University of Delaware men’s and women’s basketball season tickets are currently on sale as both teams are gearing up for the start of their 2016-17 seasons.

The Blue Hen men’s team, led by first-year head coach Martin Ingelsby, will play 14 games at the Bob Carpenter Center this season, its most since the 2011-12 campaign. The women’s squad, under the direction of 21st-year head coach Tina Martin, will play 16 contests at the Bob, the most ever in a regular season and the highest number since the 2012-13 squad played 17 home games.

All prices were held for the 2016-17 season, with season tickets starting at just $85 for men’s games and $55 for women’s games. Once again UD alumni and faculty/staff ticket discounts are available, while the Season Family 5 Pack Plan also returns.

Men’s basketball season tickets in the center chairback sections (7, 8, 17, 18) are available for just $165, while all other chairback seats (sections 15, 16, 19, 20) are available for $130. Senior citizen tickets can be purchased in those sections for $110, while bench seating tickets (sections 5, 6, 9, 10) are available for $85.

Women’s basketball season tickets in the center chairback sections can be purchased for $125, while all other chairback seats are available for $85. Senior citizen tickets are available for $75, while bench seating tickets can be purchased for $55.

Combo season tickets in the center chairback sections are available for only $250, while all other chairback seats are available for $175. Senior citizen tickets are available for $150, while bench seating tickets can be purchased for $125.

The UD alumni section in section 6 will once again be offered at a tremendous savings of just $75 for men’s tickets, $49 for women’s tickets, and $89 for combo tickets. This represents a savings of over 40 p-ercent off the single game price. Alumni may purchase up to four tickets at this special rate.

Additionally, full-time UD faculty and staff members can again purchase discounted season tickets. Chairback seating is available at a 20% discounted rate at $105 for men’s tickets, $70 for women’s tickets, and $140 for combo tickets.

Floor seating is also available at $500 for combo season tickets, $350 for men’s tickets, and $250 for women’s tickets. Fans must be UDAF membersw at the $1,000 level or above to purchase floor seats.

The Season Family 5 Pack also returns in a family-friendly area where, as in all areas of the Bob, good sportsmanship and appropriate conduct is expected at all times. The pack, which features two adult tickets and three youth (ages 3-17) tickets, is offered for only $199 for either the men’s or women’s seasons or just $350 for both.

Benefits for becoming a UD basketball season ticket holder include special giveaways, online payment plan options, access to exclusive events and promotions throughout the year, and priority access to postseason tickets.

Blue Hens Club donors at the $250 level and above have the option to pre-purchase Preferred Basketball Parking. Preferred Parking will be located in the front portion of the lot closest to the Bob Carpenter Center, and a parking permit will be required to enter. Parking will be directive and spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

As a $250 donor or above, fans have the ability to purchase one season parking pass. Preferred Parking can be purchased, by eligible donors, for both the men’s and the women’s seasons for $100 each, or $150 for both men’s and women’s games. UD Athletics is pleased to share that General Parking will continue to remain free for all games.

Group ticket discounts and youth group experiences are also available for the 2016-17 season, with tickets going on sale Monday, Oct. 17.

To purchase season tickets or receive more information, click here or call 302-831-4493.