Wake Forest vs. West Virginia Men's Basketball
Holiday Hoopfest presented by Visit Greensboro
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DateDecember 19, 2026
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Event StartsTBA
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VenueFirst Horizon Coliseum
- Saturday, December 19 TBA
Event Details
The Gazelle Group is pleased to announce the 2026 edition of Holiday Hoopfest presented by Visit Greensboro featuring Wake Forest and West Virginia. The Demon Deacons and Mountaineers will compete on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Ticket information, tip time, and television details will be announced at a later date. Follow the event on X @holihoopfest to stay up to date on event details.
The game will mark the fifth between the Deacs and the Mountaineers on a neutral floor and 12th overall meeting dating back to 1948. In December 2025, Wake Forest defeated West Virginia 75-66 in Charleston, West Virginia.
Wake Forest finished the 2025-2026 season with an 18-17 record, advancing to the second round of the NIT. The Mountaineers (21-14) are one of three teams in college basketball to end their season with a win, defeating Oklahoma in the Championship game of the College Basketball Crown.
Mobile Ticketing
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- Download the official Ticketmaster app for the easiest access to your tickets.
Bag Policy
For safety and efficiency, we recommend entering without a bag. If necessary, guests are permitted to bring in one small bag that meets the following guidelines.
Permitted Bags
- Clear Bags: Clear vinyl or plastic bags, one-gallon Ziploc-style storage bags, and clear vinyl or plastic backpacks, measuring no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”.
- Small Clutch Bags: Small bags up to 4.5” x 6.5” (approximately the size of a hand), with or without a handle or strap, do not have to be clear.
- Medical Bags: Medical bags, including diaper bags when accompanied by a child, will be inspected before entry.
Greensboro Complex personnel reserve the right to deny entry to any bag or item that is deemed unsafe for admission. Guests who do not follow building policies or decline to be inspected may be denied entry or required to leave the venue. Greensboro Complex does not provide a bag check or lockers for bags. All bags left in lobbies will be discarded.
For more information on our updated Bag Policy, please visit our Bag Policy page.
Prohibited Items
The following items are not allowed to be brought into Greensboro Complex:
- Alcoholic or other beverages
- Artificial noise makers
- Audio or video recording equipment
- Cameras (check event-specific policies)
- Bags (See Bag Policy above)
- Beach balls
- Canes, chains, or sticks (non-medical use canes)
- Cans, glass, or metal containers
- Coolers (unless for medical supplies)
- Costume masks
- Diaper bags (unless accompanied by a baby)
- E-cigarettes and vapes
- Fireworks or any explosive
- Folding chairs*
- Food and beverage
- Helium balloons
- Illegal drugs
- Knives of any size
- Larger electronic devices (tablets, laptops, iPads, etc.)
- Laser pointers
- Pets (except service animals)
- Promotional items with commercial identification
- Strollers
- Tape recorders
- Large golf or non-telescopic umbrellas
- Weapons of any description, including firearms (even with a permit)
- Signs, banners, flags, or any items obstructing views or posing security risks
- Other items deemed by Complex management to pose safety risks or diminish event enjoyment for other patrons.
Cashless
Greensboro Complex and First Horizon Coliseum no longer accept cash for parking fees, ticket sales, and concessions.
A debit or credit card will be required for payment. Contactless and mobile payment options, including Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, will be accepted at most payment terminals.
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