DES MOINES, Iowa — The Drake University Athletic Department in conjunction with Drake Men's Basketball has announced its promotional schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Fans should be sure to save the dates for a season full of theme nights and exciting basketball at the Knapp Center under first year head coach Eric Henderson and the three-time defending Missouri Valley Conference champions Drake Bulldogs.
The first promotion of the season starts with the home opener against Robert Morris on Nov. 6 for a celebration of Drake men's basketball completing the sweep of the MVC regular season and tournament championships last season.
The following promotions in the month of November include Military Appreciation on Nov. 10 versus Simpson and Camper Reunion Day on Nov. 14 against SIUE.
December has a full slate of promotions beginning on Dec. 2 with Epilepsy Awareness Night as the Bulldogs host Western Illinois. On Dec. 5 against UAB, fans are encouraged to participate in a Holiday Toy Drive where if they bring a toy donation, they will receive a free ticket to a game later in the season. To close out the month, Dec. 13 will be Boy Scout Day with Drake taking on North Dakota State and with the first MVC home game against Illinois State on Dec. 29 Drake will be hosting Dads Night Out.
As the calendar turns to 2026, the Jan. 10 game against Belmont will serve as the Pediatric Cancer Game as well as a White Out with fans encouraged to wear white attire.
On Jan. 28 versus Evansville, Drake Relays Night will be held in the Knapp Center featuring an Elementary School Shuttle relay race during halftime. Drake Relays Night also serves as an invitation for Drake Relays committee members, officials, and volunteers to be recognized for their dedication into making America's Athletic Classic a premier event in the country.
When the Bulldogs host Bradley on Jan. 31 for another edition of the oldest rivalry in the MVC, there will be plenty of buzz in the air with the game falling on Des Moines Hometown Team Weekend. The battle with the Braves will also coincide with Alumni Day and give fans the chance to Stripe the Knapp with Drake's blue and white colors.
The month of February features two promotions including Hometown Heroes Day, honoring Des Moines' First Responders, on Feb. 9 versus Valparaiso and Teacher Appreciation Night on Feb. 12 against UIC.
The final promotions of the season occur on the last regular season game as in-state rival, UNI makes the trip to the Knapp Center on March 1. The in-state matchup doubles as Senior Day and a Blue Out for the fans in the stands.
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