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UC Bearcats basketball starts Nov. 6. What to know before you visit Fifth Third Arena

grace tucker, cincinnati enquirer
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UC men's basketball kicks off their season Monday, Nov. 6, in a home game against the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames.
UC men's basketball kicks off their season Monday, Nov. 6, in a home game against the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames.

Planning to catch a University of Cincinnati Bearcats basketball game this year?

UC men's basketball kicks off their season Monday, Nov. 6, in a home game against the University of Illinois at Chicago Flames. The game begins at 9 p.m. at Fifth Third Arena.

The Bearcats' women's basketball team played an exhibition game Wednesday, Nov. 1, against the Ohio Dominican University Panthers at Fifth Third Arena.

The team's official season will also begin Monday, Nov. 6, in a 6 p.m. home game against the Louisville Cardinals. The game will be aired on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

The Bearcats' women's basketball team starts their season Monday, Nov. 6, with a 6 p.m. home game against the Louisville Cardinals. The game will be aired on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.
The Bearcats' women's basketball team starts their season Monday, Nov. 6, with a 6 p.m. home game against the Louisville Cardinals. The game will be aired on Big 12 Now on ESPN+.

If you're cheering on the Bearcats at home this season, here's everything you need to know before you head to Fifth Third Arena.

Where to buy tickets for UC Bearcats men's, women's basketball

There are a few 2023-24 men's basketball season tickets left, starting at $500, available online at gobearcats.com. Tickets for home games are available online starting at $15.

Select women's basketball season tickets for $50 are also available at gobearcats.com. Single game tickets at Fifth Third Arena can be purchased at the same place for $6.

Tickets for men's basketball MTE Tournaments on Friday, Nov. 10, and Sunday, Nov. 12, are available online at gobearcats.com starting at $17.50. To snag on-campus parking, $10 parking passes for both tournament games can be purchased online along with the game tickets.

Want to catch a game with a group of friends or family? UC Athletics offers discounted group tickets with block seating. Those interested can call the ticket office for more information: 1-877-CATS-TIX.

Children ages 3 and under do not require a ticket for admission. The Bearcats Ticket Office has a no refunds or exchanges policy.

How to show tickets at Fifth Third Arena

UC Athletics has mobile entry, so ticket-holders have no need to worry about printing their tickets ahead of time.

Season ticket members and single-game buyers can access their tickets by downloading the official GoBearcats App to their mobile device. The app is available for free on both Apple and Android devices.

When arriving at Fifth Third Arena, ticket-holders should be sure to have their mobile device to scan their digital tickets upon entry.

Where to park at Fifth Third Arena

For men's basketball, ticket-holders can purchase a $10 parking pass at Campus Green Garage, 2935 Campus Green Drive, along with their single game ticket at gobearcats.com.

Day-of, $10 parking will be available four hours before game time at Campus Green Garage and ADA accessible parking with state placard at University Avenue Garage, 40 W. University Ave.

Shuttles will run between Campus Green and Dabney Circle, and between University Circle and Dabney Circle, beginning two hours before game time and one hour after the game.

What kind of bag can I bring inside Fifth Third Arena?

According to the Cincinnati Athletics Clear Bag Policy:

  • Small bags and purses are permitted and will be inspected.

  • Backpacks and large bags and purses are not allowed.

  • All approved bags are subject to inspection upon entry and are subject to additional inspections within the stadium.

Except for items pertaining to medical conditions or child care, all bags, backpacks, video cameras, large cases for binoculars or other items, fanny packs and large purses (larger than 10" by 10") are prohibited and banned in Fifth Third Arena, according to gobearcats.com.

What items are prohibited inside Fifth Third Arena?

According to gobearcats.com, prohibited items must be returned to the owner’s car or discarded. Any unlawful items are subject to confiscation, and the person in possession is subject to arrest.

The following items are prohibited:

  • Alcoholic beverages.

  • Baby seats.

  • Baby strollers.

  • Backpacks.

  • Balloons.

  • Banners, signs (unless approved by the athletics department).

  • Beach balls.

  • Cameras (professional equipment with long telephoto lenses).

  • Coolers.

  • Containers.

  • Explosives.

  • Fanny packs.

  • Folding chairs.

  • Food/beverages.

  • Ice chests.

  • Laptops.

  • Laser pointers.

  • All noisemakers (e.g., air horns, plastic horns, whistles).

  • Pets (with the exception of service animals used by disabled guests).

  • Personal heaters.

  • Video cameras.

  • Weapons.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: UC Bearcats basketball: What to know before visiting Fifth Third Arena