STORRS, Conn. – UConn basketball is almost back and gets underway on October 18 with First Night presented by FOX Sports 97-9 Hartford and D.P. Dough. First Night will celebrate the men's and women's basketball teams at Gampel Pavilion ahead of the upcoming 2024-25 campaign.
First Night will be a UConn student-focused, free event. Husky Athletic Fund donors and season ticket holders will be able to claim a selected number of tickets to the event. First Night will air locally on WFSB and will stream for free on UConn+ at UConnPlus.tv or on your TV via the Roku, Fire TV or Apple TV apps.
The event will kick off with a block party on Jim Calhoun Way. All are welcome to enjoy food trucks, carnival games, photobooths, a live DJ and more.
Players from both squads will be introduced as the Gampel faithful gets to meet the 2024-25 Huskies for the first time. The teams will compete in challenges including a coed 3-point shooting contest and a full-court, 5-on-5 scrimmage alternating between the women's and men's student-athletes. First Night will close with the Grand Finale Giveaway with thousands of prizes for fans in attendance.
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
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5 p.m. |
Block Party |
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6 p.m. |
Doors Open |
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6:30 p.m. |
Pregame Show Begins; Block Party Ends |
| 7 p.m. |
UConn First Night Officially Begins |
TICKET CLAIM
Claims for UConn students will open on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 10 p.m. Season ticket holders and donors can begin claiming tickets on Friday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. A limited number of general public tickets are available to claim on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
Students can claim tickets through the Tickets tab on the Top Dogs Student Rewards app or at UConnHuskies.com/students.
Season ticket holders can claim a ticket through their UConn Ticket Account (UConnHuskies.com/myaccount).
The general public can claim a limited number of free tickets at UConnHuskies.com/FirstNight.
Tickets for students, donors and season ticket holders are available on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last. Seating for the event is general admission.
ENTRANCES
UConn students who have claimed a mobile ticket can enter Gampel Pavilion through the East and North Entrances. Season ticket holders will enter through the South Entrance. No re-entry will be allowed.
BLOCK PARTY
Beginning at 5 p.m., the general public and UConn students are invited to gather outside Gampel Pavilion for a block party. The block party will feature food trucks, carnival games, photobooth, live DJ and more!
CONCESSIONS
Concession stands will be open during First Night. Alcohol sales will not be available.
PARKING
The North and South Garages will be available to pay to park. Surface lots (YZ, I-Lot East & I-Lot West, N) will be open three hours prior to the event, beginning at 4 p.m.
SUPPORT THE HUSKIES!
Before First Night begins, fans are encouraged to support volleyball as they take on Villanova at 3 p.m. in the UConn Volleyball Center. Tickets can be purchased at UConnTickets.com for general fans. Students can attend for free by showing their UConn ID at the entrance.
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