Mark your calendars for Johnnies Day—our fourth-annual social media spirit day—on February 21, 2026.
Whether you’re a St. John’s student (or plan to become one), an alumnus, a professor, a parent, or a friend of the University, you’re invited to join us as we show the world how proud we are to be Johnnies!
Social Media
Be a part of Johnnies Day.
Show your pride in St. John’s throughout the day by posting photos and videos that demonstrate your St. John’s pride on social media. Whether it’s a selfie, a memory, or a moment, use the hashtags #SJUElevates and #JohnniesDay and tag @StJohnsU.
Mark your calendars for February 16, because #JohnniesDay is back! 🌟 @StJohnsBball and @StJohnsWBB are returning to @TheGarden. Get ready for one of the most memorable events of the year that you wouldn't want to miss. 🏀🎉 Click the link in our bio to get all the info now! #SJUElevates #RedStorm🔴⛈️ #StJohns #WeAreNewYorksTeam
We’re just a few days away from our third annual #JohnniesDay at the iconic @TheGarden! 🌟 Let’s come together to show our #StJohns pride. #SJUElevates
🗓️ February 16 | 📍Madison Square Garden | 🔗 stjohns.edu/johnniesday
Calling all #SJUAlumni in [Insert City]! 📣 Let's meet for #JohnniesDay on February 16 and show our #StJohns pride! Register for a local watch party to catch the @StJohnsRedStorm at @TheGarden. Let’s go Johnnies! 🏀🎉
🎉 [Insert City], It's time to show our St. John's pride! Join us on February 16 for a local #JohnniesDay watch party to support @StJohnsRedStorm! #SJUElevates 🏀
Mark your calendars for February 16 because #JohnniesDay is back! 🔴⛈️ @StJohnsBball and @StJohnsWBB are returning to @TheGarden for the season's biggest games.🌟 #SJUElevates
Get ready to show your #StJohns pride! Johnnies in [Insert City], register for a local game-watch and join fellow alumni to celebrate #JohnniesDay LIVE from @TheGarden on February 16. 🏀🎉
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Social Sharing Contest
Leading up to Saturday, February 21, post photos and videos that demonstrate your St. John’s pride on social media. Whether it’s a selfie, a memory, or a moment, use any of the following hashtags #SJUElevates, #JohnniesDay and tag @StJohnsU. When you do, you’ll be entered to win a $500 gift card through our Johnnies Day social sharing contest.
No purchase necessary. Participants must be age 18+. You must make the post public.
Day of Details
Be a part of Johnnies Day!
Johnnies Day at MSG
An exciting St. John’s basketball game will take place on Johnnies Day at MSG. Grab your tickets, wear your St. John’s red, and cheer on the Red Storm in person with your fellow Johnnies.
Our Men’s Basketball team takes on the Creighton Bluejays at noon.
Johnnies Day Food Trail
Check out this year's Food Trail Map!
Every Johnnie loves food and from February 15-February 21, we encourage all Johnnies to visit as many participating food establishments as possible on the food trail. When you do, be sure to check in using the Johnnies Day Food Trail QR code at each restaurant, post about your visit on social media using the hashtag #JDFoodTrail and #JohnniesDay.
Link to the entire trail on Google Maps
Red Out!
This year for Johnnies Day, we're wearing red. Red out at the women's game on (Wed. February 18), to the pre-game (Fri. February 20) and the men's game on Johnnies Day (Sat. February 21). Get your gear in time at the Johnnies Day online store.
Women's Game
On Wednesday February, 18, the WBB team will be playing in Queens, N.Y. at Carnesecca Arena at 7 p.m. To add to the excitement, we'll host food trucks with special Johnnies Day food item (free with any purchase for the first 100 ticket holders).
Alumni & Friends Watch Parties
If you’re not in the NYC area, be sure to join one of our nationwide Alumni Watch Parties.
Johnnies Day "Pre-Game" at Threes Brewing (Gowanus) on Friday 2/20.
Game Theory is the official Pilsner of St. John's. This year we're partnering up with Threes Brewing Company to host a free beer tasting. private event space that's connected to our main bar called "Tiny Montgomery". We'll have photo opportunities with Johnnie Thunderbird and $1 off pints of Game Theory available in the main bar
Join us on Friday, February 20th from 5-8 p.m., located at 333 Douglass St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Johnnies Day Food Trail
Food brings people together—and this year, it’s bringing the entire Red Storm community together for something special. In celebration of Johnnies Day, we’re kicking off a weeklong Johnnies Food Trail, inviting students, alumni, prospective students, families, and fans to explore and support a curated list of alumni-owned and community-favorite restaurants.
Johnnies Day Food Trail
Gear Up for Johnnies Day
Get game-day ready in St. John’s Red! No matter where you choose to celebrate Johnnies Day, have fun acknowledging that, “We Are…St. John’s!”
Get ready for the red-out at the official Johnnies Day store!
Get your chance to purchase official Johnnies Day apparel or gift items. When you purchase an item all proceeds will be donated to to various Alumni charities. Charities include but not limited to Hearts on Fire, Solly Walker Fund and more.
*Please make your purchase before February 3rd to ensure you receive your red-out gear for Johnies Day.