DePaul University Athletics
BIG EAST and Men's Basketball Announce 2026-27 Conference Slate
9/14/2026 9:55:00 AM | MEN'S BASKETBALL
NEW YORK – The BIG EAST Conference has officially announced the 2026-27 men's basketball slate, including the dates for DePaul's 20 league games. Times and TV designations will be announced at a later date.
Full season tickets for the 2026-27 men's basketball season are on sale now, starting at $275 per seat, at DePaulBlueDemons.com.
The schedule features six home weekend dates, with all home games played at Wintrust Arena.
In addition to DePaul's previously announced non-conference schedule, the Blue Demons will face a total of seven 2026 NCAA Tournament teams. Entering his third season at the helm of the program, Chris Holtmann looks to continue the Blue Demons' upward trajectory after leading DePaul to its highest BIG EAST Tournament seed in program history in 2025-26.
2026-27 BIG EAST Schedule
The Blue Demons' 2026-27 conference slate kicks off on the road against St. John's, Dec. 19, before opening the home portion of the schedule against Seton Hall, Dec. 30. DePaul then hosts Providnece, Jan. 2, ahead of a road trip to UConn on Jan. 6.
DePaul returns home to host Butler, Jan. 9, before back-to-back road games at Creighton, Jan. 13, and Marquette Jan. 16. DePaul closes out January with three-straight home dates, hosting St. John's Jan. 19, Villanova Jan. 22 and Xavier Jan. 30.
February opens with a two-game road swing at Georgetown, Feb. 3, and Seton Hall, Feb. 7. DePaul returns to Wintrust Arena to host UConn, Feb. 10, before traveling to Providence, Feb. 13. The Bue Demons then host Georgetown, Feb. 16, ahead of back-to-back road gaems at Xavier, Feb. 20 and Butler, Feb. 23.
The Blue Demons close out the regular season with a home date against Creighton, Feb. 27, followed by a road trip to Villanova, March 3. The regular-season finale brings Marquette to Wintrust Arena on March 6. The BIG EAST Tournament is slated to take place at Madison Square Garden, March 10-13.
KEY TICKET ON-SALE DATES
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Men's Basketball, please visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, following the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join Blue Demon Nation for BIG EAST hoops at Wintrust Arena! Full season tickets for the 2026-27 season are on sale now, starting at just $275 per seat for men's basketball. Full season tickets include the same seat for every home game, plus special discounts for DePaul faculty, staff, retirees and recent graduates. Visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets to lock in your seats today.
Full season tickets for the 2026-27 men's basketball season are on sale now, starting at $275 per seat, at DePaulBlueDemons.com.
The schedule features six home weekend dates, with all home games played at Wintrust Arena.
In addition to DePaul's previously announced non-conference schedule, the Blue Demons will face a total of seven 2026 NCAA Tournament teams. Entering his third season at the helm of the program, Chris Holtmann looks to continue the Blue Demons' upward trajectory after leading DePaul to its highest BIG EAST Tournament seed in program history in 2025-26.
2026-27 BIG EAST Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Dec. 19 | at St. John's | Madison Square Garden |
| Wednesday, Dec. 30 | Seton Hall | Wintrust Arena |
| Saturday, Jan. 2 | Providence | Wintrust Arena |
| Wednesday, Jan. 6 | at UConn | TBA |
| Saturday, Jan. 9 | Butler | Wintrust Arena |
| Wednesday, Jan. 13 | at Creighton | CHI Health Center Omaha |
| Saturday, Jan. 16 | at Marquette | Fiserv Forum |
| Tuesday, Jan. 19 | St. John's | Wintrust Arena |
| Friday, Jan. 22 | Villanova | Wintrust Arena |
| Saturday, Jan. 30 | Xavier | Wintrust Arena |
| Wednesday, Feb. 3 | at Georgetown | Capital One Arena |
| Sunday, Feb. 7 | at Seton Hall | Prudential Center |
| Wednesday, Feb. 10 | UConn | Wintrust Arena |
| Saturday, Feb. 13 | at Providence | Amica Mutual Pavilion |
| Tuesday, Feb. 16 | Georgetown | Wintrust Arena |
| Saturday, Feb. 20 | at Xavier | Cintas Center |
| Tuesday, Feb. 23 | at Butler | Hinkle Fieldhouse |
| Saturday, Feb. 27 | Creighton | Wintrust Arena |
| Wednesday, March 3 | at Villanova | Finneran Pavilion |
| Saturday, March 6 | Marquette | Wintrust Arena |
The Blue Demons' 2026-27 conference slate kicks off on the road against St. John's, Dec. 19, before opening the home portion of the schedule against Seton Hall, Dec. 30. DePaul then hosts Providnece, Jan. 2, ahead of a road trip to UConn on Jan. 6.
DePaul returns home to host Butler, Jan. 9, before back-to-back road games at Creighton, Jan. 13, and Marquette Jan. 16. DePaul closes out January with three-straight home dates, hosting St. John's Jan. 19, Villanova Jan. 22 and Xavier Jan. 30.
February opens with a two-game road swing at Georgetown, Feb. 3, and Seton Hall, Feb. 7. DePaul returns to Wintrust Arena to host UConn, Feb. 10, before traveling to Providence, Feb. 13. The Bue Demons then host Georgetown, Feb. 16, ahead of back-to-back road gaems at Xavier, Feb. 20 and Butler, Feb. 23.
The Blue Demons close out the regular season with a home date against Creighton, Feb. 27, followed by a road trip to Villanova, March 3. The regular-season finale brings Marquette to Wintrust Arena on March 6. The BIG EAST Tournament is slated to take place at Madison Square Garden, March 10-13.
KEY TICKET ON-SALE DATES
- Monday, Sept. 21 – Blue Demons Mobile Pass – Guarantee yourself a ticket to every home game at a more affordable rate than a traditional season ticket, with mobile delivery 24-48 hours before tip-off.
- Wednesday, Sept. 23 – Group tickets, mini plans and single-game tickets for the Oct. 23 exhibition vs. Notre Dame go on sale to the public.
- Tuesday, Sept. 29 – Single-game ticket presale opens at 10 a.m. to season ticket holders, alumni and basketball email subscribers!
- Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Single-game tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets.
- Friday, Oct. 2 – DePauls tudent ticket claims open at DePaulBlueDemons.com/Students, including student section seating, guest passes and shuttle bus RSVPs.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
For all the latest information on DePaul Men's Basketball, please visit DePaulBlueDemons.com. For up-to-the-minute updates, following the Blue Demons on X, Instagram and Facebook.
TICKET INFORMATION
Join Blue Demon Nation for BIG EAST hoops at Wintrust Arena! Full season tickets for the 2026-27 season are on sale now, starting at just $275 per seat for men's basketball. Full season tickets include the same seat for every home game, plus special discounts for DePaul faculty, staff, retirees and recent graduates. Visit DePaulBlueDemons.com/Tickets to lock in your seats today.
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