MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia University men's and women's basketball programs will begin the 2025-26 season with a new tip-off event, Ballin' at Woodburn, presented by Coca-Cola, on Friday, Oct. 24, at 8:15 p.m. (following the Homecoming Parade), at WVU's Woodburn Circle on the downtown campus.
 
This will be the fans' first look at the 2025-26 basketball programs in an unforgettable event that is the perfect kick-off to Homecoming weekend in Morgantown.
 
Admission to the event is free with entry beginning at 7 p.m. The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a free "Ballin' at Woodburn" t-shirt.
 
Parking will be available, free of charge, after 6 p.m., in the nearby short-term parking lots. 
 
The new tip-off event will feature food trucks, a live DJ, emcee, team intros, interactive competitions with players and fans, a live interview with staff/players, performances from the WVU cheerleaders and dance team and more. Fans also will be able to get autographs from the men's and women's basketball teams for 30 minutes following the event.
 
Season tickets for both men's and women's basketball are on sale now. To purchase men's basketball season tickets, CLICK HERE. To purchase women's basketball season tickets, CLICK HERE.