PEMBROKE – Thirteen home games highlight the 28-game schedule for the UNC Pembroke men's basketball team that was released Monday by head coach Drew Richards.
 
Fans wishing to get an early look at the squad are invited to attend Moonlight Madness presented by McDonald's on October 22 at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for the event.
 
Reserved seat season tickets will go on sale Thursday, October 22 for Braves Club members and the 2025-26 season ticket holders. Season tickets to the general public will go on sale November 1. Season tickets ensure fans a chairback seat at mid-court in one of the nation's most electric environments, and can be purchased for $115. Season tickets can be purchased online at UNCPBraves.com/Tickets, or by calling the Athletic Ticket Office at (910) 775-4123.
 
Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court will host promotions all season long, including Alumni Weekend on February 6 for both the men's and the women's teams. The promotions will also include a toy drive that will run from November 21 through December 12 for new, unwrapped Christmas toys to be delivered to Robeson County schools.

The Braves will officially lift the lid on the 2026-27 regular season schedule on November 10 as they hit the road to take on USC Beaufort for a 6 p.m. tip-off, before heading to Greenwood, S.C. on November 13 to battle Division II national champion runner-up Lander for a 7 p.m. tip. UNC Pembroke will make its home debut two days later as they host USC Aiken for Family Night. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.
 
UNCP will open up Conference Carolinas play on November 21 as they host North Greenville. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m. at Lumbee Guaranty Bank Court.

 

2026-27 BASKETBALL PROMOTION SCHEDULE
Date	Opponent	Promotion
November 15	USC Aiken	Family Night
November 21	North Greenville	The Bank Is Open presented by Lumbee Guaranty Bank / Start of Toy Drive
December 2	Claflin	Faculty & Staff Night
December 12	Erskine	Final Day of Toy Drive
December 19	Barton	Teddy Bear Toss
January 6	Ferrum	Faith & Communities Night
January 13	Chowan	Greek Night
January 16	Emmanuel	Youth Night / Trading Cards
January 27	Mount Olive	Military Appreciation Night / Blackout
January 30	King	Pink Out presented by Scotland Health
February 6	Shorter	Alumni Weekend / 2016-17 PBC Champions Recognition
February 24	Francis Marion	Tribe Night / Senior Night