AUSTIN, Texas — The University of Texas Men's and Women's Basketball programs are teaming up to start the 2018-19 season with the Texas Tip-Off presented by American Campus Communities. The FREE event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Gregory Gym in the heart of The University of Texas campus.

Only the first 3,000 people in line will be admitted inside Gregory Gym, and seating will be general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans are encouraged to line up outside the gym entrance in advance of the doors opening at 6 p.m. The entrance to Gregory Gym is at the top of the stairs on the west side of the gymnasium.

The first 1,000 fans to enter Gregory Gym will receive a Texas Tip-Off T-shirt. Free parking for this event is available in the Brazos Garage.

Event Timeline

4:30 p.m.: Fan fest begins outside Gregory Gym

Food trucks

Interactive basketball games

Video game truck

DJ music

6 p.m.: Doors Open

6:30 p.m.: Texas Tip-Off begins

After Tip-Off: Autograph Session

After Autograph Session: Silent Disco