Big West Conference

Wednesday, March 11 to Saturday, March 14, 2026. Brackets, game times and more can be found at BigWest.org/2026.

The official game program for the 2026 Big West Basketball Championships presented by Credit Union 1 will be available via digital download to a laptop or mobile device using a QR code. The QR code will be available throughout Lee’s Family Forum and at BigWest.org during the event.

March Madness in the west starts in Las Vegas for multiple conferences, which provides efficiencies for The Big West. Of the four conferences that hold basketball championships in Nevada, only one has teams based in the state. Las Vegas is also the overwhelming choice of Big West coaches when asked where they want to conduct a championship because this is where the top teams in the west play.

The Big West Basketball Championships are scheduled for March 10-13, 2027.

Fans wishing to buy tickets at the lowest prices, should contact their favorite team’s athletic ticket office. Tickets sold through Big West institutions are not subject to additional fees or conditions. All-session tickets are the best value and are available now for $150 which includes all 14 games in the 2026 championships.

Individual session ticket prices are $15 for general admission seating to women’s sessions and $30 for general admission seating at men’s sessions and the championship games session.

Student tickets are $15 for reserved seating for men’s sessions and $10 for general admission seating for women’s sessions. Single session student tickets can only be purchased at the Lee's Family Forum box office with a valid student ID. Fans holding student tickets will be seated in end zone sections games of the championships.

Fans looking for a true VIP experience will enjoy two rows of courtside seating. All-session courtside seats go on sale on Monday, January 12, 2026, on AXS.com with Row 1 reserved seats priced at $600 with Row 2 available for $450. Any remaining single-session tickets will be available on AXS.com on February 2, 2026. Subject to availability, individual session courtside seats are $100 per session for Row 1 and $75 per session in Row 2.

If you’d like to gather a group, luxury chambers are available for $1,500 per suite/per day. Suites include 19 fixed seats and 10 standing room passes. Rental does not include food & beverage, which is available from Lee’s Family Forum for an additional

Learn more at BigWest.org/luxury.

All tickets for the 2026 Big West Basketball Championships, presented by Credit Union 1 will be paperless to allow touchless scanning from mobile devices at entry points. Fans should download the AXS app from their preferred app store prior to arrival. Fans with questions or needs for accommodation should contact Lee's Family Forum here >>

Tickets may be purchased online through AXS [BUY HERE!] or other digital ticket providers or directly at Lee's Family Forum Box Office using American Express, Mastercard, Visa and Discover. When purchasing tickets with a credit card through the box office, fans must show current, valid photo identification to complete the transaction as well as a current student ID if required. All game-day ticket transactions at Lee's Family Forum Box Office will be cashless.

Tickets will be distributed digitally for all events at Lee's Family Forum. All digital tickets can be transferred through the AXS app. There will be no formalized Will Call at the Ticket Office.

The Lee's Family Forum box office will be open on event days, beginning three hours prior to the event. It will be open until the start of halftime of the final game of each session.

Lee's Family Forum is located at 200 S. Green Valley Pkwy. Henderson, NV 89012. Directions >>>

No. Lee's Family Forum is a cashless facility, ensuring contactless options for ticketing, entry, merchandise and food and beverage purchases. Cash is not accepted within the facility.

Parking is free for all fans in attendance throughout the four days of competition. In lieu of a parking fee, fans are encouraged to donate in any amount to Tough Like Tammy, a joint fundraising initiative between The Big West and its member institutions and the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. For more information on Tough Like Tammy, please visit BigWest.org/TLT.

The rideshare lot is south of Lee's Family Forum.

Official 2026 Big West Basketball Championships, presented by Credit Union 1 merchandise will be on sale at two concourse locations within Lee's Family Forum or online at The Big West Store.

Grab & go concession options are available throughout the facility.

The Craggy Range Sports Bar & Grill is the perfect place to enjoy a meal before Big West games. The restaurant is located to the left of the main entrance. The Craggy Range Enjoy your favorite craft beer, wine, bourbon or cocktail while you catch all the action. The Craggy Range is open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

The Golden Goblet also offers options for fans while they watch the action from the top of Sections 4 & 5.

Vegas Golden Knights owner Bill Foley brings the taste and distinction of his Foley Family Wines to Lee's Family Forum. The Foley Food and Wine Society has its wines available for customers to enjoy at a tasting salon on the concourse and in the premium hospitality areas. Visit the concourse behind sections 14 & 15 to enjoy the best of Foley Family Wines.

Please visit this list of prohibited items for indoor events.

No bags (including clear bags) will be permitted into the venue except for small clutches (9 x 5 x 2 max). Backpacks of any size are not allowed.

Video, audio and cameras with lenses longer than six inches are prohibited inside the venue. Detachable lenses, regardless of size, are not permitted. Camera bags, selfie sticks and GoPro cameras are not allowed. Posting live footage or photos of games is prohibited.

The Big West and Lee's Family Forum are committed to the highest levels of sportsmanship for fans and players alike. Lee's Family Forum Code of Conduct ensures an enjoyable experience for all concerned.

Medical and security personnel on staff will be able to assist guests who may require medical assistance during the event. First Aid station is available at Guest Services located on the main concourse near seating Section 2.

Signs measuring no larger than 11” X 17” are allowed if they are not derogatory, obscene or do not block the view of other guests. Signs may not be attached to a pole of any kind. Any political or fundraising signage is not allowed unless directly associated with the event. Management reserves the right to prohibit or remove a sign or banner at any time.

The use of artificial noisemakers, portable amplifiers other than for band instruments, derogatory banners, or public address systems operated by spectators are prohibited.

Strollers are allowed inside the venue, but must be checked in at Guest Services. Strollers are not allowed inside the seating sections or to be stored on the concourse.

The Big West and Lee's Family Forum are committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and to providing full and equal access to members of our disability community to our new facility, state-of-the-art sports, and entertainment complex. Fans needing any reasonable accommodation and/or any auxiliary aids, directions or services to provide equal enjoyment of the event, should contact Lee's Family Forum here >>>