The University of North Carolina Wilmington has opened public sales for season tickets for the 2026‑27 men’s and women’s basketball seasons, giving fans the chance to lock in seats before the first game.
Coaching leadership and team outlook
Both squads will be guided by experienced head coaches — Takayo Siddle will continue to steer the men’s team, which has posted at least 20 wins in each of the past five seasons, while Nicole Woods leads the women’s program.
Men’s home slate
The men’s team is slated for nine conference matchups against Coastal Athletic Association rivals and nine non‑conference opponents, including Division II Mount Olive, Kent State, Louisiana, Radford and NAIA member Columbia College (S.C.).
Women’s home slate
The women’s team will host six non‑conference games and nine CAA rivals, facing Barton, North Carolina Central, East Carolina, Mount Olive, Bowling Green and Gardner‑Webb outside the conference schedule.
Ticket pricing and donation details
Men’s tickets start at $179, with premium sections requiring a seat‑donation payment to the Seahawk Club, while women’s tickets begin at $99 for reserved and general admission seating.
Holiday Classic and additional matchups
The Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic will showcase three teams that captured 20‑plus wins last season, three 2026 NIT participants and two regular‑season conference champions, adding a high‑profile early‑season event to the calendar.
Home non‑conference opponents for the men include Division II Barton, North Carolina Central, East Carolina, Mount Olive, Bowling Green and Gardner‑Webb, while the women’s CAA slate features Campbell, Charleston, Hampton, North Carolina A&T, Northeastern, William & Mary, Monmouth, Stony Brook and Towson.