SAN DIEGO, CA — University of San Diego Athletics invites fans, students, and community members to kick off the 2026-2027 basketball season at 6th Player Night, hosted at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on Thursday, October 15. The annual basketball tip-off event offers Torero fans an exclusive opportunity to meet both the USD men's and women's basketball teams ahead of their upcoming campaigns.
The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the main program commencing at 6:00 p.m. Fans can look forward to team introductions, interactive on-court competitions, prize giveaways, and an exclusive meet-and-greet autograph session with Torero student-athletes and coaching staffs before the program concludes at 7:30 p.m.
Event Details At-a-Glance
- What: 6th Player Night - Meet USD Men's and Women's Basketball!
- When: Thursday, October 15, 2026
- 5:30 PM: Doors Open
- 6:00 PM: Official Program Begins
- 7:30 PM: Event Concludes
- Where: Jenny Craig Pavilion, University of San Diego
- Admission: Free General Admission (Open to all)
Parking & Facility Access
Parking is available in USD's Main Parking Structure for a small fee — with payment kiosks located at each level. Parking is complimentary after 7:00 p.m.
Group Ticket Packages Now Available
Fans looking to bring a group to a game during the 2026-27 season can take advantage of special group ticket pricing for select USD Basketball home games at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. Group packages start for parties of 10 or more:
- 10+ people: $5 per ticket (+ taxes and fees)
- 20+ people: $3 per ticket (+ taxes and fees)
- 50+ people: $2 per ticket (+ taxes and fees)
For more information regarding season tickets or to organize a group outing, visit the USD Athletics ticket office online or contact the athletics department directly.
Don't forget, kids 12 & under receive free admission to all USD women's basketball games and select men's basketball games throughout the season. Military members receive free admission to all of our athletic events year round.
You can find the entire finalized women's basketball schedule HERE. The men's basketball schedule can be found
HERE, finalized dates for conference competition will be announced soon.
We can't wait to see you at the Jenny Craig Pavilion. Go Toreros!
