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Renewal Deadline: June 19, 2026
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UC Irvine Basketball offers competitive DI basketball, in a fun, family-friendly collegiate environment, at a great value! The 5,000 seat Bren Events Center has great sight lines, is easy to access, and gets loud with UCI students, Band & Spirit, and the Anteater faithful.
Men's Basketball | In 2025-26, UC Irvine once again proved to be a powerhouse in the Big West, claiming their eighth regular season title in the last 13 seasons, reaching the post-season for the fourth consecutive season. UC Irvine was 23-12 overall, recording 20-plus wins for the 11th time under head coach Russell Turner and 16th all-time. The Anteaters were the Big West regular season champs for the 10th time in program history and third in the last four years with a 15-5 Big West record. Nationally, UC Irvine ranked fifth in blocks (5.8) and field goal percentage defense (38.8), eighth in defensive rebounds (28.66) and 13th in rebounds per game (40.29).
Women's Basketball | UC Irvine women’s basketball continued to raise the bar in 2025-26. The team won a share of their second Big West regular season championship in four years, and earning their fourth postseason berth in the last five seasons. The Anteaters broke the single-season school record in overall wins (26), conference wins (17), win streak (16), points scored (2,340), free throws made (566), free throw percentage (80.6%), and 3-pointers made (284). Head Coach Tamara Inoue received her second career Big West Coach of the Year award.
Make your plans to join the Anteaters for the 2026-27 season today!
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PREVIEW OF THE NEWCOMERS
Men's Basketball made headlines by signing Florida transfer Olivier Rioux, who stands at 7-9 as the tallest player in college basketball history. In 2025-26, he was a member of the Florida team that ended the season 27-8 overall with a No. 9 ranking. The program also signed Nils Cooper, a transfer from UC Davis. As an Aggie last season, Cooper, a 6-6 wing, averaged 12.3 points and 4.6 rebounds. He was third in the Big West in field goal percentage, shooting 54.9 percent from the floor and was ninth in steals at 1.5 per game. The guard had a season-high 26 points against Nevada and Cal State Fullerton. Josiah Johnson arrives to Irvine from Mayfair High School, where he averaged 20.7 points, 5.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game as a senior. The 6-5 guard ranked as the No. 6 prospect in California and No. 57 overall player in the 247Sports class of 2026 rankings. Women's Basketball also made a splash with multiple signings: 5'10" guard Sarah Miller, 5'7" guard Makiah Asidanya, 5'11" guard Ahrray Young, and 6'1" guard Gracie Gallegos. For more updates and roster news, please follow on ucirvinesports.com.
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SEAT CHANGE REQUESTS
Season ticket holders wishing to request a seat change, upgrade, or to buy additional seats should renew existing seats and indicate your desire to relocate in the designated field.
PARKING
Discounted season parking is available for purchase to all basketball season ticket holders. Parking must be purchased online. Discounted parking will be available for purchase in October.
ANTEATER CLUB
Pregame & halftime hospitality is available at all regular season Men's Basketball home games and select sporting events throughout the year for qualifying Anteater Club members.
(2026-27 membership levels will be the same as 2025-26)
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Casey Rustin
Director, Revenue Generation
(949) 824-0291
crustin@uci.edu
Michael Snodgrass
Account Executive, Revenue Generation
(949) 824-1180
mpsnodgr@uci.edu