Opening Night with Husker Hoops

DDG will perform

September 29, 2023
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About The Event

Basketball and music come together to start the 2023-24 season as the Husker programs will celebrate Opening Night with Husker Hoops on Friday, Sept. 29.


The free event gives Husker fans their first opportunity to see the 2023-24 Nebraska men’s and women’s basketball programs while Epic Records recording artist DDG will perform to close the event’s festivities.
 

The event will feature introductions of both the Husker men and women’s squads, remarks from Head Coaches Fred Hoiberg and Amy Williams, practices from both programs, contests with members of both programs and more.
 

Tickets for the event are free, but you must register for them on Huskers.com/tickets beginning on Tuesday, September 12 at 10 a.m.  There is a limit of four tickets per person. In addition, a limited number of premium student seats will be held for 2023-24 RedZone season-ticket holders, and information on how to reserve tickets for the event will be communicated directly to student season-ticket holders.
 

DDG is a rapper, singer and YouTuber who also founded his own record label, Zooted Music, in 2020. Since his rise, he's gained 1 billion streams and has worked with G-Eazy and Lil Yachty. His single “Moonwalking in Calabasas" went double platinum and has gained over 200 million streams. In 2022, DDG was recognized by Forbes on its 30 Under 30 List, honoring young entrepreneurs, activists, scientists, and entertainers making a difference in their chosen field.

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  • Doors
    Doors open 60 minutes before start of the program.
  • How To Purchase

    Tickets for the event are free, but you must register for them on Huskers.com.  There is a limit of four tickets per person.

  • Event Policies

    CASHLESS AT CONCESSION STANDS
    Starting September 1, 2021, we have gone all cashless at our concession stands and bars. 

    CLEAR BAG POLICY & PROHIBITED ITEMS
    Pinnacle Bank Arena is a CLEAR BAG POLICY venue. CLEAR BAGS and small clutch-sized purses are allowed at entry. To view clear bag policy and list of prohibited items, click here:  http://bit.ly/PBApolicy.

    ARRIVE EARLY
    Arrive early as fans will be required to pass through security metal detectors upon entry to the venue.

    CAMERAS
    Cell phone photos are permitted. No professional cameras or cameras with detachable lenses. No audio or video allowed.

    NO OUTSIDE FOOD & BEVERAGE
    No outside food or beverage brought into the venue. 

    NO WATER BOTTLES
    No water bottles brought into the venue. 

    NO WEAPONS
    No weapons including pocket knives and tasers. These items will be confiscated and not returned.

    ADDITIONAL RESTRICTED ITEMS
    No signs. No selfie sticks. No iPads.

  • Special Accommodations

    For special accommodations, please call the University of Nebraska Athletic Ticket Office at 402-472-3111.