Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic
- Date
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- Time
- 6:00 PM
- Venue
- PPG Paints Arena
- Genre
- College
- Countdown
- In 24 days
About Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic
On Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM, PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania hosts Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic, a college event open to the public. Ticket prices are shown on the ticket page.
It is one of 2 sports events in Pittsburgh that week. PPG Paints Arena has 24 upcoming events listed here. Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball has 27 upcoming dates, including more nights in Pittsburgh.
From the organizer
PPG Paints Arena will become the center of the college basketball world on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, as the Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic brings four of the region's premier programs together for a special doubleheader featuring University of Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia University and Robert Morris University vs. Duquesne University. The highly anticipated event will showcase two compelling regional matchups in one of Pittsburgh's premier sports and entertainment venues, giving fans an opportunity to experience an entire night of college basketball featuring four programs with deep local ties and passionate fan bases. The evening will feature Robert Morris taking on Duquesne, and the marquee matchup between Pitt and West Virginia in another chapter of the storied Backyard Brawl rivalry.
Lineup
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Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball College · 27 upcoming dates
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West Virginia Mountaineers Men's Basketball College · 27 upcoming dates
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Duquesne University Mens Basketball College · 6 upcoming dates
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Robert Morris University Colonials Mens Basketball College · 20 upcoming dates
More dates for Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball
- Pittsburgh Panthers Mens Basketball vs. Villanova Wildcats Mens Basketball 7:00 PM · Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Pittsburgh Panthers Mens Basketball vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Mens Basketball 7:00 PM · Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Pittsburgh Panthers Mens Basketball vs. Tarleton State Mens Basketball 3:00 PM · Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Pittsburgh Panthers Mens Basketball vs. Drexel Dragons Mens Basketball 7:00 PM · Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Pittsburgh Panthers Mens Basketball vs. Georgia State Panthers Mens Basketball 7:00 PM · Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Pittsburgh Panthers Mens Basketball vs. Cleveland State Vikings Mens Basketball 7:00 PM · Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Pittsburgh Panthers Mens Basketball vs. Miami Hurricanes Mens Basketball 2:00 PM · Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Pittsburgh Panthers Mens Basketball vs. Syracuse University Mens Basketball 7:00 PM · Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Know before you go
- Please note
- West Virginia vs. Pitt at 6:00pm | Robert Morris vs. Duquesne at 8:30pm
- Ticket limit
- There is an 8 ticket limit to this event.
- Ticket sales
- General sale opened Fri, Sep 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT and closes Wed, Dec 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST.
The venue: PPG Paints Arena
PPG Paints Arena1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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- Parking
- Parking is available in the PPG Paints Arena lots as well as the PPG Paints Arena Garage for non-hockey events. Event parking rates vary. Check your event information page or email [email protected] for specific parking rates. Charter and school busses park for free on the street (follow directions of event staff).
- Box office hours
- The Box Office is located inside PPG Paints Arena. For Pittsburgh Penguins home games, the box office will be open Monday - Friday at 10am & Saturday - Sunday at 12pm. For all other events, the box office will open 1 hour prior to event with the opening of general doors. Hours are subject to change as a result of event times, holidays or inclement weather. Please call 412-642-1800 for more information.
- Box office phone
- 412-642-1800
- Children
- For most events, children under the age of two are not required to have a ticket. However, should you wish for your child to have their own seat, a ticket is required. Shows intended for a younger audience (i.e., Sesame Street Live, The Wiggles) require that children who have celebrated their first birthday have a ticket. Please check each event individually for age requirements. Children under the age of 2 do not require a ticket to attend a Pittsburgh Penguins home game provided they sit on the lap of an adult throughout the game. Any child who has celebrated their 2nd birthday will need a ticket to enter the building.
Seating chart
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Questions about this event
When is Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic?
Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic takes place on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM (local Pittsburgh time).
Where is Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic held?
At PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The venue has 24 upcoming events on our calendar.
How much are tickets for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic?
Prices were not published with this listing. Follow the ticket link for current availability and pricing.
Who is on the bill for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic?
The listed lineup is Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball, West Virginia Mountaineers Men's Basketball, Duquesne University Mens Basketball and Robert Morris University Colonials Mens Basketball.
Is there an age limit for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic?
For most events, children under the age of two are not required to have a ticket. However, should you wish for your child to have their own seat, a ticket is required. Shows intended for a younger audience (i.e., Sesame Street Live, The Wiggles) require that…
Is there parking at PPG Paints Arena?
Parking is available in the PPG Paints Arena lots as well as the PPG Paints Arena Garage for non-hockey events. Event parking rates vary. Check your event information page or email [email protected] for specific parking rates. Charter and school busses park for free on the street (follow directions of event…
