INDIANA — The Indiana Fever has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 University Hat Night schedule, giving basketball fans and collegiate alumni a unique way to represent both their favorite school and the state’s WNBA franchise this summer.
The team is rolling out four dedicated theme nights featuring custom, co-branded hats that blend Indiana Fever branding with top-tier university logos and colors. Tickets for these select promotional matchups are available now, starting at $33.
The 2026 University Hat Night Schedule
The special edition hats are tied to specific home games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse throughout the 2026 regular season. The lineup features a mix of massive local fanbases and powerhouse collegiate basketball programs:
- Saturday, June 27 (vs. Los Angeles Sparks): University of South Carolina Hat Night
- Wednesday, July 22 (vs. Connecticut Sun): Purdue University Hat Night
- Thursday, August 6 (vs. Las Vegas Aces): University of Notre Dame Hat Night
- Sunday, September 20 (vs. Washington Mystics): Indiana University Hat Night
How to Claim Your Hat: Critical Ticket & Pickup Rules
Fever officials are urging fans to review the specific guidelines for this promotion, as traditional ticket holders will not automatically receive a hat at the gates.
- Dedicated Ticket Required: The co-branded hats are only available to fans who purchase tickets specifically through the promotional link at feverbasketball.com/university. General admission tickets purchased elsewhere do not qualify.
- Strict Pickup Window: Eligible fans can collect their hats at a designated redemption table located outside Section 210 on the concourse. Pickup opens as soon as the arena doors open to the public and concludes strictly at the end of halftime.
- Attendance Policy: Hats cannot be mailed or saved for absent ticket holders; fans must be physically present at the game to claim their gear
Due to intense fan interest and the high-profile matchups on this year’s schedule, including visits from the back-to-back champion Las Vegas Aces and a regular-season finale against the Washington Mystics, tickets for these nights are strictly limited and subject to availability.
A Perfect Storm for Merchandise Sales
The University Hat Night initiative leverages a massive surge in WNBA interest, which has seen the Indiana Fever shatter franchise and league-wide attendance records over the last two seasons.
By pairing the Fever brand with local favorites like Indiana University and Purdue, as well as national heavyweights like the South Carolina Gamecocks, the organization is tapping directly into deeply rooted collegiate loyalties.
The custom apparel is expected to sell out its promotional allotments quickly. For more information, seating charts, and to purchase packages, visit the official Fever ticketing portal.
