We hope you are having a great summer! Thank you to everyone who joined us for a Night at the Ballpark on July 2 in Richmond - it was a fantastic evening of baseball and Purple Pride! The excitement continues this weekend as the Founding Fathers take the court in the first round of The Basketball Tournament (TBT) at Atlantic Union Bank Center -- Come cheer on your JMU alumni Friday evening at 8:00pm.

Looking ahead, our Coaches Caravan wraps up on July 25 at Charlie Obaugh RV & Outdoors -- don't miss your final chance this summer to connect with JMU coaches and fans. That same day marks the close of the Duke Club Auction, so be sure to place your bids before then to secure exclusive JMU experiences and support our student-athletes.

And there's more to come! Join us for another night at the ballpark on August 2 for 'Nats Night at Nationals Park, as the Washington Nationals take on the Milwaukee Brewers. Plus, tickets are on sale now for two of our favorite fall traditions -- Hall of Fame Ceremony and Friday Night Flights .

Lastly, and once again, thank you for continuing your incredible support of JMU Athletics. Together, we are shaping the future of JMU Athletics, and we look forward to creating unforgettable experiences for our student-athletes and fans. Go Dukes!

COACHES CARAVAN STAUNTON

Get exclusive insight from your favorite coaches and connect with your fellow Dukes at Charlie Obaugh RV & Outdoors. Click below to purchase your tickets.

MEMBERSHIP NEWS

Duke Club Auction, Duke Club at the Ballpark , Coaches Caravan and More...

The Duke Club is excited to present several incredible opportunities to support the Dukes, and spend time with your JMU community in 2025. Read below, mark your calendar, and join the Duke Club all year long!

There is still time to bid on exclusive JMU Athletics experiences you won't want to miss! Visit our LiveSource auction between now and July 25 to win experiences like JMU Men's Basketball Courtside Seats, F-Lot Gameday Parking Pass, 1-hour JMU Facility Use and more, all while supporting JMU student-athletes!

Planning to hit the road with the Dukes this season? Get your away game tickets through the JMU Athletic Ticket Office to sit in the official JMU fan section - surrounded by Purple and Gold! Tickets are assigned based on Duke Club priority after the August 1 deadline . Submit your requests using the link below.

JMU Night at Nationals Park ('Nats Night)

The Duke Club, in partnership with the Washington Nationals, will be hosting a James Madison University Night at Nationals Park on Saturday, August 2nd - with game time slated for 4:05pm. The JMU community is invited to show off their purple and gold at this JMU-themed game, as the Nationals face off against the Milwaukee Brewers! Click the link below to purchase your tickets!

James Madison University Athletics is excited to formally induct our 2025 Hall of Fame Class, this fall! This prestigious event will be held at the Atlantic Union Bank Center on Friday, August 29. Doors will open to this event at 5:30pm and dinner will begin at 6:30pm.

Join Dukes fans for Friday Night Flights under the lights at Bridgeforth Stadium on Friday, September 26 from 6:00-9:00pm. This premier Duke Club fall season event will include beer and wine tasting from local breweries and wineries across the valley.

ATHLETICS HAPPENINGS

The Atlantic Union Bank Center will host eight teams this July, highlighted by The Founding Fathers JMU Alumni team. The Basketball Tournament (TBT), the $1 million winner-take-all competition, announced that James Madison University will serve as one of the regional locations for the 2025 event, hosted at the Atlantic Union Bank Center.

Founding Fathers will be led by recent Dukes standout Mark Freeman. Additional roster announcements will be made via social media pages @foundingfatherstbt

Questions? Contact the Duke Club at (540) 568-6461 or dukeclub@jmu.edu .