Big Sky Basketball Championships


Get all upcoming Big Sky Basketball Championships information here.

Join us in Boise for the Big Sky Championships!

Stay tuned for 2026 dates and ticket information.

Keep an eye out: BigSkyInBoise.com

Book Your Hotel: Home2Suites Boise- Downtown

202 S. 6th St. | Boise

  • Available March 7 – March 11, 2026
  • Reservations are available to be made until Feb. 7

* Clear bag policy venue; learn more at Idaho Central Arena.

Eagle Fan Zone

Let’s get together to cheer on our Eagles at the Big Sky Basketball Championships at the Idaho Central Arena in Boise!

Fans can gather all week to cheer on both our women’s and men’s hoops! Official Alumni Association no-host events will take place two hours before every Eag tip-off at The Warehouse. EWU staff with Eagle swag will help you get ready to support our Eags. 

Event Schedule

2026 Big Sky Men’s & Women’s Basketball Championship Schedule
TBD | Boise, Idaho | Idaho Central Arena

Watch Parties

Cheer on our Eags from Spokane or Cheney! Restaurants below will feature all EWU games. EWU staff will not be present during first-third round and semifinal games. In the event we have teams in the championship games, we will have Alumni & Philanthropy staff onsite.

Location and Time

  • The Red Wheel | 501 S Thor, Spokane
    • Monday – Friday | 11 AM-Close
    • Saturday & Sunday | 9 AM – 10 PM
  • Eagles Pub |  414 1st St., Cheney
    • Will open at 1 p.m. on Saturday for 1:30 p.m. tip-off
    • Will open Sunday if game
  • Swinging Doors | 1018 W Francis Ave, Spokane
    • Friday & Saturday | 8 AM – 11 PM
    •  Sunday – Thursday | 8 AM – 10 PM

Media

All games will be streamed on ESPN+ and the Championship games will be aired on ESPNU (WBB) and ESPN2 (MBB).

All EWU Men’s & Women’s Big Sky Tournament games will be aired live on 700 ESPN & 105.3 FM Spokane, plus The Varsity network app. These games will be broadcasted by the Voice of the Eagles, Larry Weir.

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