Two of the most successful programs in college basketball will face off to start the 2026-2027 college basketball season in Las Vegas.
Gonzaga and Purdue announced Wednesday they’ll meet in the Hall of Fame Series at T-Mobile Arena on November 2nd.
It’s part of a four-game event, televised on TNT.
“We have tremendous respect for Purdue and for the outstanding program Matt Painter has built,” said Gonzaga Head Coach Mark Few. “His teams are always tough, disciplined and well-coached. Opening the season against an opponent of that caliber in Las Vegas will be a great challenge and an exciting way to start the year.”
The teams have met five times, with Purdue winning all five matchups.
Most recently, the teams met in the Sweet 16 in 2024. Purdue won that game 80-68.
“We take pride in making our non-conference schedule one of the best in the country and playing an outstanding team led by a very successful coach Mark Few,” Painter said. “They will provide a big challenge for our program. Our fans have traveled in large numbers for all of our neutral-site games and we expect a great atmosphere to start the season.”
Next season will be one of change for the Zags, as they move in to the newly-build Pac-12.
Tickets for the Las Vegas game will go on same in April.
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