10/29/2026 10:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Rockets' 15-game home schedule to feature multiple theme nights and giveaways
TOLEDO, Ohio - The University of Toledo Athletics Department announced its promotional schedule on Thursday for the 2026-27 men's basketball season.
Toledo will play 15 home games this season, highlighted by a STRIPE SAVAGE game for the Rockets' Battle of I-75 game vs. Bowling Green on Feb. 20. In addition, the Troy Pop Rocks jump rope group will be performing at halftime.
Other specialty-themed games include a FOR TOLEDO night vs. Eastern Michigan (Dec. 9), GLASS CITY Nights vs. Miami (Jan. 5) & Central Michigan (Jan. 26), a ROCKET KIDS CLUB night vs. Buffalo (Jan. 8), and the 10th-annual ROCKETS FOR LIFE game presented by Life Connection of Ohio vs. Western Michigan (Feb. 13).
The Rockets will also hold a WHITE OUT vs. Kent State (Dec. 5) with a 50 Years of Savage Arena Celebration taking place during the contest, a GOLD OUT vs. Akron (Jan. 15), and a MIDNIGHT BLUE OUT vs. Ohio (March 5).
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.
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).
Full 2026-27 Toledo Men's Basketball Promotional Schedule
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Tuesday, Nov. 10 vs. Wright State - 7 p.m. | Home Opener
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
Stripe Savage -Â 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
Tuesday, March 2 vs. UMass - 7 p.m. | Greek Night
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Toledo will play 15 home games this season, highlighted by a STRIPE SAVAGE game for the Rockets' Battle of I-75 game vs. Bowling Green on Feb. 20. In addition, the Troy Pop Rocks jump rope group will be performing at halftime.
Other specialty-themed games include a FOR TOLEDO night vs. Eastern Michigan (Dec. 9), GLASS CITY Nights vs. Miami (Jan. 5) & Central Michigan (Jan. 26), a ROCKET KIDS CLUB night vs. Buffalo (Jan. 8), and the 10th-annual ROCKETS FOR LIFE game presented by Life Connection of Ohio vs. Western Michigan (Feb. 13).
The Rockets will also hold a WHITE OUT vs. Kent State (Dec. 5) with a 50 Years of Savage Arena Celebration taking place during the contest, a GOLD OUT vs. Akron (Jan. 15), and a MIDNIGHT BLUE OUT vs. Ohio (March 5).
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.
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).
Full 2026-27 Toledo Men's Basketball Promotional Schedule
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Tuesday, Nov. 10 vs. Wright State - 7 p.m. | Home Opener
- SAAC Canned Food Drive: Donations go to the Rocket Food Pantry. Both canned and monetary donations are welcome.
- Giveaway: 2026-27 Toledo Basketball schedule posters
- 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
- 50 Years of Savage Arena Celebration
- MAC Home Opener: Be there as Toledo Men's Basketball plays its first MAC home against Kent State
- Post-Game Layups after the game; Kids can shoot layups for 10 minutes post-gameÂ
- Bring FOUR canned food items, receive ONE free ticket to the gameÂ
- Halftime Entertainment: Rocket Drumline Performance
- Pre-Game: Meet n' Greet w/ Santa
- Halftime: Teddy Bear Toss with all stuffed animals will be donated to the Ronald McDonald House
- The Rockets will host their first-ever Glass City Night against the RedHawks!
- Giveaway: Glass City Rally Towels
- ROCKET KIDS CLUB NIGHT
- Giveaway: Youth Toledo Basketball shirts available for the first 100 Rocket Kids Club members
- Pre-Game: Inflatables, Face Painting, Caricature Artist, etc.
- Post-Game Layups after the game; Kids can shoot layups for 10 minutes post-gameÂ
- Halftime Entertainment: Performance Dogs of Ohio
- Alumni Game: Celebrate Rocket pride at our Alumni Day — reconnect with former Rockets and cheer on the next generation in Savage Arena!
- The 'Battle of the Badges' basketball game will take place following the Rockets' game with Toledo Firefighters and Police Officers facing each other on the court.
- Halftime Entertainment: Baby Race – Sign up at utrockets.com/babyrace
- Giveaways: Vintage Toledo Record Coasters
- Rockets for Life:Â Join us for the 10th 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.
- Post-Game Autographs after the game
- Game Sponsor: Fremont Federal Credit Union
- 419 Blue & Gold Shirts available for only $10 when purchasing a ticket to the Toledo-BGSU game. Shirts are available for pre-order and will be available for pick-up on the day of the game. Order deadline is Sunday, Feb. 7.
- Halftime Entertainment: Pop Rocks Jump Roping Team
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
Stripe Savage -Â 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
Tuesday, March 2 vs. UMass - 7 p.m. | Greek Night
- Greek Life Night: Calling all Greek organizations! Join us for Greek Night — the chapter with the best attendance will win a donation to their organization!
- Wear your MIDNIGHT BLUE and come see the Rockets play their final game before the MAC Tournament!
- Halftime Entertainment: Dance Team Nationals Routine
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Sunday, March 15
Friday, March 13
Thursday, March 12
Friday, March 06
