Game day at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh: Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
About this event
Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh. Teams: Pittsburgh Panthers Mens Basketball, West Virginia Mountaineers Men's Basketball, Duquesne University Mens Basketball and Robert Morris University Colonials Mens Basketball.
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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Event details
- Date
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- Time
- 6:00 PM local time
- Venue
- PPG Paints Arena
- Address
- 1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, United States
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Sports · Basketball
Venue & getting there
1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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How to get to PPG Paints Arena
- Steel PlazaTrain550 m
7 min walk - Pittsburgh Union StationTrain650 m
8 min walk - Port Authority Wood Street StationMetro / subway840 m
10 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 150 m away.
Hotels near PPG Paints Arena
- Pittsburgh Marriott City Center150 mCheck prices
- Cambria Hotel Pittsburgh - Downtown290 mCheck prices
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Pittsburgh Downtown350 mCheck prices
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Your visit to PPG Paints Arena
- Date
- Wednesday, December 9, 2026
- Starts
- 6:00 PM
- Getting there
- Steel Plaza (train), 550 m – about 7 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 150 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Pittsburgh Marriott City Center (150 m)
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Good to know
When is “Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic”?
Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic takes place on Wednesday, December 9, 2026 at 6:00 PM local time.
Where is “Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic” held?
Venue: PPG Paints Arena, 1001 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, United States.
How much are tickets for “Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic”?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to PPG Paints Arena by public transport?
The closest stop is Steel Plaza (train), 550 m from PPG Paints Arena – roughly 7 minutes on foot.
Can I park near PPG Paints Arena?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 150 m away.
Where else is Pittsburgh Panthers Mens Basketball performing?
Pittsburgh Panthers Mens Basketball also has 31 more dates coming up, for example Pittsburgh (Nov 2 and 5, 2026), Philadelphia (Nov 8, 2026) and Indianapolis (Nov 13, 2026).
