TOLEDO, Ohio - The University of Toledo Athletic Department announced its promotional schedule on Thursday with a student-centered focus for the 2025-26 men's basketball season.
Highlighting the student involvement at the games will be a Rocket Madness Halftime Basketball Tournament. Student organizations will be competing against each other throughout the season with several of their battles taking place at halftime of men's and women's basketball games in Savage Arena.
Toledo will play 15 home games this season, highlighted by a Stripe Savage game for Toledo's Battle of I-75 game vs. Bowling Green on Jan. 24. In addition, a student tailgate will be held prior to the matchup vs. the Falcons with the Troy Pop Rocks jump rope group performing at halftime.
Other specialty-themed games include Tod Father Day vs. Marshall on Nov. 8 with Tod Father T-shirts provided to UT students, Lord of the Wings Night vs. Youngstown State on Nov. 19, Rocket Kids Club Night and a GOLD OUT vs. Miami on Jan. 9, a BLUE OUT vs. Ohio on Jan. 13, and the ninth-annual Rockets for Life game presented by Life Connection of Ohio vs. Ball State on Jan. 31.
The Rockets will also be providing t-shirts for UT students at three more games with a Toledo Basketball T-shirt on Nov. 3, a Tod Father shirt on Nov. 8, and an 90's graphic shirt on Feb. 24. Other giveaways include Rocket Ornaments on Dec. 20, Gold Pom Poms on Jan. 9, Blue Rally towels on Jan. 13, Toledo Koozies on March 6. 
For a complete listing of promotions, visit 
UTRockets.com/MBBpromotions.
Group packages are available for any organization or special occasion. For more information, contact our fan experience team at 419-530-GOLD (4653) to help you customize and build the perfect game experience.
Season tickets start at only $110.00. The Rockets have a season ticket or mini-plan to fit every Rocket fan's needs.  For more information or to purchase tickets, stop by the Rocket Athletic Ticket Office in the Sullivan Athletic Complex at Savage Arena, go online at 
UTRockets.com or call 419-530-GOLD (4653).
 
Season Long Promotions 
	- Jersey Mike's Missed Free Throws
	
		- Fans won't want to miss the Jersey Mike's Missed Free Throws promotion this season — if the opposing team misses two consecutive free throws in the second half, everyone in attendance wins a free cookie from Jersey Mike's!
 
- Rocket Madness Halftime Basketball Tournament
	
		- Get ready for Rocket Madness, our new student basketball tournament taking place throughout the season! UToledo students will represent their organization and compete for campus bragging rights — UToledo students can sign up HERE to join the action!
 
Theme Nights 
Monday, Nov. 3 vs. South Alabama at 7:00 p.m. | Home Opener
	- Third-Annual MAC-Sun Belt Challenge
- Student Giveaway: Toledo Basketball T-Shirts
- Halftime: Rocket Madness
Saturday, Nov. 8 vs. Marshall at 2:00 p.m. | Tod Father Day – WEAR WHITE
	- WHITE OUT WEEKEND 
- Student Giveaway: Tod Father T-Shirts
- Halftime Entertainment: Rocket Marching Band Halftime Show
- Doubleheader with Toledo Women's Volleyball: Stay for the Toledo volleyball match vs. Buffalo at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 15 vs. Detroit Mercy at 1:00 p.m. | Military Appreciation
	- Military Appreciation Day: Join us for Military Appreciation Day at Toledo Men's Basketball as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who serve our country
- Halftime: Rocket Madness
Wednesday, Nov. 19 vs. Youngstown State at 7:00 p.m. | Lord of the Wings Night
	- Lord of the Wings Night: Don't miss Lord of the Wings Night at Toledo Men's Basketball — our epic twist on Lord of the Rings featuring wing-themed fun, prizes, and unforgettable fan battles for the crown!
- Halftime: Dave's Hot Chicken Eating Contest
Monday, Dec. 1 vs. Central State at 6:30 p.m.  | Cyber Monday
	- Halftime Performance: University of Toledo Feature Twirlers
Saturday, Dec. 20 vs. Lourdes at 12:00 p.m. | Holiday Hoops
	- Giveaway: Rocket Ornaments
- Pre-Game: Meet n' Greet w/ Santa
- Halftime: Teddy Bear Toss
Tuesday, Dec. 30 vs. Western Michigan at 6:30 p.m. | MAC Opener
	- MAC Home Opener: Be there as Toledo Men's Basketball tips off MAC play at home against Western Michigan — let's pack Savage and bring the energy for our first conference showdown!
Friday, Jan. 9 vs. Miami at 6:00 p.m.
	- GOLD OUT & ROCKET KIDS CLUB NIGHT
- Giveaway: Gold Poms passed out at the gates (while supplies last)
- Pre-Game: Inflatables, Face Painter, etc.
- Halftime Entertainment: Performance Dogs of Ohio
Tuesday, Jan. 13 vs. Ohio at 7:00 p.m.
	- Game Sponsor: Glass City Federal Credit Union
- Giveaway: Blue Rally Towels sponsored by Glass City Federal Credit Union
- Halftime: Rocket Madness
Saturday, Jan. 24 vs. Bowling Green at 5:00 p.m. | Battle of I-75 & Stripe Savage
	- Game Sponsor: Fremont Federal Credit Union
- Student Giveaway: Blue Stripe Savage Shirts Student Tailgate
- Pre-game: Student Tailgate
- Halftime Entertainment: Pop Rocks
Stripe Savage - Midnight Blue Sections
102, 104, 105, 106, 107, 109, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 201, 203, 206, 207, 303, 304, 401, 402 ,403, 404, 405, 409, 410, 416, 417, 506, 507
Stripe Savage - Gold Sections
101, 103, 108, 110, 202, 204, 205, 301, 302, 305, 306, 406, 407, 408, 411, 412, 413, 414, 415, 416, 417, 501, 502, 503, 504, 505, 508, 509, 510, 511, 512
 

 
Saturday, Jan. 31 vs. Ball State (Game Time TBA) | Rockets for Life presented by Life Connection
	- Rockets for Life: Join us for the ninth annual Rockets for Life game as Toledo Athletics and Life Connection of Ohio team up to raise awareness for the life-saving impact of organ donation in Northwest Ohio.
- Halftime Entertainment: The Edge Dance Complex 
Tuesday, Feb. 3 vs. Kent State at 7:00 p.m. | Super Tuesday
	- Student Giveaway: Attend the game to win some HUGE prizes
- Halftime: Dave's Hot Chicken Toss
Saturday, Feb. 21 vs. Eastern Michigan at 2:00 p.m. | Alumni Game
	- Alumni Game: Celebrate Rocket pride at our Alumni Game as Toledo takes on Eastern Michigan — reconnect with former Rockets and cheer on the next generation in Savage Arena!
- Halftime: University of Toledo Dance Team Clinic Performance
Tuesday, Feb. 24 vs. Northern Illinois at 7:00 p.m. | 90's Night & Greek Life Game
	- Greek Life Night: "Calling all Greek organizations! Join us for Greek Life Night — the chapter with the best attendance will win a donation to their organization plus free pizzas delivered to their on-campus house!"
- Student Giveaway: 90's Graphic Tee
- Halftime: Rocket Scholars Recognition
Friday, Mar. 6 vs. Buffalo at 7:00 p.m. | Senior Night & Craft Beer Night
	- Giveaway: Toledo Koozies
- Pre-Game: Craft Beer Night in Fetterman Gym
- Post-Game: Senior Celebration
Note:Dates and promotions are subject to change.
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