The Big West announced an enhanced agreement with Credit Union 1, the Official Credit Union, Bank and Financial Services Partner of The Big West, to become the title partner of the 2026 Big West Basketball Championships, March 11-14, 2026, at Lee’s Family Forum in Henderson, Nev. The conference also released the official logo for the 2026 Credit Union 1 Big West Basketball Championships.  

The Big West aligned with Credit Union 1, who has company presence in Henderson, Nev., in 2024. Adding Credit Union 1 as the title partner to The Big West’s marquee championship event was secured by Van Wagner, who manages The Big West’s sponsorship and corporate marketing program. 

“We are excited to expand our partnership with The Big West to include an even greater presence at its signature championship event,” Credit Union 1 President and CEO Todd Gunderson said. “Credit Union 1 believes in supporting activities that bring people together, which is why we are proud to partner with The Big West to support the student-athletes who represent their institutions so admirably both on and off the court.” 

The 2026 Credit Union 1 Big West Basketball Championships features the conference’s top eight men’s and women’s teams vying for conference titles and automatic bids to the NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships. 

“The Big West is experiencing incredible momentum, and last season’s basketball championships reflected the passion of our fans and the quality of our programs,” Big West Commissioner Dan Butterly said. “We’re deeply grateful to Credit Union 1 for their belief in The Big West and for expanding their partnership as title sponsor of our marquee championship event. Together, we’ll build on the success and energy of last season to create an even greater experience for our student-athletes and fans at Lee’s Family Forum.”  

The format for the 2026 Credit Union 1 Big West Basketball Championships continues to reward regular-season success, with the No. 3 and No. 4 men’s and women’s seeds receiving a bye to the second round, while the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds receive a bye to the semifinal round. Attendance for the combined session featuring both men’s and women’s championship games increased by 62% in 2025. Game dates, times and more championship information can be found at BigWest.org/2026.  

All women’s games in the championships will be televised on ESPN+. All games on the men’s side will also appear on ESPN+ with the semifinals and final televised on ESPNU or ESPN2. Men’s semifinals and final times and networks to be announced later. 

Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets through their favorite team’s athletic ticket office to receive the best available price. All-session tickets for all 14 games of the championships are available for $150. 

Fans looking for a true VIP experience will enjoy two rows of courtside seating. All-session courtside seats go on sale at AXS.com at Noon Pacific Time on Monday, January 12, 2026. Row 1 reserved seats priced at $604 with Row 2 available for $454.  

Individual session tickets are available for both courtside and general admission will be available through AXS.com on February 2, 2026. Courtside seats are $104 per session for Row 1 and $79 per session in row 2. General admission seating is $19 for all women’s sessions and $34 for all men’s sessions and the championship session. All tickets purchased through AXS.com are subject to additional fees. For ticket information, go to BigWest.org/Tickets. 

Parking is free throughout the four-day event with a suggested donation in any amount to the conference’s Tough Like Tammy initiative. For more information on Tough Like Tammy and how you can help to secure a $50,000 grant from the Kay Yow Cancer Fund to bring lifesaving cancer care to under-resourced women in southern California, go to BigWest.org/TLT.  

Visit Credit Union 1’s dedicated The Big West page for alumni, staff and supporters https://www.creditunion1.org/about/partnerships/the-big-west