Pregame Concert Featuring Shaquille O’Neal Set for Week 0

Key Points:

• NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal, performing as DJ Diesel, will hold a free concert for UVA students at O-Hill on August 29 before Virginia football's season opener against NC State, with admission requiring a game ticket.
• DJ Diesel is known for his global performances mixing Trap, EDM, and Hip-Hop, having toured extensively and played at major festivals including Tomorrowland and his own Shaq's Fun House.
• UVA is offering various football ticket packages for the 2026 season, including discounted fan four-packs for early games, season tickets starting at $180, and family four-packs starting at $560.
• Discounts of 20% on tickets are available for full-time UVA faculty and staff, young alumni, and Alumni Association members by contacting the UVA Ticket Office with proper identification.
• UVA Athletics has transitioned to digital parking passes for permit-required areas at home games, accessible through online ticket accounts and the Virginia Sports app, to enhance convenience and traffic management.