LMU men's basketball tips off the 2026-27 season with a historic matchup on Friday, Oct. 16, as ACC foe California makes its first-ever visit to Gersten Pavilion. Tipoff between the Lions and Golden Bears is set for 6 p.m. PT.
The programs have met six times previously, with LMU owning a 4-2 edge in the all-time series. Their most recent meeting came at the 2006 Great Alaska Shootout. Friday night's exhibition game in Westchester will give Lion fans their first look at the new-look 2026-27 LMU team.
Get Tickets
· Tickets start at just $20, with a limited number of courtside seats still available.
· Group tickets are available for parties of 10 or more.
· All LMU faculty and staff members, plus up to three immediate family members, receive free admission by checking in at the Gersten Pavilion ticket window with a current LMU OneCard.
Know Before You Go
· Doors open at 5 p.m.
· Clear Bag Policy
· Directions to Gersten Pavilion (access campus through the main entrance on Lincoln Blvd.)
· Campus Parking Information
· Interactive Westchester Campus Map
Game Information
· 2026-27 Men's Basketball Roster
· Watch Live: ESPN+.
· Live Stats
Promotions
· Courtesy of Coach Stan Johnson, the first 250 LMU students in attendance will receive a free Raising Cane's Box Combo.
· Complimentary Monster Energy drinks will be available for fans before the game while supplies last.
· One lucky Lions fan will win a pair of tickets to the Clippers vs. Lakers game at Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 23.
Upcoming Schedule
LMU hosts UCSB (Buy Tickets) for its second exhibition game on Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. in Gersten Pavilion, followed by the regular-season home opener against Queen's University on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. View the complete 2026-27 schedule, including game times.
2026-27 LMU Men's Basketball Tickets On Sale
Single-game tickets are now available for all 2026-27 LMU men's basketball home games.
4-Game WCC Weekend Mini Plans start at just $59 per seat and include games against Santa Clara (Jan. 16), Denver (Jan. 30), Saint Mary's (Feb. 13), and Portland (Feb. 27). Season ticket packages start at less than $10 per game and include two free beers at all home games, the best per-game value, priority access to postseason tickets, and more.
To purchase tickets, visit LMULions.com/tickets, call (310) 338-4537, email favian.velasco@lmu.edu, or complete the online form to be contacted by the LMU Ticket Office.
Free Admission for LMU Students
Current LMU students can enjoy free admission and two complimentary beers (age 21 and older with valid ID) at all regular-season men's basketball home games by downloading their personalized LEO Event Pass through the Corq mobile app.
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