TheLinkU Invitational

Weekend Events

Everything happening at TheLinkU Invitational, Friday through Sunday.

Friday
Chalk Talk, Friday Night
Presented by TheLinkU
Date Friday, September 25, 2026
Location Ballroom at The Charleston Place
Doors Open 7:00 PM
Program 7:30 PM – approx. 9:30 PM

Chalk Talk kicks off TheLinkU Invitational with a cocktail reception followed by an on stage conversation featuring coaches and student athletes.

All 6 Invitational Programs Will Participate
  • Virginia MBB
  • Vanderbilt MBB
  • The Citadel MBB
  • College of Charleston MBB
  • South Carolina WBB
  • College of Charleston WBB

Following the program, all 6 teams will be available for a meet and greet and autograph session.

Saturday
Shootarounds, Saturday
Presented by TheLinkU
Date Saturday, September 26, 2026
Location Credit One Stadium
Time 9:30 AM – approx. 2:00 PM

Team times are staggered and access is invite only.

When a guest's team is on the court, they will have access to either courtside or the 100 level to watch. When their team is not on the court, they will have access to the VIP Lounge with food and drinks.

Individual team shootaround times will be added once confirmed.

Saturday
Watch Party, Saturday
Presented by TheLinkU
Date Saturday, September 26, 2026
Time TBA
Current Locations
  • Vanderbilt: Uptown Social
  • Virginia: Sharehouse

Additional participating bars and locations will be added once confirmed.

Sunday
Tailgate, Sunday
Presented by TheLinkU
Date Sunday, September 27, 2026
Time 11:00 AM
Location Outside Credit One Stadium

The tailgate will take place before the Invitational tripleheader.

Tripleheader Schedule
  • 12:00 PM: Virginia vs Vanderbilt
  • 2:00 PM: College of Charleston vs The Citadel
  • 4:00 PM: College of Charleston vs South Carolina Women's Basketball

Event details, times, and locations are subject to change. Check back for the latest updates.