St. Bonaventure basketball fans are in for some exciting changes this season — and not just on the court.
When the Bonnies tip off the 2025-26 campaign with a men’s and women’s exhibition doubleheader on Oct. 29, the Reilly Center will debut several upgrades aimed at enhancing the fan experience, including the long-awaited addition of beer, wine, and seltzer sales.
“It was important to enhance the overall experience for all our guests entering the Reilly Center,” said Bob Beretta, vice president and director of Intercollegiate Athletics, in news released by St. Bonaventure University. “For the first time since the RC was built in the mid-1960s, we’ve made significant changes that dramatically improve the look, feel, and comfort of the space.”
Game days at Bona’s just got an upgrade!🏀
— St. Bonaventure U (@StBonaventure) October 22, 2025
From a refreshed Reilly Center look to self-serve concessions, and yes, beer, wine and seltzer, there’s a lot to be excited about this season.
Read more about the changes to the RC📲: https://t.co/ZdwTzRayQg pic.twitter.com/vNaTXpbLG2
What’s Else is New Inside the Reilly Center
Fans will notice a number of updates throughout the arena:
- Refreshed concourse with new ceiling tiles, lighting, flooring, and stairway treads
- Self-serve concession stands for faster service
- New branding and visual upgrades around the concourse and seating areas
- The “31 Club,” a new floor-level hospitality area near the Hall of Fame end of the court for courtside seat holders
- Updated basketball stanchions featuring new shot clocks and LED displays
- A new Rugby Hall of Fame display near the northwest entrance by the SBU Bookstore
- New branding inside the bookstore
- A Yella’s food franchise now open inside the RC Café
Beer and Wine Now on the Menu
After much pushing from locals and alumni, fans for the first time can purchase beer, wine, and seltzer at the Reilly Center’s upgraded concession stands during all men’s and women’s home games.
Guests must be 21 or older with valid ID, and sales of all concession items — including alcohol — will conclude at the first timeout of the second half (around the 16-minute mark).
Fans who choose to act as a designated driver can pick up a voucher for a free non-alcoholic beverage at the will call window in the Larry Ford Ticket Office.
Me climbing down from the reds at halftime against… Bloomsburg pic.twitter.com/x2vOsTSNo5
— Bona Fanatic (@Bona_Fanatic) October 22, 2025
Pre-Game Tradition Continues
The campus favorite Rathskeller will continue to open two hours before each men’s home game, providing a great spot for fans to gather before heading to the RC for tip-off.
With these updates, the Reilly Center is blending beloved Bona traditions with fresh amenities, offering fans a new and improved way to enjoy Bonnies basketball.
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