Alumni Athletic Events

In partnership with Spider Athletics, the URAA hosts gatherings for alumni, friends, and fans surrounding Spider Athletics. Events are currently planned for the cities listed below. Click the links below to learn more and register.

Upcoming Events

NYC: Spider Men's Basketball vs. Fordham Pre-Game Gathering

Join Spiders in NYC, traveling fans, and friends for a spirited pre-game gathering! Enjoy heavy appetizers while reconnecting with the Spider community before heading to Rose Hill Gymnasium to cheer on Richmond as they take on Fordham.

Sunday, January 4
Pre-game gathering: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Tip-off: 12 p.m.

Clinton Hall Bronx
601 E. 189th St.
Bronx, NY


$10 per person includes heavy appetizers. A cash bar will be available. 
Non-alumni family and friends are welcome!

REGISTER ONLINE or call Alumni Engagement at (804) 289-8030.

St. Louis: Spider Men's Basketball vs. Billikens Pre-game Gathering

The Spiders in St. Louis invite you to join Richmond alumni, traveling fans, and friends for a spirited pre-game gathering before cheering on the Spiders against the St. Louis Billikens! Enjoy heavy appetizers and connect with your Spider community before tip-off.  

Saturday, January 17
1 - 2:30 p.m.

Vito's Sicilian Pizzeria & Restorante
3515 Lindell Blvd
St. Louis, MO

REGISTER ONLINE or call Alumni Engagement at (804) 289-8030.

$10 per person includes heavy appetizers. A cash bar will be available. 
Non-alumni family and friends are welcome!

Richmond Spiders vs. St. Louis Billikens tip-off is at 3 p.m. (CT) at Chaifetz Arena. Visit this link to purchase game tickets. For game-related questions, please contact the Robins Center Ticket Office at 1-877-SPIDER-1.

Washington, DC: Spider Men's Basketball vs. George Washington Pre-Game Gathering

Join Spiders in Washington, DC, traveling fans, and friends for a spirited pre-game gathering! Enjoy heavy appetizers while reconnecting with the Spider community before heading to the Charles E. Smith Center to cheer on Richmond as they take on George Washington.

Saturday, January 24
Pre-game gathering: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Tip-off: 3 p.m.

Hotel Hive
2224 F St. NW
Washington, DC


$10 per person includes heavy appetizers. A cash bar will be available. 
Non-alumni family and friends are welcome!

REGISTER ONLINE or call Alumni Engagement at (804) 289-8030.

Hampton Roads: Spider Men's Basketball vs. VCU Watch Party

The Richmond Spiders in Hampton Roads regional group invites you and a guest to join them for a UR men's basketball watch party. Cheer for the Spiders as they take on cross-town rival VCU! Enjoy shareable appetizers while watching the game and showing your #SpiderPride!    

Not a basketball fan? No worries! Regional Leaders Susan Hurley, W'85, Elizabeth Vittone, B'91, Peggy Taylor, W'79, Anne Wilber, '97, and your fellow Spiders would love this opportunity to connect with UR alums in Hampton Roads, whether you’re a sports fan or not. Come to hang out with fellow alums and clap when everyone else does!   

Tuesday, January 27 
7 p.m. 

Shorebreak Pizza & Taphouse  
2941 Shore Dr 
Virginia Beach, VA

Registration link coming soon! 

$10 per person includes heavy appetizers. A cash bar will be available. 
Non-alumni family and friends are welcome!

Kingston: Spider Men's Basketball vs. Rhode Island Pre-game Gathering 

The University of Richmond Alumni Association invites you to join Richmond alumni, traveling fans, and friends for a spirited pre-game gathering before cheering on the Spiders against the Rhode Island Rams! Enjoy heavy appetizers and connect with your Spider community before tip-off.  

Saturday, February 7 
12 - 1:30 p.m. 

Back 40 
20 S County Trail
North Kingstown, RI

Registration link coming soon! 

$10 per person includes heavy appetizers. A cash bar will be available. 
Non-alumni family and friends are welcome!

Richmond Spiders vs. Rhode Island Rams tip-off is at 2 p.m. at The Ryan Center. For game-related questions, please contact the Robins Center Ticket Office at 1-877-SPIDER-1.

Chicago: Spider Men's Basketball vs. Loyola Chicago Pre-Game Gathering

Join Spiders in Chicago, traveling fans, and friends for a spirited pre-game gathering! Enjoy heavy appetizers while reconnecting with the Spider community before heading to the Joseph J. Gentile Arena to cheer on Richmond as they take on Loyola Chicago.

Saturday, February 28 
Pre-game gathering: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Tip-off: 3 p.m.

Location to be announced.

Registration coming soon!

Richmond Spiders vs. Loyola Ramblers tip-off is at 3 p.m. CST (4 p.m. EST) at the Gentile Arena. For game-related questions, please contact the Robins Center Ticket Office at 1-877-SPIDER-1.

Pittsburgh: Spider Men's Basketball vs. Duquesne Pre-Game Gathering

Join Spiders in Pittsburgh, traveling fans, and friends for a spirited pre-game gathering! Enjoy heavy appetizers while reconnecting with the Spider community before heading to the UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse to cheer on Richmond as they take on Duquesne.

Saturday, March 7
Pre-game gathering: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Tip-off: 2 p.m.

Location to be announced.

Registration coming soon!