The afterparty for the Arizona men’s basketball Red-Blue Showcase is leveling up.
The post-scrimmage concert on Sept. 26 will feature three-time Grammy Award winner Diplo, among other artists.
Arizona forward Ivan Kharchenkov (8) slips up from behind to reject a lay-in from Arizona guard Bryce James (6) during the annual Red-Blue Showcase, Oct. 3, 2025, at McKale Center.
The intrasquad scrimmage itself is set to begin at 2:30 p.m. at McKale Center. It’s an afternoon showcase this year to accommodate fans who want to watch the UA football team’s 4:30 p.m. game at Washington State.
Gates open for the Post/Move concert at 4:30 at Bear Down Field, with the first act hitting the stage at 5 p.m.
Headliner Diplo has worked with many successful and critically acclaimed musical artists, including Beyoncé, Madonna, Drake, Bad Bunny, Ariana Grande, Shakira, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Dua Lipa, Gwen Stefani, M.I.A. and Skrillex. Diplo has won Grammies for Best Dance Recording (twice) and Best Dance/Electronic Album.
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Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd, moonlighting as DJ Tomm-E, and DJ Mix Master Mike grab selfies with the crowd as their set wraps up at the Red-Blue Post/Move afterparty concert on Bear Down Field, Oct. 3, 2025, in Tucson.
Others scheduled to perform: DJ Pauly D, DJ Mix Master Mike and DJ Tomm-E — aka, UA men’s basketball coach Tommy Lloyd.
Doors to McKale Center open at 1:30 p.m.. The UA wheelchair basketball team will hold a scrimmage at 2 p.m. The concert is scheduled to run from 5-11.
Tickets for the Red-Blue Showcase start as low as $15, and general admission for the Post/Move concert is $40. Scrimmage/concert bundles with premium seating at McKale range from $75 to $115.
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