Wichita State Athletics has announced several gameday improvements for the 2025-26 men’s and women’s basketball seasons at Charles Koch Arena, focused on enhancing fan experience, improving convenience, and continuing to expand both access and affordability for Shocker fans and students.
Happy Hour at Charles Koch Arena:
Fans can enjoy Happy Hour drink specials before tip-off at bar locations along the main concourse:
Men’s Basketball: From doors open (90 minutes prior) until 30 minutes before tip-off
Women’s Basketball: From doors open (60 minutes prior) until tip-off
Happy Hour Specials Include:
$5 Jim Beam
$5 Smirnoff
$5 Truly
$5 Bud Light
$7 Shocker Punch (now a regular beverage menu item)
Enhanced Entry & Mobile Convenience
To support smoother arrival and digital ticketing:
Self-scan ticket stanchions are newly installed at entrances to allow faster, seamless entry. Event staff will also be present to scan tickets as necessary.
The GoShockers Mobile App has been enhanced with expanded ticket management features, including easier transfers, storage and scanning. Check out FAQ’s here.
Student ticketing is also going mobile to allow easier access and to streamline the purchasing of additional tickets for guests. Check here for more information.
In addition, Shocker fans are encouraged to sign up for text alerts to receive exclusive offers, information, and updates by opting in at GoShockers.com/TextAlerts or by texting SHOCKERS to 833-311-1291.
New Fan Favorites Coming to the Concourse:
Fans will find new and refreshed menu items, including:
Walking Tacos
Churro Cart (available at select games)
Shocker Punch now available as a standard beverage option
SASO Souvenir Popcorn Bucket & Drink Cup
Most Affordable Single-Game Ticket Pricing in Nearly a Decade:
The tiered single-game pricing model returns for 2025-26, designed to keep Shocker Basketball affordable and accessible.
Lower bowl reserved seats start at $40 for select games
General Admission tickets released 48 hours before tip-off start at $15
Average lower bowl pricing is down 27.5% from last season
Premier lower bowl pricing is down 40% from recent years Group & Hospitality Opportunities:
Discounts and catering options are available for groups of 10+.
Fans may now purchase season tickets, mini plans, group experiences and single-game tickets by visiting GoShockers.com/Tickets, calling 316-978-FANS (3267), or visiting the Shocker Ticket Office Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.