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Boyd Gaming’s Orleans Arena Set to Host Two Spectacular NCAA Division 1 Tournaments, March 6-15

LAS VEGAS— Orleans Arena will host two action-packed basketball tournaments in March, including the 2025 Credit Union 1 West Coast Conference (WCC) Basketball Championship from Thursday, March 6 to Tuesday, March 11, and the 2025 Hercules Tires Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Basketball Tournament from Tuesday, March 11 to Saturday, March 15.

Full tournament schedules are provided below:

2025 Credit Union 1 WCC Basketball Championship

Now in its 17th year hosting its premier event in Las Vegas, the 2025 Credit Union 1 West Coast Conference will feature 20 men’s and women’s basketball games.

Combined All-Session ticket packages for the WCC Basketball Championship start at $200. The WCC Women’s Package is priced at $59.00 and includes all ten women’s games and Thursday’s First Round men’s game. Single-session tickets start at $15.00 plus tax and fees and can be purchased by visiting www.orleansarena.com, in-person at the Orleans Arena or any other Boyd property at their Retail Giftshops. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.

Thursday, March 6

Women’s First Round | noon

Thursday, March 6

Men’s First Round | 2:30 p.m.

Friday, March 7

Women’s Second Round | noon & 2:30 p.m.

Friday, March 7

Men’s Second Round | 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 8

Women’s Third Round | noon & 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 8

Men’s Third Round | 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, March 9

Women’s Quarterfinals | 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.

Sunday, March 9

Men’s Quarterfinals | 5:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

Monday, March 10

Women’s Semifinals | noon & 2:30 p.m.

Monday, March 10

Men’s Semifinals | 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11

Women’s Championship | 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11

Men’s Championship | 6:00 p.m.

2025 Hercules Tires WAC Basketball Tournament

The 2025 Hercules Tires WAC Basketball Tournament will feature the top eight teams from both the men’s and women’s WAC standings at the end of the regular season. At the conclusion of the event, the men’s and women’s team champion will earn their conference’s automatic bid into the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Organization (NCAA) Tournament.   

All-Session tickets for both the Women’s and Men’s WAC Basketball Tournaments start at $175, taxes and convenience fees included. Single-session tickets start at $28.00 plus tax and fees and can be purchased by visiting www.orleansarena.com, in-person at the Orleans Arena or any other Boyd property at their Retail Giftshops starting March 3. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.

Wednesday, March 12

Women’s Quarterfinals | noon & 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 12

Men’s Quarterfinals | 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 13

Women’s Quarterfinals | noon & 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 13

Men’s Quarterfinals | 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Friday, March 14

Women’s Semifinals | noon & 2:30 p.m.

Friday, March 14

Men’s Semifinals | 6:00p.m. & 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 15

Women’s Championship | 12:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 15

Men’s Championship | 8:40 p.m.

About Orleans Arena
The Orleans Arena, a facility of Boyd Gaming Corporation and partner of the Las Vegas Raiders, is celebrating 20 years since opening its doors to the public. Serving as one of the nation’s leading multi-purpose sports and entertainment facilities, the arena has hosted more than 3,500 publicly ticketed events over the last two decades. The venue has become home to various Olympic championship events, including World Wrestling, Men’s Curling and US Figure Skating, alongside NCAA basketball conference tournaments, touring concerts, family shows, motorsports and more. For more information, visit www.orleansarena.com/ or connect on Facebook, X and Instagram.   Complete details on entertainment options at Boyd Gaming’s Las Vegas properties are available at www.boydgaming.com/explore/entertain.

Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2025, Boyd Gaming Corporation is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 11 states. The Company is committed to advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives that positively impact the Company’s stakeholders and communities.