Halftime Acts Announced for 2026-27 Basketball SeasonsHalftime Acts Announced for 2026-27 Basketball Seasons
Danny Karnik
Athletics

Halftime Acts Announced for 2026-27 Basketball Seasons

Halftime schedule announced ahead of season openers on Nov. 2 (women) and Nov. 3 (men)

THE FLATS – In addition to the on-court excitement that comes with Georgia Tech basketball, a stellar lineup of halftime performances has been revealed for the 2026-27 seasons inside McCamish Pavilion.  

Red Panda, Red Trousers, Amazing Sladek and more make up a thrilling lineup of halftime acts set to entertain fans in the Thrillerdome. 

Christian and Scooby (Tuesday, Nov. 3 – Men's Basketball vs. Hampton) 

Christian & Scooby are known as one of the most popular halftime acts in the game! The act features Christian Stoinev, a fifth generation professional acrobat, and his talented chihuahua, Scooby. Together, they combine incredible acrobatics, tricks, and plenty of personality into a one-of-a-kind performance that has entertained fans around the world. They are America's Got Talent Finalists, Winners of Germany's Got Talent, and have performed at multiple high profile games like the NBA Finals, NCAA Final Four, and NBA All-Star Weekend!   

Red Trousers (Sunday, Nov. 8 – Women's Basketball vs. West Virginia) 

David and Tobin combine acrobatics, juggling, and balance stunts into their action-packed performance. Their finale trick has the suspense and excitement of a game winning half-court buzzer beater!   

Xpogo Stunt Team (Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Women's Basketball vs. Georgia) 

The Xpogo Stunt Team brings you the world's best extreme pogo stunt performers in a one-of-a-kind halftime show, flying 10 feet in the air, doing tricks, flips and more. They have performed at hundreds of NCAA and NBA halftimes, including the All-Star Game and Playoffs, and performed in shows across 26 countries, holding a collective 19 Guinness World Records. They have appeared in collaborations with Dude Perfect, on ESPN, and America's Got Talent.   

Baby Race (Saturday, Nov. 28 – Men's Basketball vs. Alcorn State) 

Children between the ages of 8 and 11 months are invited to participate in the Yellow Jacket Baby Race Nov. 28 when Georgia Tech men’s basketball hosts Alcorn State at McCamish Pavilion. The race will take place at halftime of the contest. Parents must complete THIS FORM to apply and must have tickets to the game (purchase tickets here). Limited spots are available, and completion of the form does not guarantee entry into the race. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 13. 

Baby Race (Sunday, Dec. 13 – Women's Basketball vs. Pitt) 

Children between the ages of 8 and 11 months are invited to participate in the Yellow Jacket Baby Race December 13th when Georgia Tech women’s basketball hosts Pitt at McCamish Pavilion. The race will take place at halftime of the contest. Parents must complete THIS FORM to apply and must have tickets to the game (purchase tickets here). Limited spots are available, and completion of the form does not guarantee entry into the race. The deadline to apply is Saturday, Nov. 28. 

Laura Ashley (Wednesday, Dec. 30 – Men's Basketball vs. Duke) 

Based in North Carolina, Laura Ashley Live Art specializes in high-energy, speed-and-performance painting for events nationwide. She creates large-scale statement pieces live in minutes, helping organizations entertain audiences and reach fundraising goals. To date, she has raised over $400,000 for various charities, including the NASCAR Foundation, the Gary Sinise Foundation, and the American Cancer Society. Her fastest painting took just 90 seconds to complete during a football game timeout! 

PERCH (Saturday, Jan. 30 – Men's Basketball vs. Louisville) 

Dauntless Dou a.k.a. Perch - The team Jon and Anngela came together in 2006, Jon was a college athlete, and Anngela was young acrobat, they combined their skills to develop many different acts, but it was on the PERCH where they found true chemistry and the passion for pushing the limits. Since then, they have been touring and performing for several years, astounding audiences with their jaw-dropping show. Then in 2021 they made their halftime debut becoming one of the most popular halftime acts in sports today. 

Amazing Sladek (Tuesday. Feb. 16 - Men’s Basketball vs. Clemson) 

America's oldest daredevil acrobat, with a career spanning over decades, Amazing Sladek is excited to perform his Tower of Chairs act during the halftime of Georgia Tech vs Clemson!    

Red Panda (Saturday, Feb. 27 – Men's Basketball vs. SMU) 

With her one-of-a-kind bowl-flipping tricks, the Red Panda, a professional acrobat, is one of the most popular NBA and University halftime entertainment acts. She has performed her unicycle bowl-flipping act around the world dazzling her audiences. Her performance kicks a stack of bowls into the air, catches them on her head, all while riding a 7-foot unicycle and showcasing amazing coordination. She performed her unicycle act at Disney World, AGT and NBA arenas all over the world, and currently holds the Guinness World Record for it too.

2026-27 GEORGIA TECH MEN’S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS 

Season tickets remain on sale for the upcoming 2026-27 season.  Locking in your seats for the season secures several benefits as a season ticket member, including: 

  • Best seat locations 
  • Access to interest-free payment plan 
  • Priority post-season ticket access 
  • Season parking options for purchase 
  • ACC Basketball in the heart of midtown 
  • Ticket flexibility: easily transfer or sell tickets 
  • Dedicated ticket sales representative 

 Season ticket prices start at $365. A variety of seat locations are available for Yellow Jacket fans at McCamish Pavilion, including lower and upper bowl seating, courtside seats and exclusive, one-of-a-kind ticket plus hospitality experiences in the Callaway Club, presented by Kia.

Discounts on season ticket pricing are available for current Georgia Tech faculty and staff, former letterwinners and GT young alumni. Please contact a member of the Georgia Tech ticket office at 1-888-TECHTIX for more information on 2026-27 Georgia Tech men’s basketball season ticket memberships.

As college athletics continues to evolve, Georgia Tech Athletic Association’s commitment to competitive excellence and the student-athlete experience remains paramount. 

The TECH Fund is being reimagined and will be applied to all season tickets instead of being tied to specific season ticket locations. This small increase will continue to allow GTAA to invest in our student-athletes, coaches and facilities.

To become a new season ticket member, please click HERE.

Season ticket members that have not yet renewed their tickets for the 2026-27 season can do so by clicking HERE. 

 

2026-27 GEORGIA TECH WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS 

Season tickets are now available for the 2026-27 Georgia Tech women's basketball campaign inside McCamish Pavilion. The Yellow Jackets embark on year two of the Karen Blair Era featuring a competitive schedule that sees eight teams that made the 2026 NCAA Tournament trek to The Flats, including: 

  • West Virginia (Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m.) 
  • Georgia (Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m.) 
  • Clemson (Thursday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m.) 
  • NC State (Monday, Jan. 18 at 4 p.m.) 
  • Syracuse (Sunday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m.) 
  • Duke (Thursday, Feb. 11 at 8 p.m.) 
  • And more! 

Season tickets for the upcoming season start at $50, click HERE to secure your spot today. Fans who purchase season tickets will receive an exclusive LED desk light, while supplies last! Limit one light per account. 

 

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S BASKETBALL MINI PLANS 

Mini plans are now available for both 2026-27 men’s and women’s basketball seasons inside McCamish Pavilion. 

Men’s basketball offers ‘Starting 5 Gold’ (starting at $160) and ‘Starting 5 White’ (starting at $80) mini plans for year one under head coach Scott Cross. Click HERE for purchase. 

Women’s basketball mini plans include an ‘ACC Pack’ (starting at $20) and a ‘Pick 6’ pack (starting at $42) for a team returning seven from last season including four primary starters. Click HERE to purchase. 

 

Full Steam Ahead 

Full Steam Ahead is a $500 million fundraising initiative to achieve Georgia Tech athletics’ goal of competing for championships at the highest level in the next era of intercollegiate athletics. The initiative will fund transformative projects for Tech athletics, including renovations of Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field (the historic home of Georgia Tech football), the Zelnak Basketball Center (the practice and training facility for Tech basketball) and O’Keefe Gymnasium (the venerable home of Yellow Jackets volleyball), as well as additional projects and initiatives to further advance Georgia Tech athletics through program wide-operational support. All members of the Georgia Tech community are invited to visit atfund.org/FullSteamAhead for full details and renderings of the renovation projects, as well as to learn about opportunities to contribute online.