Gonzaga and Creighton Set for 2026 Showdown in Omaha
The Gonzaga Bulldogs will meet the Creighton Bluejays in Omaha on December 12, 2026, marking the latest chapter in a home‑and‑home series that began in the 2025‑26 season.
Gonzaga enters the contest with a perfect 4‑0 record against Creighton, highlighted by a 27‑point victory in 2025 and an 83‑65 win in the 2021 NCAA Tournament, underscoring a long‑standing dominance that dates back several years.
The historical edge is reinforced by performances from players who have worn both programs’ colors; Grant Gibbs, who averaged 7.6 points and 5.0 assists for Creighton before moving to Gonzaga, and Ryan Nembhard, a standout at Creighton before transferring to the Bulldogs, are among those who have shaped the rivalry.
Creighton’s coaching staff will see a new face on the bench, with Greg McDermott retiring after the 2025 season and Alan Huss assuming the head‑coach role, a transition that could add a fresh tactical dimension to the upcoming clash.
A packed non‑conference slate
Gonzaga’s broader non‑conference agenda includes contests against Purdue, LSU, Michigan State and Duke, as well as participation in the Player’s Era Festival, where the Bulldogs are slated to face Kansas State and potentially Baylor, Alabama, Creighton, TCU, Miami or Michigan.
Unconfirmed neutral‑site games add intrigue, with a possible matchup against UCLA on a neutral site and a scheduled game in Seattle against Oregon, while the Bulldogs also have a contest in Palm Springs against High Point as part of their early‑season road trip.
The game in Omaha will be played at the CHI Health Center, a venue that has hosted several pivotal moments in college basketball history, and it will be broadcast nationally, giving fans across the country a chance to witness the continued evolution of both programs.
With Mark Few still at the helm for Gonzaga and a roster that blends veteran leadership with emerging talent, the Bulldogs are positioned to extend their winning streak and maintain their status as a perennial powerhouse in the national conversation.