LAS VEGAS— Orleans Arena will host two action-packed basketball tournaments in March, including the 2026 Credit Union 1 West Coast Conference (WCC) Basketball Championship from Thursday, March 5 to Tuesday, March 10, and the 2026 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Basketball Tournament from Wednesday, March 11 to Saturday, March 14.
Full tournament schedules are provided below:
2026 Credit Union 1 WCC Basketball Championship
Now in its 17th year hosting this premier event in Las Vegas, the 2026 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 $295. The WCC Women’s Package is priced at $89 and includes all ten women’s games and Thursday’s First Round men’s game. Single-session tickets start at $20 plus tax and fees and can be purchased by visiting www.orleansarena.com or in person at any retail giftshop at a Boyd property. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.
Thursday, March 5
Women’s First Round | noon & 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 5
Men’s First Round | 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6
Women’s Second Round | noon & 2:30 p.m.
Friday, March 6
Men’s Second Round | 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Women’s Third Round | noon & 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 7
Men’s Third Round | 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 8
Women’s Quarterfinals | 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Sunday, March 8
Men’s Quarterfinals | 5:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.
Monday, March 9
Women’s Semifinals | noon & 2:30 p.m.
Monday, March 9
Men’s Semifinals | 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10
Women’s Championship | 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 10
Men’s Championship | 6:00 p.m.
2026 Western Athletic Conference Basketball Tournament
The 2026 Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Basketball Tournament will feature the top seven 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 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Organization (NCAA) Tournament.
All-Session tickets for both the Women’s and Men’s WAC Basketball Tournaments start at $222, taxes and convenience fees included. Single-session tickets start at $20.00 plus tax and fees and can be purchased by visiting www.orleansarena.com in person at any retail giftshop at a Boyd property. Tickets may also be purchased the day of the show (depending upon availability) at the venue box office.
Wednesday, March 11
Women’s First Round | 3 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11
Men’s First Round | 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 12
Women’s Quarterfinals | noon
Thursday, March 12
Men’s Quarterfinals | 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 13
Women’s Semifinals | noon
Friday, March 13
Men’s Semifinals | 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 14
Women’s Championship | 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 14
Men’s Championship | 9:00 p.m.
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About Orleans Arena
The Orleans Arena, is a facility of Boyd Gaming Corporation, the Official and Exclusive Local Casinos of the Las Vegas Raiders. 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.