MACOMB, Ill.- Western Illinois University Men's and Women's Basketball teams are gearing up for another exciting year of Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) action as the 2025 Leatherneck Basketball Season Ticket Drive officially tips off!

The Women's team returns nearly its entire roster after making an impressive run in the OVC Tournament and the WNIT, while the Men's team brings a promising, brand-new squad full of potential. Both teams will battle through an 18-game OVC schedule, highlighted by rivalry match ups against Eastern Illinois. Conference play begins December 18, with the Leathernecks opening on the road against Lindenwood.

Season Ticket Timeline

• July 31 – October 14: Season tickets available to previous season ticket holders

• August 7: Tickets open to the general public

Combo Tickets (Men's & Women's Basketball Combined)

• Early Bird (July 31 – August 30)
  Reserved: $200 | General Admission: $165

• Regular Pricing (Starting September 1)
  Reserved: $250 | General Admission: $165

Men's Basketball Only

• Reserved: Public – $170 | Faculty/Staff – $115

• General Admission: Public – $115 | Faculty/Staff – $60

Women's Basketball Only

• Reserved: Public – $160 | Faculty/Staff – $105

• General Admission: Public – $105 | Faculty/Staff – $55

Rocky's Kids Club
Young Leatherneck fans (ages 12 & under) can join Rocky's Kids Club for just $25 for the 2025-26 year. Membership includes:

• Free admission to all regular season home football & basketball games

• An exclusive Kids Club t-shirt

• Birthday shoutouts

• Invites to special events and game day experiences

Memberships can be purchased online or by calling the WIU Athletics Ticket Office.

The full 2025-26 OVC schedule, including tip-off times and promotional dates, will be available soon at GoLeathernecks.com and on the WIU Athletic Marketing Instagram page.

Season tickets are on sale now and include admission to all regular-season home games. Fans can purchase tickets online at GoLeathernecks.com/Tickets, by calling the WIU Ticket Office at (309) 298-1190, or by visiting the office in person at Western Hall.

Whether you're a longtime season ticket holder or a first-time fan, now is the perfect time to back the Leathernecks as they chase an OVC title. Don't miss a moment of the action—lock in your season tickets today!

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