Backyard Brawl
2026

Pittsburgh vs. West Virginia — The Tradition Continues!

From football to basketball and beyond, the Backyard Brawl is one of the most hotly contested rivalries in college athletics, and the 14th oldest — and whether you support the Pittsburgh Panthers or the West Virginia Mountaineers, you'll want to take part in the fun in 2026 and beyond!  Separated by a mere 75 miles, Pitt and WVU are natural rivals, which is why they've been battling it out in a variety of sports since 1895.  And your favorite team can't win the latest matchup without plenty of help from fans like you, so you'll want to score your Backyard Brawl 2026 Tickets today, get out to the stadium, and cheer them to victory over their hated rivals!