Bucknell University Athletics
10/29/2026 10:21:00 AM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
LEWISBURG, Pa. – The official start of college basketball season is less than one week away, and the Bucknell men's and women's teams are prepped and ready for launch on Monday, Nov. 2. The Bison men open the 2026-27 season at Maryland, while the women debut the same evening at Florida.
Once again this season, the majority of Bucknell's games can be seen on ESPN+. New this year, YouTube TV subscribers have access to ESPN Unlimited, which includes ESPN+ and all standard ESPN networks at no extra charge if your plan already includes ESPN. Viewers can stream live events, studio shows, and original content directly inside the YouTube TV app. On the radio side, home and away men's games can be heard locally on Eagle 107, while the women's games will air on VBU. All radio broadcasts can also be streamed via BucknellBison.com
Below is more detailed television and promotional information, along with some additional fan info as we head into the new season.
Important Links
We offer two VIP Parking lots for the games at Sojka Pavilion. The Blue Lot is located off Moore Avenue in front of Sojka, while the Orange Lot is located off 7th Street and adjacent to the Graham Building. As season ticket holders, you can obtain a Blue Lot season pass by making a donation of $750 to any Bison Athletics designation, or an Orange Lot season pass with a donation of $1,500 or more.
SOJKA PAVILION SUITES
There's no better way to take in a game at Sojka Pavilion than by taking advantage of one of the suite offerings on the concourse level. The McGee Room is located at the south end of the arena and offers a great view of the game action. The suite can hold up to 50 people, and the rental also includes 24 chairback seats located directly in front of the suite in the seating bowl.
There are two additional suites located off the west concourse. P207 is located up behind the Bucknell bench on the southwest side and can accommodate 25. The rental includes 12 chairback seats located directly in front of the suite in the seating bowl. P209-210 is located behind the visitor bench and has the same space specifications.
All food and drink inside the suites must be ordered through Bucknell Dining. Please reach out ASAP to Todd Newcomb at 570-577-1771 to reserve your suite. They fill very quickly and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
JOIN THE BACKCOURT CLUB AND THE FASTBREAK CLUB
The Backcourt Club serves as the fundraising arm for Bucknell Men's Basketball, while the Fastbreak Club does the same for Bucknell Women's Basketball. Donations to either club count as Bison Club membership. Comprising alumni, families, and community members, the missions of the Backcourt Club and Fastbreak club are to maximize resources for success in the Patriot League and on the national stage. Regardless of your level of support, all donors contribute to the program's pursuit of Patriot League championships.
BUCKNELL BASKETBALL LUNCHEONS
The Bucknell Basketball Luncheons return to the Bull Run Tap House this year, and Bison fans should mark their calendars for four luncheons on Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, and Feb. 22. Coaches John Griffin III and Trevor Woodruff, along with student-athletes from both teams will be in attendance to talk about their seasons. The Bull Run Tap House is located on Market Street in Lewisburg, and the luncheons start at noon. Once again this year, the luncheons are sponsored by Aspire Wealth Group.
MEN'S TV/RADIO & PROMOS
WOMEN'S TV/RADIO & PROMOS
Once again this season, the majority of Bucknell's games can be seen on ESPN+. New this year, YouTube TV subscribers have access to ESPN Unlimited, which includes ESPN+ and all standard ESPN networks at no extra charge if your plan already includes ESPN. Viewers can stream live events, studio shows, and original content directly inside the YouTube TV app. On the radio side, home and away men's games can be heard locally on Eagle 107, while the women's games will air on VBU. All radio broadcasts can also be streamed via BucknellBison.com
Below is more detailed television and promotional information, along with some additional fan info as we head into the new season.
Important Links
- 2026-27 Schedules: MEN | WOMEN
- 2026-27 Rosters: MEN | WOMEN
- Purchase Single-Game and Season Tickets
- Register your kids for the Junior Bison Club
- Watch all home games and most away games on ESPN+
- Follow both teams on X, Instagram, and Facebook
- New 2026-27 bag policy
We offer two VIP Parking lots for the games at Sojka Pavilion. The Blue Lot is located off Moore Avenue in front of Sojka, while the Orange Lot is located off 7th Street and adjacent to the Graham Building. As season ticket holders, you can obtain a Blue Lot season pass by making a donation of $750 to any Bison Athletics designation, or an Orange Lot season pass with a donation of $1,500 or more.
SOJKA PAVILION SUITES
There's no better way to take in a game at Sojka Pavilion than by taking advantage of one of the suite offerings on the concourse level. The McGee Room is located at the south end of the arena and offers a great view of the game action. The suite can hold up to 50 people, and the rental also includes 24 chairback seats located directly in front of the suite in the seating bowl.
There are two additional suites located off the west concourse. P207 is located up behind the Bucknell bench on the southwest side and can accommodate 25. The rental includes 12 chairback seats located directly in front of the suite in the seating bowl. P209-210 is located behind the visitor bench and has the same space specifications.
All food and drink inside the suites must be ordered through Bucknell Dining. Please reach out ASAP to Todd Newcomb at 570-577-1771 to reserve your suite. They fill very quickly and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
JOIN THE BACKCOURT CLUB AND THE FASTBREAK CLUB
The Backcourt Club serves as the fundraising arm for Bucknell Men's Basketball, while the Fastbreak Club does the same for Bucknell Women's Basketball. Donations to either club count as Bison Club membership. Comprising alumni, families, and community members, the missions of the Backcourt Club and Fastbreak club are to maximize resources for success in the Patriot League and on the national stage. Regardless of your level of support, all donors contribute to the program's pursuit of Patriot League championships.
BUCKNELL BASKETBALL LUNCHEONS
The Bucknell Basketball Luncheons return to the Bull Run Tap House this year, and Bison fans should mark their calendars for four luncheons on Dec. 7, Jan. 4, Feb. 1, and Feb. 22. Coaches John Griffin III and Trevor Woodruff, along with student-athletes from both teams will be in attendance to talk about their seasons. The Bull Run Tap House is located on Market Street in Lewisburg, and the luncheons start at noon. Once again this year, the luncheons are sponsored by Aspire Wealth Group.
MEN'S TV/RADIO & PROMOS
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Radio | Promotions |
| N2 | at Maryland | 7 p.m. | B1G+ | Eagle 107 | |
| N7 | OLD DOMINION | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | Orange Out, pres. By Weis Markets; Magnet Giveaway, pres. by Aspire Wealth Group |
| N10 | at Virginia | 9 p.m. | ACC Network | Eagle 107 | |
| N13 | COLUMBIA | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | Heartland Youth Football League Night; Morgan's Message Mental Health Awareness Game |
| N17 | AKRON | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| N21 | SIENA | 11 a.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| N24 | at Cornell | 8 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| N27 | vs. La Salle | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+ | WKOK 1070 | Cathedral Classic at The Palestra |
| N28 | at Penn | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | Cathedral Classic at The Palestra |
| D2 | at Delaware | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| D5 | ST. THOMAS | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | Community Day, pres. by Members 1st |
| D8 | at UMBC | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| D18 | IMMACULATA | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | Teacher Appreciation Night, pres. by Villager Realty |
| D21 | at Hofstra | 7 p.m. | FloSports | Eagle 107 | |
| D30 | COLGATE | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | Youth Basketball Night |
| J2 | at Navy | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| J6 | at Boston U. | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| J9 | LEHIGH | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | 21st Annual Dirk Sojka's Slam Dunk with Bison Basketball |
| J13 | at Army | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| J16 | LOYOLA | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | First Responders & Military Appreciation Night, pres. by Belfor |
| J20 | HOLY CROSS | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | Bison Squishee Night |
| J23 | at Colgate | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| J27 | at American | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| J30 | ARMY | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | Alumni Night & Celebration of 1987 Team; '80s Night |
| F3 | NAVY | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | Bucknell Student-Athlete Challenge |
| F6 | at Lehigh | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| F10 | at Holy Cross | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| F13 | LAFAYETTE | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | Junior Bison Club Day, pres. by Knoebels; Bucky's Birthday Bash, pres. by Red Robin |
| F15 | BOSTON U. | 6:30 p.m. | CBS SN | Eagle 107 | Greek Life Challenge; Club Sports Night; Youth Sports Night |
| F21 | at Loyola | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | |
| F24 | AMERICAN | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 | Fan Appreciation Night, pres. by Bucknell Sports Properties; Senior Night |
| F27 | at Lafayette | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ | Eagle 107 |
WOMEN'S TV/RADIO & PROMOS
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV | Radio | Promotions |
| N2 | at Florida | 6 p.m. | SECN+ | VBU | |
| N7 | at Brown | 3 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| N11 | FORDHAM | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | Orange Out, pres. by Weis Markets; Community Night, pres. by Members 1st; Magnet Giveaway |
| N14 | at Mount St. Mary's | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| N18 | at UAlbany | 11 a.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| N21 | IONA | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| N24 | at Le Moyne | 11 a.m. | NECFR | VBU | |
| N27 | DELAWARE STATE | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| N29 | at DePaul | 3 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| D5 | at JMU | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| D8 | SUSQUEHANNA | 11 a.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | Education Day, pres. by Villager Realty; Educational Packet Giveaway |
| D18 | at Syracuse | 10 a.m. | ACCNX | VBU | |
| D21 | DELAWARE | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| D30 | at Colgate | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| J2 | NAVY | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | First Responders & Military Appreciation Night, pres. by Belfor |
| J6 | BOSTON U. | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| J9 | at Lehigh | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| J13 | ARMY | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| J16 | at Loyola | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| J20 | at Holy Cross | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| J23 | COLGATE | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | Morgan's Message Mental Health Awareness Game |
| J27 | AMERICAN | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| J30 | at Army | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| F3 | at Navy | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| F6 | LEHIGH | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | National Girls & Women in Sports Day Celebration, pres. by W&L Dealerships |
| F10 | HOLY CROSS | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | Bison Squishee Night |
| F13 | at Lafayette | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| F17 | at Boston U. | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| F20 | LOYOLA | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | Alumni Day; Play 4 Kay Pink Game |
| F23 | at American | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | |
| F26 | LAFAYETTE | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ | VBU | Fan Appreciation Night, pres. by Bucknell Sports Properties; Senior Night |
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