Men's Basketball Seating Plan
The Virginia Men's Basketball Seating Plan is being implemented as the original John Paul Jones Arena (JPJ) seat licenses expire at the conclusion of the 2026-27 men's basketball season. This provides current supporters with the opportunity to renew their seat licenses while strengthening the long-term sustainability, fan experience, and competitive success of Virginia Men's Basketball and Virginia Athletics as a whole.
Agreements signed under the new seat licenses will go through the 2031-32 season.
Current seat license holders men's basketball season ticket members were provided the first opportunity to renew their seats under the new five-year seat license term. All existing will also have the opportunity to explore relocation options, subject to availability.
Following the renewal campaign process each year prior to an upcoming season, any remaining available seats will be offered to current and prospective supporters on the JPJ Interest List, creating opportunities for fans to continue and become part of the Virginia Basketball gameday experience.
Whether you're looking to renew your current seats, explore relocation opportunities, or become a season ticket member for the first time, the new seat-licenses provides a process that prioritizes existing supporters while welcoming new members of the Virginia Basketball family.
Interested in exploring relocation or acquiring new season tickets? Click here to join the JPJ Interest List.
Action Items
- Interested in exploring relocation or acquiring new season tickets? Click here to join the JPJ Interest List.
- 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 15, 2026
2026-27 MBB season ticket renewal deadline
August - October 2026
2026-27 MBB season ticket assignment process
December 31, 2026
First JPJ Gift installment due for five-year payment plan option
Spring/Summer 2027
2027-28 MBB season ticket assignment process
November 2027
2027-28 MBB season gets underway
December 31, 2027
Second JPJ Gift installment due for five-year payment plan option
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 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.
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.
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.
Interested in exploring relocation or acquiring new season tickets? Click here to join the JPJ Interest List. 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. If you would like to discuss your parking location prior, 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 JPJ Gift requirement. To acquire JPJ seats in the lower level and/or first four rows of the upper level, a 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.