games.
- Utilizing Tagboard, which has been a major success in Nippert Stadium, will allow fans to interact with the gameday experience like never before. The improved "second screen" experience will bring fans additional fan polls, marketing promotions and other fan interaction pieces.
- After the viral success of our Bearcat Rihanna concert last season, Bearcat will be doing a Bearcat Concert Series! He has picked four randomly-chosen games to put on a variety of shows for the fans in attendance!
Monday, November 6 - UIC – 9:00 P.M.
- Wear Black // Home Opener
- The start of our inaugural Big 12 season is here and we need our fans to wear black in support of our Bearcats as we kick off the season.
- Halftime: Performance Dogs of Ohio
Sunday, Nov. 19 – Northern Kentucky – 2:00 P.M.
- Game Show Day
- Game Shows were appointment viewing while home sick from school and the highlight of late night family TV!
- We are bringing your Deal or No Deal, Price is Right, Jeopardy, and more of your favorite game shows to Fifth Third Arena!
Wednesday, Nov. 22 – Georgia Tech – 7:00 P.M.
- Wear Red
- Wear red as we take on this ACC foe in non-conference battle, our first meeting with the Yellow Jackets since a Cincinnati victory in the 1996 Sweet Sixteen.
- Halftime: White Lighter performance
Sunday, Dec. 3 – Florida Gulf Coast – 1:00 P.M.
- Mascot Mania
- Join Bearcat and his local mascot friends at Fifth Third Arena for a wild, crazy, and entertaining gameday!
Tuesday, Dec. 12 – Bryant – 7:00 P.M.
- Bearcat Open – Putt-Putt Night
- Everyone loves a round of putt-putt and now we bring it inside Fifth Third Arena.
- Bring the family out to Fifth Third Arena and enjoy some high level basketball and a round of putt-putt throughout the concourse. In-game contest and games will be featured around this theme for a night of fun.
Tuesday, Dec. 19 – Merrimack – 7:00 P.M.
- Bearcat Winterfest // Ugly Sweater Night
- A fun-filled night with holiday themed contests, music, and more! While you're are at it, bring your ugliest holiday sweater and you may be selected for our ugly sweater contest.
- Halftime: Firecrackers
Friday, Dec. 22 – Stetson – 7:00 P.M.
- Grinch Night
- The "Mean One" makes his way to Fifth Third Arena to try and ruin your Holiday!
Tuesday, Jan. 9 – Texas – 7:00 P.M.
- Big 12 Opener // Stripe Out
- Let's kick off our first-ever Big 12 Conference game with a bang and stripe out the stands in red and black! Check below to see what color your section will be wearing. Wear your own red or black gear or purchase limited-edition t-shirts designed to commemorate this historic day in Cincinnati Basketball!
- Halftime: Comet Skippers
Tuesday, Jan. 16 – TCU – 7:00 P.M.
- '90s Night
- Time to throw it back with the fun of the 90's with music, in-game content, and more!
Saturday, Jan. 20 – Oklahoma – 1:00 P.M.
- Military Appreciation // Wear Black
- Cincinnati Men's Basketball celebrates active and retired members of the military. On-court presentations and activations will focus on the brave men and women who serve our country. A special ticket promotion will be available for all active and retired military at a later date.
- Halftime: The Amazing Sladek, The World's Oldest Daredevil
- Coaches vs. Cancer // Wear White
Saturday, Feb. 10 – Houston – 4:00 P.M.
- Neon Night
- Be ready for a night full of bright neon colors, a glow stick giveaway, face painting, special videoboard presentation, and electronic music.
Tuesday, Feb. 13 – Iowa State – 7:00 P.M.
- Greek Night // Area 513
- We invite all Greek Organizations to be a part of our gameday in an attendance challenge between the organizations.
- The mystery of Area 51 comes to the 513. This area is synonymous with Aliens and UFO sightings, may we see any in Fifth Third Arena?
Wednesday, Feb. 21 – Oklahoma State – 7:00 P.M.
- Student Appreciation – Golden Ticket Night
- Halftime: Troy Pop Rocks Jump Rope
Saturday, March 2 – Kansas State – 7:00 P.M.
- Nati Jam
- The award-winning theme night makes its return as you will be fully encompassed in a '90s themed arcade at Fifth Third Arena through videoboard features, arcade games along the concourse, and more.
- Be sure to purchase your exclusive Nati Jam gear by clicking HERE.
- Halftime: Pacers Power Pack
Saturday, March 9 – West Virginia – 2:00 P.M.
- Senior Day // Wear Red
- Wear red as we celebrate our Seniors and all they have done for Cincinnati Basketball!