Tickets on Sale This Week for UCLA-Gonzaga Clash at Acura West Coast Hoops Showdown
10/14/2026 11:01:00 AM | Men's Basketball
One-day school presale begins Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. PT for Dec. 5 matchup at Honda Center; Acura returns as title partner
ANAHEIM, Calif. (October 14, 2026) – Tickets for the Acura West Coast Hoops Showdown featuring UCLA and Gonzaga will go on sale to the public Friday, Oct. 16 at 11 a.m. PT.
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A one-day presale begins Thursday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. PT. Fans can register for the presale, purchase tickets and find additional event information at WestCoastHoopsShowdown.com.
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The Bruins and Bulldogs will meet Saturday, Dec. 5, at Honda Center in Anaheim. The matchup will tip off at 8:30 p.m. PT and air nationally on FOX.
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The Acura West Coast Hoops Showdown brings together two of college basketball's premier programs and continues one of the most compelling recent series in college basketball. The meeting will mark the seventh consecutive season UCLA and Gonzaga have faced one another, including NCAA Tournament matchups in 2021 and 2023.
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Acura returns as title partner of the 2026 West Coast Hoops Showdown for the second consecutive year, following the premium performance brand's support of the 2024 matchup as an affiliate partner. As title partner, Acura receives prominent event branding, including in-arena branding and signage, as well as broadcast elements throughout the nationally televised matchup.
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"Acura is proud to once again support the West Coast Hoops Showdown, helping bring another marquee college basketball event to Southern California," said Hundy Liu, department head of brand marketing at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "This matchup has become a premier showcase for college basketball and Acura is thrilled to return to Honda Center to celebrate two storied programs and their passionate fans."
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"UCLA and Gonzaga have given college basketball fans some incredible moments over the last several years, and we're excited to bring this matchup to Honda Center for another national showcase," said Mike Kline, Senior Vice President of Partnerships, College Sports at Intersport. "Acura has been a tremendous partner of this series for three years, and their continued support has helped us build an event that feels bigger each season. "We're looking forward to another great night of college basketball in Southern California."
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Gonzaga holds an 8-3 advantage in the all-time series and earned an 82-72 victory over UCLA last season in Seattle. The programs have produced several memorable matchups in recent years, including Gonzaga's overtime win in the 2021 NCAA Final Four and UCLA's 65-62 victory at Intuit Dome in 2024.
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UCLA enters the 2026-27 season under head coach Mick Cronin, whose tenure in Westwood has included five NCAA Tournament appearances and a run to the 2021 Final Four. The Bruins are expected to feature returning guard Trent Perry and forward Eric Dailey Jr. alongside a retooled roster that includes several additions through the transfer portal.
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Gonzaga enters the 2026-27 campaign under head coach Mark Few, a 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who has built the Bulldogs into one of college basketball's most consistent national programs. Returning forward Braden Huff is expected to anchor an experienced foundation for the Bulldogs.
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The Acura West Coast Hoops Showdown adds to Intersport's growing portfolio of nationally relevant college basketball events, including neutral-site showcases, multi-team events and marquee nonconference matchups staged throughout the country each season. For event updates, follow Intersport Basketball on X and Instagram at @IntersportHoops.
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About Intersport
Intersport is an award-winning agency that fills the empty space between marketing campaigns and consumers—helping brands make more meaningful connections. Its industry-leading team offers expert insights in content marketing, experiential marketing, hospitality, partnership consulting and platform development. The Chicago-based agency also owns and operates events across the professional and collegiate sports landscape, including basketball, football, golf, pickleball and volleyball. Intersport has been headquartered in Chicago since its inception in 1985 and has an additional office in Detroit. Learn more at www.intersport.global and on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook).
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About Acura
Acura is a leading premium auto brand committed to delivering expressive styling, innovative engineering and engaging dynamics, all built on the brand's Precision Crafted Performance DNA. The Acura lineup consists of four models: the Integra sport sedan, and the ADX, RDX, and MDX sport-utility vehicles. Around 85% of Acura vehicles sold in America in 2025 were made in America, using domestic and globally made parts.Â
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More information about Acura is available here: https://acuranews.com/en-US.
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A one-day presale begins Thursday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. PT. Fans can register for the presale, purchase tickets and find additional event information at WestCoastHoopsShowdown.com.
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The Bruins and Bulldogs will meet Saturday, Dec. 5, at Honda Center in Anaheim. The matchup will tip off at 8:30 p.m. PT and air nationally on FOX.
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The Acura West Coast Hoops Showdown brings together two of college basketball's premier programs and continues one of the most compelling recent series in college basketball. The meeting will mark the seventh consecutive season UCLA and Gonzaga have faced one another, including NCAA Tournament matchups in 2021 and 2023.
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Acura returns as title partner of the 2026 West Coast Hoops Showdown for the second consecutive year, following the premium performance brand's support of the 2024 matchup as an affiliate partner. As title partner, Acura receives prominent event branding, including in-arena branding and signage, as well as broadcast elements throughout the nationally televised matchup.
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"Acura is proud to once again support the West Coast Hoops Showdown, helping bring another marquee college basketball event to Southern California," said Hundy Liu, department head of brand marketing at American Honda Motor Co., Inc. "This matchup has become a premier showcase for college basketball and Acura is thrilled to return to Honda Center to celebrate two storied programs and their passionate fans."
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"UCLA and Gonzaga have given college basketball fans some incredible moments over the last several years, and we're excited to bring this matchup to Honda Center for another national showcase," said Mike Kline, Senior Vice President of Partnerships, College Sports at Intersport. "Acura has been a tremendous partner of this series for three years, and their continued support has helped us build an event that feels bigger each season. "We're looking forward to another great night of college basketball in Southern California."
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Gonzaga holds an 8-3 advantage in the all-time series and earned an 82-72 victory over UCLA last season in Seattle. The programs have produced several memorable matchups in recent years, including Gonzaga's overtime win in the 2021 NCAA Final Four and UCLA's 65-62 victory at Intuit Dome in 2024.
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UCLA enters the 2026-27 season under head coach Mick Cronin, whose tenure in Westwood has included five NCAA Tournament appearances and a run to the 2021 Final Four. The Bruins are expected to feature returning guard Trent Perry and forward Eric Dailey Jr. alongside a retooled roster that includes several additions through the transfer portal.
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Gonzaga enters the 2026-27 campaign under head coach Mark Few, a 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame inductee who has built the Bulldogs into one of college basketball's most consistent national programs. Returning forward Braden Huff is expected to anchor an experienced foundation for the Bulldogs.
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The Acura West Coast Hoops Showdown adds to Intersport's growing portfolio of nationally relevant college basketball events, including neutral-site showcases, multi-team events and marquee nonconference matchups staged throughout the country each season. For event updates, follow Intersport Basketball on X and Instagram at @IntersportHoops.
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About Intersport
Intersport is an award-winning agency that fills the empty space between marketing campaigns and consumers—helping brands make more meaningful connections. Its industry-leading team offers expert insights in content marketing, experiential marketing, hospitality, partnership consulting and platform development. The Chicago-based agency also owns and operates events across the professional and collegiate sports landscape, including basketball, football, golf, pickleball and volleyball. Intersport has been headquartered in Chicago since its inception in 1985 and has an additional office in Detroit. Learn more at www.intersport.global and on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook).
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About Acura
Acura is a leading premium auto brand committed to delivering expressive styling, innovative engineering and engaging dynamics, all built on the brand's Precision Crafted Performance DNA. The Acura lineup consists of four models: the Integra sport sedan, and the ADX, RDX, and MDX sport-utility vehicles. Around 85% of Acura vehicles sold in America in 2025 were made in America, using domestic and globally made parts.Â
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More information about Acura is available here: https://acuranews.com/en-US.
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