PURCHASE SEASON TICKETS & SINGLE-GAME TICKETS HERE!
FLORENCE, SC – Francis Marion University has officially launched season tickets and single-game passes for the 2026-27 men's and women's basketball season. The Patriots will exclusively partner with Etix for all FMU athletic events this season.
This year, the Smith University Center welcomes Francis Marion fans for a winter packed with marquee matchups, heated rivalries, and championship-caliber competition across both programs. All fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online before arriving at the venue. Etix will handle credit card sales at the gate, while cash will still be accepted.
Season tickets for basketball will be $150 (general admission) with access to a combined 29 games at the University Center, including 16 men's contests & 13 women's games.
Single-game general admission adult tickets start at $10, while student tickets are set at $5. FMU students, staff & faculty, Conference Carolinas member institutions (students & staff), and children under the age of 5 get into every home event for FREE with their ID card.
The Patriot women's basketball program, fresh off consecutive trips to the NCAA Tournament, brings a highly competitive 28-game slate for 2026-27 with 13 home contests. Francis Marion opens the season on Tuesday, Nov. 10, hosting Shaw University at 5:30 p.m. before playing three additional contests in the UC to end the 2026 calendar year. At the start of the New Year, FMU hosts four straight home games from Jan. 9-20, including divisional matchups versus the University of Mount Olive and UNC Pembroke. To close out the regular season, the Patriots will play five of their final nine games in the UC, with a three-game homestand from Feb. 3-9.
FMU Men's Basketball is also scheduled for 28 contests in 2026-27, with 16 games in the Smith University Center. The Patriots will begin the campaign by hosting Morris College in the home opener on Monday, November 9, with tip-off set for 7:30 p.m. The Thanksgiving Classic returns to Florence on Nov. 28-29 as Francis Marion will face Columbus State and Catawba College in this tournament event. After the start of the New Year, the Patriots will play 15 consecutive league games, including a four-game homestand from Jan. 9-20 with featured matchups against Mount Olive and UNC Pembroke.
Patriot fans, alumni, and members of the Pee Dee Region are also encouraged to join the Swamp Fox Club (SFC), our esteemed booster club and official fundraising arm. The SFC features expanded giving levels, enhanced member benefits, and personalized donations. Fans can also secure an All-Sports Pass (Patriot Pass) for $200, which includes general admission to basketball, baseball, softball, and volleyball. A Patriot Reserved Pass for $225 provides a reserved seat for basketball games, plus general admission to baseball, softball, and volleyball.
