Troy University Athletics
Troy Men's Basketball to Compete in 2026 Pensacola Invitational
9/8/2026 10:00:00 AM | Basketball (M)
PENSACOLA, Fla. - Troy men's basketball will compete in the 2026 Pensacola Invitational from Nov. 21-22, Ross Potts Productions, Inc. and the Pensacola Bay Center announced Tuesday.
The Trojans will take on Valparaiso on Saturday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m., before facing Nicholls at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 22.
"We're really excited about the opportunity to compete in the Pensacola Invitational," head coach Adam Howard said. "Playing in the Bay Center gives our team a chance to compete in a building that matters to us later in the season. Playing multiple games there gives Trojan fans an opportunity to make the short trip to Pensacola to create a great environment in a very competitive event."
Troy will meet Valparaiso for the eighth time in program history and first since the 2009-10 season, while its matchup against Nicholls will mark the 15th all-time meeting between the two teams.
Southern Miss will round out the four-team field.
The Bay Center is a familiar venue for Troy, as it has hosted the Sun Belt Championship since 2022. The Trojans have won back-to-back Sun Belt championships and will look to three-peat this season. The 2027 Sun Belt Championship is scheduled for March 2-8 at the Bay Center.
Ticket Information
Tickets will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 11. For ticket information, visit Pensacola Bay Center | Pensacola Invitational. More information for the Pensacola Invitational will be announced in the coming weeks. For updates visit www.pensacolabaycenter.com, or follow @russpottsproductionsinc and @pensacolainvitational on socials.
ABOUT RUSS POTTS PRODUCTIONS, INC.
RPPI, a Virginia based sports and entertainment company, has organized over 900 major college and professional sporting events in over 40 years in the industry. For the 2026-27 season, RPPI is organizing over a dozen high-profile events featuring 40+ men's college basketball programs across the country. RPPI specializes in the organization and promotion of live sports and entertainment content including college basketball, college football and college hockey as well as concerts. For more info: www.rppi.net
ABOUT THE PENSACOLA BAY CENTER
The Pensacola Bay Center is a versatile, multi-use event facility located in Pensacola, Florida, serving as a central hub for a wide range of entertainment, sports, and community events. Opened in 1985, this indoor arena is operated by Legends Global and is one of the Gulf Coast's premier venues. The Pensacola Bay Center has taken its place as the number one entertainment and sports venue in the region and the home of the Pensacola Ice Flyers, a professional ice hockey team competing in the Southern Professional Hockey League (SPHL). The Ice Flyers have won multiple SPHL championships, making them a key part of the Pensacola sports scene.
