
What's Happening at the Robins Center This Season
10/30/2024 | Women's Basketball, Men's Basketball
Spider Basketball returns to the Robins Center next week, and Richmond Athletics is excited to welcome fans back to one of the best college basketball arenas in the nation!
Our men's and women's basketball teams will combine to play at least 29 games at the Robins Center this season. Here's what fans can expect to see and hear when they visit the arena.Â
PRIORITIZING SAFETY AND SECURITY
Fans entering Robins Center for Spider basketball games this season will pass through metal detectors staffed by RMC Events. Robins Center's policies on prohibited items remain unchanged.Â
BUFFALO WILD WINGS SPIDER KIDS CLUB MEMBERS GET MORE
Richmond Athletics will host 22 Spider Kids Clubs games this season: eight men's games (Nov. 9 vs. Marist, Nov. 20 vs. Maine, Dec. 14 vs. Belmont, Dec. 28 vs. Florida Gulf Coast, Jan. 11 vs. Rhode Island, Jan. 18 vs. Saint Louis, Feb. 15 vs. Fordham and Mar. 8 vs. George Mason) and all 14 women's home games. Members can receive a free ticket to every Spiders Kids Club game by claiming them via the link in the weekly newsletter.
Spiders Kids Club members can host their birthday party in a Robins Center terrace at a women's basketball game. Interested? Contact the Box Office at 1-877-SPIDER-1.
WebstUR Jr. level members can purchase discounted tickets for the men's game vs VCU on February 25, the Richmond Area Honda Dealers Capital City Classic.Â
FAMILY FUN ZONE PRESENTED BY VIRGINIA FAMILY DENTISTRY
The Family Fun Zone, presented by Virginia Family Dentistry, opens when gates open for every Spider basketball game. Enjoy some free games and activities for our younger Spider fans!
SPIDER BREWS PRESENTED BY JOYNER FINE PROPERTIES
Get ready for the game by enjoying a pregame tasting at our signature Spider Brews event. Located in the Weinstein Center from 4 to 5:30 pm. For only $10 per person, this event features all-you-care to taste craft beer from local breweries including Ardent Craft Ales along with delicious bites from local restaurant partners and a souvenir cup! Season ticket holders can call 1-877-SPIDER1 to add a pass to Spider Brews onto their existing ticket. Spider Brews will take place on December 14 vs. Belmont, January 25 vs. Davidson and February 15 vs. Fordham.
https://richmondspiders.evenue.net/events/BREWS
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FOUR, FIVE OR EIGHT!?
Can't make all 15 men's basketball home games for the Spiders? No worries, you have your pick of our mini plans! Pick 4, A-10 Saturday Special or Pick 8 (includes VCU) may be the right choice for you! Visit our mini plans section of the ticket page for exact game dates and options!
https://richmondspiders.evenue.net/events/MBP
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SPIDER BASKETBALL SUPER PACK
When the women play the day after the men, use promo code "SUPERSPIDER" to receive free admission to the women's game the next day! Link will be available at men's games.
Available dates: Nov. 20/21, Dec. 14/15, Dec. 28/29, Jan. 18/19, Feb. 15/16, Feb. 25/26
https://richmondspiders.evenue.net/promotions
LIVE MUSIC
The Richmond pep band returns to Robins Center this season along with DJ Slam to keep the music going before and during the game from his courtside DJ booth. Have a song suggestion? Drop DJ Slam a recommendation here! Â
A BRAND NEW LOOK
See the court at the Robins Center like never before. The playing surface was stripped down to its studs in August and completely refinished, resulting in the elimination of the old women's three-point line, a thinner jump ball circle, and other minor changes. Dick Tarrant Court has never looked better!
BUFFALO WILD WINGS FOWL SHOTS
At men's basketball games, when the visiting team misses two consecutive free throws in the second half, the entire arena will win FREE 6 boneless wings!
NATIONAL BROADCASTS
Men's basketball's games vs Saint Louis (January 18 on USA Network) and VCU (February 25 on CBS Sports Network) will be nationally televised, as will the women's basketball game vs VCU (January 19 on CBS Sports Network).Â
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BRYANT HEATING & COOLING COURTSIDE SEAT UPGRADE
Visit https://app.richmondspiders.com/BryantMBBUpgrade to sign up for a chance at the best seats in the house! At each Men's Basketball game, two fans will win an upgrade to special courtside seats and two passes to the Tip-Off Club, courtesy of Bryant Heating & Cooling, the official heating and cooling partner of the Richmond Spiders.Â
SEASON-OPENER SPECIALS
2023-2024 brought a lot to cheer about and we anticipate picking up right where we left off! The men's home opener against Mount Olive on November 6 will set the stage! Come check out the Spiders with a special appearance by the 2024 Atlantic 10 champion women's basketball team at halftime! 'Weeknight Special' tickets are available for $10!
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On Saturday, November 9, a.k.a. Banner Day, the women's basketball team will open its home schedule against Morgan State at 1 pm. Prior to the game, the team will unveil its 2024 Atlantic 10 regular season and A-10 tournament championship banners!
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After the women's game, it will be the men's turn to unveil their 2024 Atlantic 10 regular season banner before taking on the Marist Red Foxes at 6 pm. Use this link to purchase $10 tickets! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Raisebanner8le7tlwf2x
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EDUCATION DAY vs GARDNER-WEBB
The Education Day game returns for women's basketball's November 15 showdown vs Gardner-Webb! We invite all Richmond-area schools to join us for this FREE game! For more details, email Director of Marketing and Sales, Devona Knight (dknight@richmond.edu).
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PURITAN'S COATS FOR KIDS
After the generous donations from our fans last year in support of the 2023 Richmond Christmas Mother, Richmond Athletics has again partnered with Puritans to help those in need during the holidays. Donate gently used coats and jackets of all sizes to support Puritans Coats for Kids drive at both the November 20 game vs Maine and the women's basketball game on November 21 against William and Mary! Fans who donate will receive a voucher for discounted tickets to the men's game against Belmont on December 14. Help the Spiders spread warmth and joy around Richmond this holiday season!
https://richmondspiders.evenue.net/promotions/COAT
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HO, HO, HOLIDAYS WITH THE SPIDERS!
Join us for our holiday-themed game on December 14. Santa will be available for pregame photos in the Family Fun Zone. We encourage fans to wear their ugliest Christmas sweaters for prizes throughout the game!
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END 2024 IN THE WEB!
The Spiders will host the George Washington Revolutionaries on New Year's Eve! Join as we get ready to ring in the new year with free New Year's Eve gear including hats and glasses. Also, stay after the game for a special ball drop! Two Tickets are only $25; use this link to purchase.Â
STAR WARS GAME
Back by popular demand, Robins Center will turn into the Cantina on February 15 vs Fordham as we protect our house from the Stormtroopers! Fans will have the chance to purchase a special ticket and Richmond lightsaber combo for only $20 while supplies last.
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Ticketlight7
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ROBINS CENTER RED OUT
Spider fans will Red Out the Robins Center for the men's basketball's game vs VCU on February 25 — the Richmond Area Honda Dealers Capital City Classic. The first 300 students will receive a free t-shirt.
COLOR RUSHÂ WHITE vs. SAINT LOUIS
Grab a white shirt and get ready to make Robins Center loud when Saint Louis comes to town!
MASCOTS SQUARE OFF!
What is better than hanging out with WebstUR?! Hanging out with WebstUR and some of his friends! Join us for our second annual mascot game on March 8. Richmond area mascots will be on hand pregame to meet and greet fans then will square off for a friendly basketball game of halftime as the Spiders host George Mason! Interested in having your mascot join us? Reach out to AthleticsMarketing@Richmond.edu.
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SINGLE GAME TICKET SPECIALS
Maine
Duquesne
Loyola Chicago
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https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Homefor8 - FGCU
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https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/804day5 - Saint Louis
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/804night8v7jc7kilc2 - Davidson
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROMOS & GIVEAWAYS
Purchase your 2024-25 Women's Basketball season vouchers! Season vouchers will include admission to each regular season home game and can be used in any combination throughout the season. All seats are general admission.
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December 15 vs. Texas
Youth Game: Bring the kids out as SEC powerhouse Texas comes to the Robins Center!
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January 15 vs. VCU
Wear your Red as we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day presented by CarMax and Pow(Her) On! Details of this special game will be announced at a later date.
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February 2 vs. Rhode Island
Break out your pink Spider gear as we raise awareness around breast cancer for our annual Play4Kay game presented by Joyner Fine Properties. Limited pink Spider shirts will be available for fans!
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February 16 vs. Saint Louis
Senior Night! Say it isn't so! Arrive early as we honor our seniors and graduate students will be graduating come May.
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Our men's and women's basketball teams will combine to play at least 29 games at the Robins Center this season. Here's what fans can expect to see and hear when they visit the arena.Â
PRIORITIZING SAFETY AND SECURITY
Fans entering Robins Center for Spider basketball games this season will pass through metal detectors staffed by RMC Events. Robins Center's policies on prohibited items remain unchanged.Â
BUFFALO WILD WINGS SPIDER KIDS CLUB MEMBERS GET MORE
Richmond Athletics will host 22 Spider Kids Clubs games this season: eight men's games (Nov. 9 vs. Marist, Nov. 20 vs. Maine, Dec. 14 vs. Belmont, Dec. 28 vs. Florida Gulf Coast, Jan. 11 vs. Rhode Island, Jan. 18 vs. Saint Louis, Feb. 15 vs. Fordham and Mar. 8 vs. George Mason) and all 14 women's home games. Members can receive a free ticket to every Spiders Kids Club game by claiming them via the link in the weekly newsletter.
Spiders Kids Club members can host their birthday party in a Robins Center terrace at a women's basketball game. Interested? Contact the Box Office at 1-877-SPIDER-1.
WebstUR Jr. level members can purchase discounted tickets for the men's game vs VCU on February 25, the Richmond Area Honda Dealers Capital City Classic.Â
FAMILY FUN ZONE PRESENTED BY VIRGINIA FAMILY DENTISTRY
The Family Fun Zone, presented by Virginia Family Dentistry, opens when gates open for every Spider basketball game. Enjoy some free games and activities for our younger Spider fans!
SPIDER BREWS PRESENTED BY JOYNER FINE PROPERTIES
Get ready for the game by enjoying a pregame tasting at our signature Spider Brews event. Located in the Weinstein Center from 4 to 5:30 pm. For only $10 per person, this event features all-you-care to taste craft beer from local breweries including Ardent Craft Ales along with delicious bites from local restaurant partners and a souvenir cup! Season ticket holders can call 1-877-SPIDER1 to add a pass to Spider Brews onto their existing ticket. Spider Brews will take place on December 14 vs. Belmont, January 25 vs. Davidson and February 15 vs. Fordham.
https://richmondspiders.evenue.net/events/BREWS
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FOUR, FIVE OR EIGHT!?
Can't make all 15 men's basketball home games for the Spiders? No worries, you have your pick of our mini plans! Pick 4, A-10 Saturday Special or Pick 8 (includes VCU) may be the right choice for you! Visit our mini plans section of the ticket page for exact game dates and options!
https://richmondspiders.evenue.net/events/MBP
Â
SPIDER BASKETBALL SUPER PACK
When the women play the day after the men, use promo code "SUPERSPIDER" to receive free admission to the women's game the next day! Link will be available at men's games.
Available dates: Nov. 20/21, Dec. 14/15, Dec. 28/29, Jan. 18/19, Feb. 15/16, Feb. 25/26
https://richmondspiders.evenue.net/promotions
LIVE MUSIC
The Richmond pep band returns to Robins Center this season along with DJ Slam to keep the music going before and during the game from his courtside DJ booth. Have a song suggestion? Drop DJ Slam a recommendation here! Â
A BRAND NEW LOOK
See the court at the Robins Center like never before. The playing surface was stripped down to its studs in August and completely refinished, resulting in the elimination of the old women's three-point line, a thinner jump ball circle, and other minor changes. Dick Tarrant Court has never looked better!
BUFFALO WILD WINGS FOWL SHOTS
At men's basketball games, when the visiting team misses two consecutive free throws in the second half, the entire arena will win FREE 6 boneless wings!
NATIONAL BROADCASTS
Men's basketball's games vs Saint Louis (January 18 on USA Network) and VCU (February 25 on CBS Sports Network) will be nationally televised, as will the women's basketball game vs VCU (January 19 on CBS Sports Network).Â
Â
BRYANT HEATING & COOLING COURTSIDE SEAT UPGRADE
Visit https://app.richmondspiders.com/BryantMBBUpgrade to sign up for a chance at the best seats in the house! At each Men's Basketball game, two fans will win an upgrade to special courtside seats and two passes to the Tip-Off Club, courtesy of Bryant Heating & Cooling, the official heating and cooling partner of the Richmond Spiders.Â
SEASON-OPENER SPECIALS
2023-2024 brought a lot to cheer about and we anticipate picking up right where we left off! The men's home opener against Mount Olive on November 6 will set the stage! Come check out the Spiders with a special appearance by the 2024 Atlantic 10 champion women's basketball team at halftime! 'Weeknight Special' tickets are available for $10!
Â
On Saturday, November 9, a.k.a. Banner Day, the women's basketball team will open its home schedule against Morgan State at 1 pm. Prior to the game, the team will unveil its 2024 Atlantic 10 regular season and A-10 tournament championship banners!
Â
After the women's game, it will be the men's turn to unveil their 2024 Atlantic 10 regular season banner before taking on the Marist Red Foxes at 6 pm. Use this link to purchase $10 tickets! https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Raisebanner8le7tlwf2x
Â
EDUCATION DAY vs GARDNER-WEBB
The Education Day game returns for women's basketball's November 15 showdown vs Gardner-Webb! We invite all Richmond-area schools to join us for this FREE game! For more details, email Director of Marketing and Sales, Devona Knight (dknight@richmond.edu).
Â
PURITAN'S COATS FOR KIDS
After the generous donations from our fans last year in support of the 2023 Richmond Christmas Mother, Richmond Athletics has again partnered with Puritans to help those in need during the holidays. Donate gently used coats and jackets of all sizes to support Puritans Coats for Kids drive at both the November 20 game vs Maine and the women's basketball game on November 21 against William and Mary! Fans who donate will receive a voucher for discounted tickets to the men's game against Belmont on December 14. Help the Spiders spread warmth and joy around Richmond this holiday season!
https://richmondspiders.evenue.net/promotions/COAT
Â
HO, HO, HOLIDAYS WITH THE SPIDERS!
Join us for our holiday-themed game on December 14. Santa will be available for pregame photos in the Family Fun Zone. We encourage fans to wear their ugliest Christmas sweaters for prizes throughout the game!
Â
END 2024 IN THE WEB!
The Spiders will host the George Washington Revolutionaries on New Year's Eve! Join as we get ready to ring in the new year with free New Year's Eve gear including hats and glasses. Also, stay after the game for a special ball drop! Two Tickets are only $25; use this link to purchase.Â
STAR WARS GAME
Back by popular demand, Robins Center will turn into the Cantina on February 15 vs Fordham as we protect our house from the Stormtroopers! Fans will have the chance to purchase a special ticket and Richmond lightsaber combo for only $20 while supplies last.
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Ticketlight7
Â
ROBINS CENTER RED OUT
Spider fans will Red Out the Robins Center for the men's basketball's game vs VCU on February 25 — the Richmond Area Honda Dealers Capital City Classic. The first 300 students will receive a free t-shirt.
COLOR RUSHÂ WHITE vs. SAINT LOUIS
Grab a white shirt and get ready to make Robins Center loud when Saint Louis comes to town!
MASCOTS SQUARE OFF!
What is better than hanging out with WebstUR?! Hanging out with WebstUR and some of his friends! Join us for our second annual mascot game on March 8. Richmond area mascots will be on hand pregame to meet and greet fans then will square off for a friendly basketball game of halftime as the Spiders host George Mason! Interested in having your mascot join us? Reach out to AthleticsMarketing@Richmond.edu.
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SINGLE GAME TICKET SPECIALS
- Weeknight Specials: Take a break from the week and catch a Spiders basketball game for only $10! Valid: November 6, November 20, February 5 and February 11. Contact the box office or swing by in person to claim this deal.
Maine
Duquesne
Loyola Chicago
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- Home For The Holidays: Need something to do over winter break? Look no further than the Robins Center! Join us December 21 vs. VMI or December 28 vs. Florida Gulf Coast for only $10! (insert link)
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Homefor8 - FGCU
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- 804 Nights/Day: The Spiders love representing Richmond so purchase our special 804 tickets (8 tickets for only $40) to any of the following three games: January 11 vs. Rhode Island, January 18 vs. Saint Louis (804 Day), or January 25 vs. Davidson.Â
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/804day5 - Saint Louis
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/804night8v7jc7kilc2 - Davidson
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WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROMOS & GIVEAWAYS
Purchase your 2024-25 Women's Basketball season vouchers! Season vouchers will include admission to each regular season home game and can be used in any combination throughout the season. All seats are general admission.
Â
December 15 vs. Texas
Youth Game: Bring the kids out as SEC powerhouse Texas comes to the Robins Center!
Â
January 15 vs. VCU
Wear your Red as we celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day presented by CarMax and Pow(Her) On! Details of this special game will be announced at a later date.
Â
February 2 vs. Rhode Island
Break out your pink Spider gear as we raise awareness around breast cancer for our annual Play4Kay game presented by Joyner Fine Properties. Limited pink Spider shirts will be available for fans!
Â
February 16 vs. Saint Louis
Senior Night! Say it isn't so! Arrive early as we honor our seniors and graduate students will be graduating come May.
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