Murray State University Athletics
10/21/2026 9:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Don’t miss out on the exciting community celebration featuring special promotions and high-energy entertainment
The countdown is on! Murray State men's basketball plays it home opener against Northwestern State and celebrates the unveiling of the newly reimagined CFSB Center on Saturday, Nov. 7, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m.
With reserved seats selling out fast ahead of the team's first game, Racer Athletics, in partnership with game sponsor CFSB, is offering upper-level general admission tickets starting at FIVE DOLLARS so that every member of Racer Nation can get their first glimpse of the new arena. These specially-price tickets are available for a limited time and can be purchased by clicking HERE.
"November 7 represents a defining moment for Murray State Basketball as we welcome Racer Nation back to a reimagined CFSB Center to cheer on The Valley's preseason No. 1 men's basketball team," Vice President & Director of Athletics Nico Yantko said. "We have made transformational investments to elevate the gameday experience, but what truly makes this building special is the passion, energy and unwavering support of our fans. We need Racer Nation to pack The Bank, create an electric home-court advantage and help us usher in a new era of Racer Basketball."
SPECIAL PREGAME CEREMONY
Festivities for the evening will begin with a special ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. prior to gates opening that all fans are encouraged to attend. Doors for the game will open 90 minutes prior to tip-off (5:30 p.m.) following the celebration to allow fans to enjoy the completed venue, visit the new Pocket's Paddock, and find their seats ahead of an anticipated capacity crowd.
A commemorative t-shirt awaits fans in reserved seating, student seating and in select general admission sections that celebrates the grand re-opening of the home of Racer Basketball.
IN-GAME ENTERTAINMENT
At halftime, fans will be treated to an incredible performance by the nationally-renowned Ready Go Dog Show, a professional frisbee dog experience. This show has appeared across the country at NBA games and other professional events and features high-flying, acrobatic stunts.
Fans will get their first look at the new LED activations throughout the new arena, including the Price Family Videoboard, a new state-of-the-art centerpiece that complements new LED ribbon boards above the CFSB Courtside Club.
STUDENTS SET THE TONE!
Murray State students will get the energy started with a pregame tailgate behind the student section leading up to tip off. One lucky student will then have the opportunity to take a halfcourt shot for free tuition for a year.
A limited number of single-game reserved tickets and season tickets for the Racers' 2026-27 are now ON SALE. Upper-level general admission bleacher seats are sale for just $99 EACH for the entire season and can still be purchased by clicking HERE.
Loge boxes and courtside seats remain for the 2026-27 season, while ledge seating is completely sold out. To learn more about full season premium seating, CLICK HERE. To learn more about single game premium opportunities, CLICK HERE.
The Racers were recently selected first in the Missouri Valley's preseason poll after receiving 32 of the 50 first place votes. Murray State is coming off of its best MVC regular season finish and its most conference wins (12) since joining The Valley.
Murray State opens the regular season on Monday, November 2, against Tennessee State in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon before the Racers tipoff the home slate inside the reimagined CFSB Center on November 7 against Northwestern State.
With reserved seats selling out fast ahead of the team's first game, Racer Athletics, in partnership with game sponsor CFSB, is offering upper-level general admission tickets starting at FIVE DOLLARS so that every member of Racer Nation can get their first glimpse of the new arena. These specially-price tickets are available for a limited time and can be purchased by clicking HERE.
"November 7 represents a defining moment for Murray State Basketball as we welcome Racer Nation back to a reimagined CFSB Center to cheer on The Valley's preseason No. 1 men's basketball team," Vice President & Director of Athletics Nico Yantko said. "We have made transformational investments to elevate the gameday experience, but what truly makes this building special is the passion, energy and unwavering support of our fans. We need Racer Nation to pack The Bank, create an electric home-court advantage and help us usher in a new era of Racer Basketball."
SPECIAL PREGAME CEREMONY
Festivities for the evening will begin with a special ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. prior to gates opening that all fans are encouraged to attend. Doors for the game will open 90 minutes prior to tip-off (5:30 p.m.) following the celebration to allow fans to enjoy the completed venue, visit the new Pocket's Paddock, and find their seats ahead of an anticipated capacity crowd.
A commemorative t-shirt awaits fans in reserved seating, student seating and in select general admission sections that celebrates the grand re-opening of the home of Racer Basketball.
IN-GAME ENTERTAINMENT
At halftime, fans will be treated to an incredible performance by the nationally-renowned Ready Go Dog Show, a professional frisbee dog experience. This show has appeared across the country at NBA games and other professional events and features high-flying, acrobatic stunts.
Fans will get their first look at the new LED activations throughout the new arena, including the Price Family Videoboard, a new state-of-the-art centerpiece that complements new LED ribbon boards above the CFSB Courtside Club.
STUDENTS SET THE TONE!
Murray State students will get the energy started with a pregame tailgate behind the student section leading up to tip off. One lucky student will then have the opportunity to take a halfcourt shot for free tuition for a year.
A limited number of single-game reserved tickets and season tickets for the Racers' 2026-27 are now ON SALE. Upper-level general admission bleacher seats are sale for just $99 EACH for the entire season and can still be purchased by clicking HERE.
Loge boxes and courtside seats remain for the 2026-27 season, while ledge seating is completely sold out. To learn more about full season premium seating, CLICK HERE. To learn more about single game premium opportunities, CLICK HERE.
The Racers were recently selected first in the Missouri Valley's preseason poll after receiving 32 of the 50 first place votes. Murray State is coming off of its best MVC regular season finish and its most conference wins (12) since joining The Valley.
Murray State opens the regular season on Monday, November 2, against Tennessee State in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon before the Racers tipoff the home slate inside the reimagined CFSB Center on November 7 against Northwestern State.
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