A full basketball arena where fans wear blue and white shirts based on their seating section

March Madness

Let's dance, Bluejays!

College basketball's postseason is here! Join Creighton alumni, families and fans as we support the Bluejay men's and women's basketball teams in Omaha and across the country.

Bookmark this page — we’ll update it regularly throughout the BIG EAST and NCAA Tournaments. Go Jays!
 

Basketball Pregame Events

Men's Basketball BIG EAST Tournament

Creighton coach Greg McDermott greets fans at a pregame event

Join Bluejay alumni, friends and fans in New York City for the 2025 BIG EAST Men’s Basketball Tournament! We're hosting a pregame party before each Creighton game, and you're invited!

  • Date: Thursday, March 13
  • Time: 4:30–6:30 p.m. EST. Jays tip off at 7 p.m. EST
    Times are subject to change.
  • Location: The New Yorker Hotel Ballroom
  • Address: 481 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10001
  • Cost: $20/adult (21+) | $10/youth for ages 6-20 | Kids 5 & under are free
    Includes two drink tickets and light appetizers.

As Creighton advances through the BIG EAST Tournament, additional pregame parties will be held approximately 2 ½ hours before tipoff at The New Yorker. There will be no extra cost to attend and a cash bar will be available.

This event does not include game tickets. Visit Ticketmaster for availability. 

Selection Show Watch Party

Fans join a basketball team to watch a tournament selection show

You're invited! Creighton alumni, fans and friends are welcome to join the Bluejay men's and women's basketball teams on Sunday, March 16, to watch the NCAA Tournament Selection Shows.

This special event takes place at D.J. Sokol Arena. Doors open at 4 p.m. The men's show starts at 5 p.m. The women's show is at 7 p.m.

Admission is free and concession stands will be open with food and drink available for purchase. The Creighton student-athletes and coaches will be present during their respective selection shows.

2025 NCAA Division I Men's & Women's Basketball Championship Selection Show Watch Party

  • Date: Sunday, March 16
  • Time: 4 p.m. (arena remains open until conclusion of women's selection show)
  • Location: D.J. Sokol Arena inside the Wayne and Eileen Ryan Athletic Center 
  • Address: 701 Florence Blvd, Omaha, NE 68102

 

Opt in for text alerts

You can opt in to receive text alerts and updates about men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament events. Team sendoffs, pregame events, watch parties and more.

  • For men's basketball event updates, text GoJays to (402) 226-1235.
  • For women's basketball event updates, text DubClub to (402) 280-2222.
Students cheer together while at a watch party

Host a Watch Party!

What are the requirements to host a watch party in your area?
 

  • Contact Rachel Mabrey in the Alumni Relations office.
  • Find a bar or restaurant in your area willing to host a group of Creighton fans and reserve a space.
  • Send watch party details to Rachel. 
  • The Creighton Alumni office will promote your event.
  • Share a photo of your watch party. And have fun!
Host a Watch Party
Creighton fans wave towels and cheer at a basketball game

Cheer on the Jays

Put on your white and blue, and join fellow alumni, friends and fans at events in your area. Or come back to campus and watch your favorite Creighton teams live.
 

Fans at a women's basketball game

Watch the game

You can also watch games in your area. Find your local game viewing location below.

Don’t see your city? Want to set up a game viewing event? Email RachelMabrey@creighton.edu.

Do you own a bar or restaurant? If you plan on showing the Creighton games, let us know, and we can help get the word out. Please contact Rachel Mabrey with details about your location.

ARIZONA

Phoenix
Clancy’s Pub Pizza and Grill
4432 N Miller Rd.
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

CALIFORNIA

Bay Area (Closed in February 2025 for renovations)
The Final Final Sports Bar
2990 Baker St.
San Francisco, CA 94123

COLORADO

Denver
JD's Bait Shop
9555 E Arapahoe Rd.
Greenwood Village, CO 80112 

ILLINOIS

Chicago
Bird's Nest
2500 N Southport Ave.
Chicago, IL 60614

Benchmark
1510 N Wells St
Chicago, IL 60610

IOWA

Iowa City
Big Grove Brewery
1225 S Gilbert St
Iowa City, IA 52240

KANSAS

Kansas City
Johnnie's on Seventh
55 S 7th St.
Kansas City, KS

MINNESOTA

Twin Cities
Iron Ranger (Creighton alumni-owned)
1085 Grand Ave.
St Paul, MN 55105

MISSOURI

Kansas City
The GranFalloon
608 Ward Pky.
Kansas City 64112

NEBRASKA

Grand Island
Balz Sports Bar
3421 State St
Grand Island, NE 68803

Omaha Metro
Tiger Tom's Pub (Creighton alumni-owned)
7103 Military Ave.
Omaha, NE 68104

DJ’s Dugout Bellevue
10308 S 23rd St.
Bellevue, NE 68123

DJ’s Dugout West
777 N 114th St.
Omaha, NE 68154

DJ’s Dugout Downtown
1003 Capitol Ave.
Omaha, NE 68102

DJ’s Dugout Aksarben
2102 S 67th St.
Omaha, NE 68106

DJ’s Dugout Millard
17666 Welch Plz.
Omaha, NE 68135

DJ’s Dugout Plattsmouth
2405 Oak Hills Rd.
Plattsmouth, NE 68048

NEW YORK

New York City
The Half-Pint
76 W 3rd St.
New York, NY 10012

NORTH CAROLINA

Charlotte
Dillworth Neighborhood Grill
911 Morehead East
Charlotte, NC 28204