THE FLATS – Continuing on its mission to provide a world-class gameday experience and 20 days out from tip-off inside McCamish Pavilion, Georgia Tech athletics has unveiled 20 improvements that will be implemented for the 2026-27 men’s and women’s basketball seasons.
Upgrades to lighting throughout the venue, a new court design, exciting promotions, new concession offerings and a more seamless ingress all headline what will be one of the most thrilling basketball gameday experiences in the country.
With 20 days until tip-off, see below for the full list of 20 improvements fans can expect this season.
NEW LIGHTING FOR A MORE DYNAMIC EXPERIENCE
1. A new LED system featuring cutting-edge technology, synchronized light-to-music capabilities and fully customizable color-changing effects that transform the arena experience before, during and after the game.
2. A state-of-the-art intelligent lighting system that provides enhanced flexibility and control to create more immersive, dynamic and energy-driven gameday experiences, while showcasing the Georgia Tech logo, Buzz and other institutional marks onto the court, concourses and seating bowl to elevate branding and venue atmosphere.
3. Enhanced color-changing LED technology for the GT logo on the videoboard underlay now delivers a more dynamic and immersive visual experience.
ON-COURT UPGRADES
4. A new court design featuring Basketball Buzz branding in the corners to strengthen the identity of Georgia Tech basketball.
5. State-of-the-art tunnel lighting creates a more impactful and energizing entrance experience for Georgia Tech student-athletes.
6. New flame pyrotechnics featuring both backboard-mounted and on-court elements, transforming player introductions with a more electrifying atmosphere and creating a high-energy pregame experience that elebates the excitement inside McCamish Pavilion.
7. New on-court flame towers to elevate player introductions and enhance in-venue experience.
A GAMEDAY EXPERIENCE FIT FOR THE FLATS
8. Revamped halftime entertainment lineup designed to enhance in-venue energy and improve the overall fan experience. See below for an overview of 2026-27 basketball halftime performances.
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Date |
Game |
Halftime |
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Tuesday, Nov. 2 |
Men’s Basketball vs. Hampton |
Christian and Scooby |
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Sunday, Nov. 8 |
Women’s Basketball vs. West Virginia |
Red Trousers |
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Wednesday, Nov. 18 |
Women’s Basketball vs. Georgia |
Xpogo Stunt Team |
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Saturday, Nov. 28 |
Men’s Basketball vs. Alcorn State |
Baby Race |
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Sunday, Dec. 13 |
Women’s Basketball vs. Pitt |
Baby Race |
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Wednesday, Dec. 30 |
Men’s Basketball vs. Duke |
Laura Ashley |
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Saturday, Jan. 30 |
Men’s Basketball vs. Louisville |
Perch |
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Feb. 16/17 |
Men’s Basketball vs. Clemson |
Amazing Sladek |
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Saturday, Feb. 27 |
Men’s Basketball vs. SMU |
Red Panda |
9. After every Georgia Tech men’s basketball win at McCamish Pavilion, fans are invited to stay for ‘Take the Stairs,’ a new postgame tradition where the team enters the stands to thank Yellow Jacket fans for their support and share in the victory.
10. Special autograph experiences at select games featuring student-athletes from across Georgia Tech Athletics, creating unique opportunities for fans to interact with Yellow Jacket stars and enhance their gameday experience.
11. Expansion of fan giveaway opportunities throughout men’s and women’s basketball.
12. New large banner(s) for the TIFO flag in the student section prior to tip-off.
13. New carpet installation throughout the concourse, Callaway Club, Hyder Room, Shah Club and Loge Boxes.
NEW ADDITIONS TO CONCESSIONS
14. Enhanced fan-friendly concessions promotions throughout the basketball season, featuring $3 beer offers at select midweek conference games and $3 beer and $3 popcorn deals during select non-conference midweek matchups.
15. New Muchacho concession location near Section 112, providing fans with greater food variety.
16. Great American Cookie Company will be on the concourse near the main entrance.
PARKING AND ENTRY INTO THE THRILLERDOME
17. New Janam scanning pedestals across stadium entry gates, increasing scanning, improving gate efficiency and creating a faster, more seamless entry experience for fans.
18. New voice boxes at ticket windows to allow for better communication with fans.
19. Enhanced parking information pages, making it easier for fans to navigate parking options, access maps and plan their visit to McCamish Pavilion.
20. Introduction of new CEIA OpenGate® security screening lanes, which will significantly increase entry capacity and significantly reduce wait times during peak ingress periods.
These 20 improvements to the gameday experience inside McCamish Pavilion will be on full display for the women’s basketball season opener on Monday, Nov. 2 at 10:30 a.m. vs. Hofstra and for the men’s basketball season opener Tuesday, Nov. 3 vs. Hampton (7 p.m.).