Travel Packages on Sale Now for West Coast Hoops Showdown featuring UCLA and Gonzaga
8/18/2026 1:56:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Packages Offer Fans Turnkey Access to Dec. 5 Matchup at Honda Center in Anaheim
ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 18, 2026) – Official fan travel packages for the West Coast Hoops Showdown featuring UCLA and Gonzaga are on sale now, providing fans with an opportunity to secure their tickets and accommodations for one of the marquee matchups of the 2026-27 college basketball season.
Fans can view available travel package options and purchase beginning Aug. 18 at WestCoastHoopsShowdown.com/travel.
The West Coast Hoops Showdown will take place Dec. 5, at Honda Center in Anaheim and will feature two of college basketball's premier national programs. The matchup between the Bruins and Bulldogs will air nationally in prime time on FOX, with the final game time to be announced at a later date.
Official travel packages will include a game ticket, hotel accommodations and VIP hospitality at Honda Center. Official travel packages will provide fans with early access to secure tickets for the event ahead of the public ticket on-sale in October.
The West Coast Hoops Showdown will mark the seventh consecutive season UCLA and Gonzaga have met, including NCAA Tournament matchups in 2021 and 2023. Gonzaga holds an 8-3 advantage in the all-time series and earned an 82-72 victory over UCLA last season in Seattle.
The matchup will bring two nationally recognized programs to Southern California, with both teams entering the 2026-27 season featuring a mix of returning talent and new additions.
UCLA and Gonzaga are both included in the latest preseason rankings from CBS Sports and ESPN. CBS Sports ranks Gonzaga No. 11 and UCLA No. 17, while ESPN ranks UCLA No. 20 and Gonzaga No. 25.
For more information on the West Coast Hoops Showdown, travel packages and future event announcements, visit WestCoastHoopsShowdown.com and follow @IntersportHoops on X and Instagram.
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).
About Honda Center
Located in the heart of Orange County, Honda Center has been a premier entertainment and sports venue since 1993. Home to the 2007 Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks, the arena hosts sold-out concerts, family shows and major sporting events. With over 4,700 events and 46 million guests over three decades, Honda Center remains a cornerstone of live entertainment in Southern California. Currently underway, Honda Center Encore is a $1 billion transformation project slated for completion by the end of 2027, designed to elevate the guest experience with new parking garages, upgraded premium amenities, reimagined suites, state-of-the-art food and beverage offerings and more. The arena also anchors OCVIBE, a 100-acre immersive district built to bring people together through shared experiences. For more, visit hondacenter.com.
Fans can view available travel package options and purchase beginning Aug. 18 at WestCoastHoopsShowdown.com/travel.
The West Coast Hoops Showdown will take place Dec. 5, at Honda Center in Anaheim and will feature two of college basketball's premier national programs. The matchup between the Bruins and Bulldogs will air nationally in prime time on FOX, with the final game time to be announced at a later date.
Official travel packages will include a game ticket, hotel accommodations and VIP hospitality at Honda Center. Official travel packages will provide fans with early access to secure tickets for the event ahead of the public ticket on-sale in October.
The West Coast Hoops Showdown will mark the seventh consecutive season UCLA and Gonzaga have met, including NCAA Tournament matchups in 2021 and 2023. Gonzaga holds an 8-3 advantage in the all-time series and earned an 82-72 victory over UCLA last season in Seattle.
The matchup will bring two nationally recognized programs to Southern California, with both teams entering the 2026-27 season featuring a mix of returning talent and new additions.
UCLA and Gonzaga are both included in the latest preseason rankings from CBS Sports and ESPN. CBS Sports ranks Gonzaga No. 11 and UCLA No. 17, while ESPN ranks UCLA No. 20 and Gonzaga No. 25.
For more information on the West Coast Hoops Showdown, travel packages and future event announcements, visit WestCoastHoopsShowdown.com and follow @IntersportHoops on X and Instagram.
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).
About Honda Center
Located in the heart of Orange County, Honda Center has been a premier entertainment and sports venue since 1993. Home to the 2007 Stanley Cup champion Anaheim Ducks, the arena hosts sold-out concerts, family shows and major sporting events. With over 4,700 events and 46 million guests over three decades, Honda Center remains a cornerstone of live entertainment in Southern California. Currently underway, Honda Center Encore is a $1 billion transformation project slated for completion by the end of 2027, designed to elevate the guest experience with new parking garages, upgraded premium amenities, reimagined suites, state-of-the-art food and beverage offerings and more. The arena also anchors OCVIBE, a 100-acre immersive district built to bring people together through shared experiences. For more, visit hondacenter.com.
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