Report: Purdue to play Gonzaga in Las Vegas in 2026-27 season

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WISH) — Purdue is set to take on one of the best programs in college basketball, Gonzaga, on November 2, 2026 in Las Vegas, per a report from Jon Rothstein.

The game is part of a doubleheader, with Arizona and UCLA being the other game.

Purdue is undefeated against Gonzaga, sporting a 5-0 record against the Bulldogs. The two programs have met three times since 2022, the latest of which being in the Sweet 16 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament.

Both Purdue and Gonzaga are ranked in the top 15 in the AP poll this week, with the Bulldogs at No. 12 and the Boilermakers at No. 13.

Both programs have sustained consistent success as well, with Gonzaga making the last 26 NCAA Tournaments and Purdue making the last 10.