Temple University Athletics
Big 5 Classic
Temple Student Tickets
Temple Basketball is playing in the Big 5 Classic against Villanova this Saturday, December 7th at 4:30 PM! Students can pick up a FREE student ticket at the Liacouras Center Box Office starting Tuesday, December 7th; Tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. If there are tickets still remaining, you can pick one up at the student entrance of Wells Fargo Center. The Temple student section will open at the conclusion of the Penn vs Drexel game and will be general admission (section 118-121, 118A, and 120A. Your ticket will allow you to watch the games prior and after the Temple vs. Villanova game in the Balcony level which is standing room only; be aware once you enter Wells Fargo Center you cannot re-enter. Temple Athletics will only provide free shuttle buses to and from the arena starting at 3 PM and at the conclusion of the game. Refer to the transportation section for more details.
The Big 5 tradition of streamers will be provided to students to throw onto the court AFTER Temple makes their first made basket.
Temple Athletics will provide students with free transportation to and from Wells Fargo Center. We encourage students to leave campus earlier to avoid lines and to partake in the pregame feastivities! Shuttle buses will depart campus at 3 PM.. Bus locations will be at 1300 Cecil B. Moore Ave, Johnson & Hardwick Residence Hall, and the Student Center. If you are only attending Temple's game students can begin entering the arena at 3 PM or at halftime of the second game so please plan accordingly. Please note, there is an ADA accessible bus that is that runs as a part of the shuttles to and from the Student Center. Buses will pick up students where they dropped them off at on 11th Street near the Wells Fargo Center after Temple's game and return to campus.
Students can also take SEPTA's Broad Street Line southbound to NRG Stadium (last stop) which is located directly outside the Wells Fargo Center. Students are responsible for the fee for SEPTA. Students are responsible for their own transportation if they choose to attend the earlier game.
Tailgating, Student Entry and Student Section
Students can only enter through the South West Entrance of the Wells Fargo Center which is highlighted on the map below. Once going through security screening, students will have their tickets scanned and directed to their school representative who will wristband them. Students will be required to show their wristband at all entry points to the student section.
Students are permitted to sit in their assigned student section for their specific game only. Temple students will be seated in Sections 118-121, 118A, and 120A. The student section will begin with the Cherry Crusade and students following after; all seats in the section are general admission.
Bag Policy
Hand clutches, wristlets and small purses that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5” are permitted and will not require x-ray screening but are still subject to security inspection. Backpacks, suitcases and large multicompartment bags are restricted. Mobile Locker Company will be on site for prohibited bags, subject to availability. Lockers are priced based on bag size.
