Wake Forest Athletics
10/27/2026 3:30:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Exciting opportunities await at LJVM Coliseum this season including two Tie-Dye games against Duke (Jan. 20) and NC State (Feb. 10).
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- With tipoff for the 2026-27 Wake Forest men's basketball season just a few days away, game promotions and group theme days are set so members of the Winston-Salem & Triad communities can make their plans for the months ahead.
The Demon Deacons host all three Big Four opponents inside LJVM Coliseum this season, with two Tie-dye games set for Wake Forest's home matchups against Duke (Jan. 20) and NC State (Feb. 10), and a Light Up The Joel game featuring Crowdsync wristbands and light shows slated for Wake Forest's home matchup with North Carolina (Feb. 20).
A midweek showdown against Notre Dame on Jan. 12 will be the Wear Black game and the following home game against Florida State (Jan. 16) will be Wake Forest's Wear White and Hall of Fame Game as the Demon Deacons welcome back program legends to campus.
Exciting Fan Experience Opportunities Await
There are multiple ways to get involved and experience a Wake Forest men's basketball game day throughout the 2026-27 season. Here is the full promotional and game sponsor schedule for game days this season inside LJVM Coliseum:
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Date |
Opponent |
Giveaways/Halftime |
Game Promotion |
Game Sponsor |
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Monday, Nov. 2 |
Maryland Eastern Shore (Doubleheader with Women's Basketball) |
Student Giveaway: Quarterzips |
Opening Night |
Truist |
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Tuesday, Nov. 10 |
Charleston Southern |
Salute to Service |
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Saturday, Nov. 14 |
Southern Utah |
Halftime: Momentum Crew |
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Tuesday, Nov. 17 |
Monmouth |
Halftime: Wake Forest Campus Recreation Scrimmage |
Screamin' Demon Takeover |
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Saturday, Nov. 21 |
Western Carolina |
Halftime: WSPD vs. WSFD game |
Triad Community Day |
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Tuesday, Dec. 8 |
Hampton |
Student Giveaways: Screamin' Demon Blankets and ZSR Library Wellness Kits |
Read & Rally |
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Tuesday, Dec. 22 |
Presbyterian (Doubleheader with Women's Basketball) |
Halftime: Teddy Bear Toss |
Holiday Hoops |
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Saturday, Jan. 2 |
Virginia Tech |
Halftime: Journey League Scrimmage |
ACC Tipoff |
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Tuesday, Jan. 12 |
Notre Dame |
Student Giveaway: T-Shirts Halftime: Air Elite Dunkers |
Wear Black & Welcome Back Students |
Triad Recycling & Container Services |
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Saturday, Jan. 16 |
Florida State |
Student Giveaway: Replica Jerseys Halftime: 2027 Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony |
Wear White & Hall of Fame Game |
Harris Teeter |
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Wednesday, Jan. 20 |
Duke |
Fan Giveaway: T-Shirts Halftime: Red Panda |
Tie-Dye Game |
Allegacy Financial |
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Tuesday, Feb. 2 |
Boston College |
Fan Giveaway: Deacon Bobbleheads |
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Wednesday, Feb. 10 |
NC State |
Student Giveaway: Tie-Dye Replica Jerseys |
Tie-Dye Game |
Strickland Brothers |
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Saturday, Feb. 13 |
Pitt |
Halftime: Jr. Spirit Performance |
Youth Day & Hoops4ALS |
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist |
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Saturday, Feb. 20 |
North Carolina |
Fan Giveaway: Crowdsync Light-up Wristbands |
Light Up The Joel! |
Truist |
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Wednesday, March 3 |
Georgia Tech |
Pregame: Seniors & Graduates Ceremony |
Seniors & Graduates Night |
Allegacy Financial |
Game promotions and performances subject to change
Premium Opportunities To See The Deacs
Celebrate the start of Wake Forest men's basketball season on Monday, Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. against Maryland Eastern Shore from the best seats in the house. Secure your spot courtside—limited season tickets are still available. For those seeking a more private experience, enjoy a luxury suite featuring 12–20 tickets, four parking passes, theater-style seating, lounge space, a wet bar with sink and refrigerator, high-definition TVs, and more. Suites open 90 minutes before tipoff and include an on-site attendant and upscale catering from Proof of Pudding, with the option to personalize your space for the season.
For more information on luxury suites click here.
Group Days
Opportunities are now available for groups across the state of North Carolina to enjoy the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina through organized group outings. Make Wake Forest men's basketball the destination for your next group outing and join us in DEACTOWN for a game this season!
A number of organized group opportunities are available for the 2026-27 season. With limited inventory available, take advantage of these discounted rates now to bring your group to LJVM Coliseum. If an organized group outing does not currently exist to fit your needs, customized packages, including group promotional codes for online purchases, can be organized by contacting the Wake Forest Ticket Office sales team at 336-758-3322 ext. 1.
Group rates for the 2026-27 season:
- Starting at $5 for all non-conference match-ups
- Starting at $10 vs. Notre Dame, Boston College, and Georgia Tech
- Starting at $15 vs. Virginia Tech, Florida State, NC State, and Pitt
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Date |
Opponent |
Group Days |
Contact Information |
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Tuesday, Nov. 10 |
Charleston Southern |
Salute to Service Night |
tix@wfu.edu | 336-758-3322 |
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Saturday, Nov. 21 |
Western Carolina |
Triad Community Day First Responders Day Student For A Day |
tix@wfu.edu | 336-758-3322 |
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Tuesday, Dec. 8 |
Hampton |
Skip Prosser Literacy Program Night Stars of Honor Night |
tix@wfu.edu | 336-758-3322 |
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Tuesday, Dec. 15 |
Gardner-Webb |
Student For A Day |
tix@wfu.edu | 336-758-3322 |
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Tuesday, Dec. 22 |
Presbyterian |
Student For A Day Skip Prosser Literacy Program Day |
tix@wfu.edu | 336-758-3322 |
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Saturday, Jan. 2 |
Virginia Tech |
Student For A Day Jr. Deacs Day Youth Sports Day |
tix@wfu.edu | 336-758-3322 |
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Tuesday, Jan. 12 |
Notre Dame |
Wake Forest Faculty & Staff Night |
tix@wfu.edu | 336-758-3322 |
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Saturday, Jan. 16 |
Florida State |
Faith & Family Day Jr. Deacs Day Youth Sports Day |
tix@wfu.edu | 336-758-3322 |
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Tuesday, Feb. 2 |
Boston College |
Stars of Honor Night |
tix@wfu.edu | 336-758-3322 |
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Saturday, Feb. 13 |
Pitt |
Youth Sports Night Jr. Spirit Night Jr. Deacs Night Skip Prosser Literacy Program Night Faith & Family Night Scouts Night |
tix@wfu.edu | 336-758-3322 |
Group Days subject to change
See All The Action At LJVM Coliseum
As Wake Forest Athletics continues to provide a World Class Student-Athlete Experience, the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina and bringing Value to Wake Forest, Winston-Salem and the Triad Communities, Demon Deacon men's basketball season tickets, single-game tickets and ticket mini-plans are on sale now.
Purchase your tickets today at GoDeacs.com/tickets or by calling the Wake Forest Ticket Office at 336-758-3322.
Ticket Options at a Glance
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Option |
Available |
Starting Price |
What's Included |
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On sale now |
$15 |
15 home games, excluding Duke and North Carolina |
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On sale now |
$149 |
All 17 home games, including Duke and North Carolina |
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On sale now |
$140 |
Duke or North Carolina plus two other home games |
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On sale now |
$195 |
10 tickets for any combination of games (excluding Duke and North Carolina) |
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On sale now |
$49 |
Four tickets to one game plus a parking pass (excluding Duke and North Carolina) |
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General public in December |
TBA |
Individual tickets for Jan. 20 (Duke) and Feb. 20 (North Carolina) |
The 2026-27 Deacs
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The Demon Deacons enter the 2026-27 season with a talented and reloaded roster featuring a mix of proven collegiate talent, highly-regarded newcomers and international experience.
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In addition to returning sophomore Isaac Carr, who saw action in 26 games last season, Wake Forest welcomes MAAC Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year Kevair Kennedy, versatile Kansas transfer Jamari McDowell and sharpshooter Justin Ray, along with size in Ring Nyeri, Antonio Dorn, Xander Pintelon and Justin Abson. The Deacs also added top-100 freshman twins Gallagher and Gavin Placide, as well as Lukas Bojovic, who helped lead Slovenia to the 2026 U18 European Championship.
Home Court Advantage
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Behind the passion of Deacon Nation and the tutelage of head coach Steve Forbes, Wake Forest men's basketball has built one of college basketball's premier home court advantages over the last five seasons, as the Demon Deacons have collected a 74-17 record at LJVM Coliseum since 2021. The 74 victories is tied nationally for the seventh-most home wins over that period.
