2026 A-10 MBB Championship Pep Rally Pregame Receptions in Pittsburgh

Event Details

Billiken fans, join us before every game Saint Louis University plays in the 2026 Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship this March!

• Gather two hours before each tipoff on the second floor of Cafe Fifth Ave. to eat, drink and revel in SLU spirit before walking to PPG Paints Arena (for those attending games). Events may include:
  • Pep Rally - Thursday, March 12, 6-7:30 p.m.
  • Quarterfinals Pregame Reception - Friday, March 13, 9:30 a.m. (11:30 a.m. tipoff) 
  • Semifinals Pregame Reception - Saturday, March 14, 11 a.m. (1 p.m. tipoff) 
  • Championship Pregame Reception -Sunday, March 15, 11 a.m. (1 p.m. tipoff)  
• Events will conclude if and when the team is eliminated from the tournament. (View the tournament bracket.)

Registration Details

Your $20 all-ages registration fee includes light fare and two drink tickets at each pep rally or pregame reception, as well as performances by the pep band and cheer team, and speeches by Department of Athletics staff, pending availability. 

You will receive a credential at the registration table at the first event you attend. Please wear it to all following events to limit check-in time.

Game Tickets

Game tickets are not included, but can be purchased at the following links:

• All-session pass (Wednesday-Sunday)
• Weekend pass (Friday-Sunday)

Note: While you can also add the pep rally and pregame pass as part of either ticket package, doing so will incur additional fees. 

Please visit our event policies page to learn about our cancellation, refund and photo policies.