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Hope Gas Backyard Basketball ClassicPittsburgh · Wed, Dec 9, 2026

6:00 PM local time
PPG Paints ArenaPittsburgh, PA
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Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball take on West Virginia Mountaineers Men's Basketball at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, with the start scheduled for 6:00 PM local time.

It is listed as Basketball / College (Sports).

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PPG Paints Arena holds around 19,758 people.

PPG Paints Arena has 74 upcoming events on our calendar.

PPG Paints Arena will become the center of the college basketball world on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, as the Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic brings four of the region's premier programs together for a special doubleheader featuring University of Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia University and Robert Morris University vs. Duquesne University. The highly anticipated event will showcase two compelling regional matchups in one of Pittsburgh's premier sports and entertainment venues, giving fans an opportunity to experience an entire night of college basketball featuring four programs with deep local ties and passionate fan bases. The evening will feature Robert Morris taking on Duquesne, and the marquee matchup between Pitt and West Virginia in another chapter of the storied Backyard Brawl rivalry.

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Steel Plaza · Light rail · 380 m · 6 min walk
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Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball at PPG Paints Arena: show day guide

Show starts
6:00 PM
Support
West Virginia Mountaineers Men's Basketball, Duquesne University Mens Basketball, Robert Morris University Colonials Mens Basketball
Getting there
Steel Plaza, 380 m (6 min walk)
Parking
Parking is available in the PPG Paints Arena lots as well as the PPG Paints Arena Garage for non-hockey events.

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Ticket limit
There is an 8 ticket limit to this event.
Please note
West Virginia vs. Pitt | Robert Morris vs. Duquesne

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Venue: PPG Paints Arena

1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
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Capacity
19,758
Parking
Parking is available in the PPG Paints Arena lots as well as the PPG Paints Arena Garage for non-hockey events. Event parking rates vary. Check your event information page or email info@ppgpaintsarena.com for specific parking rates. Charter and school busses park for free on the street (follow directions of event staff).
Children
For most events, children under the age of two are not required to have a ticket. However, should you wish for your child to have their own seat, a ticket is required. Shows intended for a younger audience (i.e., Sesame Street Live, The Wiggles) require that children who have celebrated their first birthday have a ticket. Please check each event individually for age requirements. Children under the age of 2 do not require a ticket to attend a Pittsburgh Penguins home game provided they sit on the lap of an adult throughout the game. Any child who has celebrated their 2nd birthday will need a ticket to enter the building.
Box office
The Box Office is located inside PPG Paints Arena. For Pittsburgh Penguins home games, the box office will be open Monday - Friday at 10am & Saturday - Sunday at 12pm. For all other events, the box office will open 1 hour prior to event with the opening of general doors. Hours are subject to change as a result of event times, holidays or inclement weather. Please call 412-642-1800 for more information.
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Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic: FAQs

When is Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic?

Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM local time.

Where is Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic taking place?

At PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

How much are tickets for Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic?

The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.

Is there parking at PPG Paints Arena?

Parking is available in the PPG Paints Arena lots as well as the PPG Paints Arena Garage for non-hockey events. Event parking rates vary. Check your event information page or email info@ppgpaintsarena.com for specific parking rates. Charter and school busses park for free on the street (follow directions of event staff).

Does Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball have other upcoming dates?

Yes — Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball has 9 upcoming dates, including Indianapolis (Nov 13), Columbia (Dec 1), and Raleigh (Jan 6).

Who is supporting Pittsburgh Panthers Men's Basketball at PPG Paints Arena?

The line-up also includes West Virginia Mountaineers Men's Basketball, Duquesne University Mens Basketball, and Robert Morris University Colonials Mens Basketball.

Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic

Wed, Dec 9, 2026

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