2027 Men's Basketball Seating Plan
The 2027-28 Virginia Men's Basketball Seating Plan is being implemented for various reasons, including the fact that all current seating agreements will expire at the conclusion of the 2026-27 men's basketball season. These upcoming seat license expirations create opportunities for renewal, reassessment, and revenue to ensure long-term sustainability and fan engagement.
All existing men's basketball season ticket members will be provided with the first opportunity to renew their seats under the new plan. The plan will also allow for new seat licenses for donors not currently holding one, and seat location changes, based on availability.
Agreements signed under the new seating plan will be for a five-year term, from the 2027-28 through the 2031-32 season. This plan will allow all current season seat holders in the lower level and first four rows of the upper level to renew their seats and continue their support of Virginia Men's Basketball. Current seat license holders will also have the opportunity to explore season ticket relocation opportunities. Any available seats will be allocated for donors on the waitlist and new season ticket members to purchase, ensuring an electric atmosphere in JPJ.
Action Items
- Current season ticket members will need to communicate their intent to the VAF by December 31, 2025. This can be done by clicking the “Digital Interest Form” button above.
- If current season ticket members would like to take advantage of the 30% discounted pay now option, payment is due in full by June 30, 2025.
- Prospective season ticket members are encouraged to submit the Digital Interest Form ASAP to inform our staff of your desired seating section, if available.
- You are encouraged to read through the Frequently Asked Questions below. If you have additional questions, please reach out to your assigned VAF representative, or contact our office at 434-982-5555 or via email at vafweb@virginia.edu.
Important Dates
June 30, 2025
Discounted 30% off pay now option deadline
Mid-July of 2025
2025-26 MBB season ticket renewal deadline
December 31, 2025
2027-28 five-year opt-in agreement deadline
Spring/Summer 2026
2026-27 MBB season ticket assignment process
December 31, 2026
First payment due for five-year payment plan option
Spring/Summer 2026
2027-28 MBB season ticket assignment process
FAQ
General
This is not a reseat of JPJ. The VAF is providing existing season ticket members the first opportunity to renew their seats per the new terms.
Gifts generated by the 2027 men's basketball seating plan will fund the Athletics Strategic Initiatives Fund. The goals of this are to:
All seats in the lower level, excluding seats in the student sections, and the first four rows of the upper level will be impacted by this plan.
Many schools implement new seating plans on a regular basis, with reseating being the most common approach. This is not a reseat, as season ticket members will have the first opportunity to renew their seats per the new terms. Several schools have recently implemented reseats including Gonzaga, Penn State, BYU, Kansas, Pitt, Arkansas, Syracuse, and Tennessee.
The deadline for season ticket members to take advantage of the 30% discounted pay now option is June 30, 2025. The renewal commitment deadline for season ticket members paying over five years is December 31, 2025, with the first installment due by the end of 2026.
Your gift commitment will be separated into two allocations. 75% of the gift will go towards the Athletics Strategic Initiatives Fund and is not associated with benefits. The remaining 25% of the gift is directly tied to benefits and is not tax deductible. VAF does not provide tax advice so please check with a tax advisor.
Yes, your gift to the Athletics Strategic Initiatives Fund (refer to question 6) is not associated with benefits and, as such, will qualify as a charitable contribution.
You will receive a 30% discount on your gift if you pay in full by June 30, 2025.
All current men's basketball season ticket members will receive pre-sale ticket purchase opportunities for non-basketball events at JPJ. Seat locations will be determined based on venue setup and promoter requirements, but every attempt will be made to provide seats of similar quality. The number of seats available for purchase will be determined based on the event.
No, this will not impact your seats for the 2025-26 or 2026-27 seasons. We are providing this information on the 2027 men's basketball seating plan so you can plan accordingly.
You should communicate your intent on the interest form. The VAF will coordinate an assignment process beginning in the spring/summer of 2027 and will be based on availability and VAF Priority Points. Upgrades are based on availability and are not guaranteed. Please contact the VAF at 434-982-5555 or vafweb@virginia.edu, and a VAF representative will guide you through the ticket acquisition process.
Yes, based on availability. Prospective season ticket members will have the opportunity to request seating beginning spring/summer of 2027 and will be based on availability and VAF Priority Points. Please contact the VAF at 434-982-5555 or vafweb@virginia.edu, and a VAF representative will guide you through the ticket acquisition process. You may also contact the VAF if you are interested in seats for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.
VAF staff members are happy to work with you to find seating options commensurate with your desired level of support.
Your gift provides resources to the Athletics Department in this ever-changing environment, and gifts of $25,000+ will place you in, extend, or upgrade your stewardship level within the Sabre Society.
As of the 2024-25 season, season ticket members who make the minimum $1,750 Annual Fund contribution will have the first right to renew their existing parking location. If you want to change your parking location, you will have the opportunity to do so if there is availability in 2027. If you would like to discuss your parking location prior to 2027, please reach out to the VAF at 434-982-5555 or vafweb@virginia.edu.
No. This plan applies only to men's basketball seating.
Payment & Process
A payment plan offers VAF members the flexibility to spread payments out over one year or evenly over five years. Please contact the VAF if this is of interest at 434-982-5555 or vafweb@virginia.edu, and a VAF representative will guide you through setting up a plan.
No, gifts to other areas do not count toward a 2027 men's basketball gift requirement. To acquire JPJ seats in the lower level and/or first four rows of the upper level, a 2027 JPJ gift is required as well as any required VAF Annual Fund gift.
Annual Fund giving level requirements will remain the same through the 2027-28 season. Annual minimum requirements may vary by account based on quantity of tickets and/or parking for other sports. Should you wish to increase your ticket and/or parking quantity, your required giving level may change.
Seat-Specific
The number of seats a season ticket member is eligible to purchase is based on one's VAF Annual Fund giving level. For more information on the VAF giving levels required to purchase a varying number of tickets, view the VAF's Giving Levels & Benefits chart on our website.
The VAF will prioritize existing season ticket members and those who are interested in acquiring new season tickets based on one's desired JPJ gift amount and Priority Points. The best way to improve your seat location is by making a gift to the Annual Fund and/or becoming a Sabre Society member. To learn more about how VAF Priority Points are calculated, visit www.VirginiaAthleticsFoundation.com. For information on ways to better position yourself with Priority Points, please contact VAF at 434-982-5555 or vafweb@virginia.edu.
In the 300 level, there is limited availability in rows E through BB. Season ticket members who renew their existing upper level tickets in these areas will have the opportunity to view availability using the online selection process tool in summer 2027. Seats in the upper level of JPJ, rows E-S, make up the Priority Seating area. Members with seats located in these areas must maintain a VAF Annual Fund giving level that corresponds with the number of priority seats purchased. Seats in the upper level of JPJ, rows T and above, make up the Non-Priority area. All season ticket members have the first right to renew their seats annually. Beginning with the 2022-23 season, a policy that required an annual “per seat” contribution for seats in the upper sideline ($50) and upper end zone ($25) sections was implemented. Accounts with preexisting Non-Priority seats that change locations and/or add seats within this area, as well as new season ticket members that acquire Non-Priority seats, must maintain the corresponding per seat donation annually.
Accessible seating options are located throughout JPJ. Existing ADA seat holders will have the first right to renew with any new ADA seating requests being placed in priority rank order for allocation upon meeting the 2027 men's basketball giving requirements.
You are welcome to purchase tickets with a group of friends. If two or more season ticket members want to select seats together, they must wait until the appointment time of the donor account with the lowest cumulative VAF Priority Point total.
Original 2006 JPJ seat licenses provided the opportunity for a one-time transfer of seats and/or parking. The VAF staff welcomes the opportunity to discuss this one-time transfer option prior to the current seat agreement's expiration upon completion of the 2026-27 season.