Creighton Men's Basketball Season

Creighton University's Bluejays play in the Big East Conference, and their home games at CHI Health Center are Omaha's biggest winter sporting events. The arena has been the team's home since 2003, and Creighton regularly ranks among the national leaders in home attendance.

The 2026-27 home schedule opens with an exhibition against Minnesota on Friday, October 23, 2026, and closes with Butler on Tuesday, March 2, 2027. Highlights include in-state rival Nebraska on December 5, Gonzaga on December 12, Villanova on December 19, Marquette on New Year's Eve and UConn on January 3, plus Big East visits from Georgetown and Xavier.

Game nights are a scene: a sea of blue, a loud student section and a pep band, with pregame crowds filling North Downtown and the Old Market bars nearby. The Big East Tournament itself is played in New York in mid-March, so the regular season is the time to catch the Jays at home.

Highlights

• Big East Conference basketball downtown
• Among the top home crowds in college basketball
• 2026-27 home dates against Nebraska, Gonzaga, Villanova, Marquette and UConn
• Walkable to North Downtown and the Old Market
• Winter weekend games pair well with a city getaway

Tips for going

• Big games against Nebraska, UConn, Villanova and Marquette sell out or get expensive on resale; buy early.
• Parking in CHI Health Center lots and garage fills fast for big games. Downtown garages and a short walk are a good alternative.
• The arena is cashless and uses a small or clear bag policy for most events; check before you go.
• Winter weather can be harsh. Dress warm for the walk from parking, and consider lodging within walking distance.
• Weeknight games against non-conference opponents are the easiest and cheapest tickets.