EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With the exciting news of the River City Classic being set between the University of Evansville and USI, we know fans have many questions about the game and how they can purchase tickets for the game.
 
The game between the Purple Aces and Screaming Eagles is set for Saturday, November 7^th at 7 p.m. inside the Ford Center. Tickets go on sale July 15^th and can be purchased through the UE ticket office starting on that date.
 
Fans interested in tickets for the contest are asked to complete the form at this link - www.uealumnionline.com/UERCC and the UE Athletics Ticket Office will reach out at a later date to secure your seats. All renewed men's basketball season ticket holders or new season ticket holders for the 2026-27 season will receive first priority to purchase tickets in the designated UE section. Presale priority will also be given to UE donors and corporate sponsors.
 
In order to be eligible for prioritized presale seating, fans must have at least 50% of their season ticket payment submitted **by July 10**. Those who have not reached that threshold by that date will still have an opportunity to purchase but will be placed into the general pool without priority consideration.
 
For more information on tickets for the River City Classic, please reach out to the UE Athletics Ticket Office at 812-488-2623.
 
A limited number of student section tickets will be available for UE students and will be prioritized based on Purple Passport points earned during the 2026 fall sports season. UE staff and faculty will not receive complimentary tickets since this is a neutral site game.
 
The game will be a neutral site contest. Even through it is being played at the Ford Center, it will not count as a home game for the Purple Aces. Along those same lines, tickets for the game are NOT included in UE season tickets for the 2026-27 season. The Evansville Sports Commission is the host and organizer of the game.
 
It will be a regular-season non-conference game for both squads. As of right now, the teams have agreed to play in the inaugural River City Classic on November 7. With the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, discussions regarding future games will continue.