Dirty Birds Pre-Game

General Patrick Walsh

FGCU Athletics Announces “Dirty Bird Pre-Game – Presented by: Fly 98.5” for 2026-27 Basketball Season

Dirty Bird members get access to exclusive pre-game events, Students can still register to be part of the Dirty Birds

FORT MYERS, Fla. – FGCU Athletics is bringing even more excitement to the basketball season with the introduction of the new Dirty Bird Pre-Game – Presented By: Fly 98.5, a new student-focused experience designed to build the excitement of game day ahead of select home men's and women's basketball games. 

Taking place in the Auxiliary Gym inside Alico Arena beginning one hour before tipoff, Dirty Bird Pre-Games will feature FREE food, interactive games, music from Fly 98.5's own DJ Eddie Royale and plenty of fun as students gear up to cheer on the Eagles. The events will provide Dirty Birds with an opportunity to connect with fellow students, enjoy the pregame atmosphere and build excitement before heading to the action.

The schedule for when the Dirty Bird Pre-Games
will occur is:
  • Nov. 6 | MBB vs. New College of Florida
  • Nov. 7 | WBB vs. Arkansas State
  • Nov. 13 | MBB vs. FIU
  • Nov. 14 | WBB vs. FAU
  • Jan. 14 | WBB vs. Queens
  • Jan. 21 | MBB vs. West Florida
  • Feb. 4 | WBB vs. Lipscomb
  • Feb. 11 | MBB vs. Lipscomb
Admission to the Dirty Bird Pre-Game – Presented by: Fly 98.5 is exclusive to registered Dirty Bird members wearing an official Dirty Bird T-shirt.  
Not a Dirty Bird yet? There is still time to join! Students can sign up HERE and pick up their official 2026-27 Dirty Bird T-shirt at any FGCU home basketball game this season. Students can also sign up at ANY of the home basketball game listed above & get instant access to the Dirty Bird Pre-Game festivities.

With free food, games and an energetic atmosphere, Dirty Bird Pre-Games are another way for FGCU students to make the most of basketball season and show their support for the Green and Blue.

For more information and to join the Dirty Birds, follow the Dirty Birds on Instagram at @FGCUDirtyBirds!

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