The West Virginia Mountaineers and the Virginia Tech Hokies have agreed to revive their men’s basketball rivalry, committing to a three‑game series that will run through the 2028‑2029 season. The partnership marks a renewed focus on a competition that has punctuated their multi‑sport relationship for more than a century.
The opening clash is set for December 5, 2026, at Hope Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia, where the Mountaineers will host the Hokies for the first time in more than a decade. The game will serve as the first meeting between the programs since their last encounter on December 30, 2015, when WVU secured an 88‑63 victory in Blacksburg.
Series Schedule
The following year the series will travel to Blacksburg, Virginia, where Virginia Tech’s Cassell Coliseum will host the 2027‑2028 matchup. The venue’s capacity and historic atmosphere are expected to add extra intensity to the contest.
In the 2028‑2029 season the two programs will meet at a neutral site, the Charleston Coliseum in Charleston, West Virginia, bringing the rivalry back to the state’s largest city and offering a fresh backdrop for what promises to be a tightly contested game.
Game dates for the 2027‑2028 and 2028‑2029 matchups will be announced prior to each season, allowing fans, coaches and players to plan ahead for the next chapter of this storied series.
Historical Context
The basketball rivalry between West Virginia and Virginia Tech dates back to 1921, forming part of a broader multi‑sport competition that has defined the relationship between the Mountaineers and the Hokies for over a century. Throughout that time the Mountaineers have built a 49‑30 lead in the all‑time series, a testament to the consistency of their program.
Coaches and players from both schools have voiced enthusiasm about the renewed schedule, emphasizing that the series adds a new layer of excitement for recruits and supporters while preserving the tradition of competitive balance between the two institutions.