The second-annual Rocket Slam will include trick-or-treating on the concourse and a three-point shooting contest.
Rocket Slam to be Held in Savage Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21
10/1/2026 10:34:00 AM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Athletics
Trick-or-treating set for 6-7 p.m. with men's and women's basketball programs entertaining fans from 7-8 p.m.
TOLEDO, Ohio - The University of Toledo will host the second-annual Rocket Slam in Savage Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 6-8 p.m.
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The evening will begin with trick-or-treating for kids from 6-7 p.m. at stations located on the arena concourse. Fans can dress in their Halloween costumes and get treats and prizes. Free basketball schedule posters will also be provided for fans, who will have the chance to get autographs from the men's and women's basketball teams.
At 7 p.m., the fun moves onto the court, where a contest for best Halloween costumes will be judged. Prizes will be given out to best costumes for children.
Following the Halloween costume contest, the 2026-27 Toledo women's and men's basketball teams will be introduced. The men's and women's teams will face off in a three-point contest and the basketball activities will conclude with a slam-dunk contest by the men's team.
Fans can watch cheer and dance performances throughout the evening and enjoy snacks from the concession stands as they watch the action and listen to music from a live DJ.
Both the men's and women's teams will open their regular seasons with the first game of the annual MAC-Sun Belt Challenge on Monday, Nov. 2. The women will host LA Tech in Savage Arena at 7 p.m., while the men will play at Arkansas State. The women will also host an exhibition game vs. Lawrence Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. The men will host Northern Illinois in an exhibition on Sunday, Oct. 25 at noon and will begin their home regular-season slate against Wright State on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
For tickets, go to UTRockets.com/Tix, call 419-530-GOLD (4653) or stop by the Rocket Ticket Office at Savage Arena during normal business hours.
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The evening will begin with trick-or-treating for kids from 6-7 p.m. at stations located on the arena concourse. Fans can dress in their Halloween costumes and get treats and prizes. Free basketball schedule posters will also be provided for fans, who will have the chance to get autographs from the men's and women's basketball teams.
At 7 p.m., the fun moves onto the court, where a contest for best Halloween costumes will be judged. Prizes will be given out to best costumes for children.
Following the Halloween costume contest, the 2026-27 Toledo women's and men's basketball teams will be introduced. The men's and women's teams will face off in a three-point contest and the basketball activities will conclude with a slam-dunk contest by the men's team.
Fans can watch cheer and dance performances throughout the evening and enjoy snacks from the concession stands as they watch the action and listen to music from a live DJ.
Both the men's and women's teams will open their regular seasons with the first game of the annual MAC-Sun Belt Challenge on Monday, Nov. 2. The women will host LA Tech in Savage Arena at 7 p.m., while the men will play at Arkansas State. The women will also host an exhibition game vs. Lawrence Tech on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 7 p.m. The men will host Northern Illinois in an exhibition on Sunday, Oct. 25 at noon and will begin their home regular-season slate against Wright State on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
For tickets, go to UTRockets.com/Tix, call 419-530-GOLD (4653) or stop by the Rocket Ticket Office at Savage Arena during normal business hours.
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