BIG EAST Road Trip Visits Omaha This Weekend
1/8/2026 2:20:00 PM | Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
As the college basketball season heats up, the BIG EAST Conference, in collaboration with Playfly Sports, is proud to announce the return of its 13-stop mobile tour, designed to enhance gameday celebrations for fans of its member schools. The "BIG EAST Road Trip presented by AlumniFi" is set to deliver another round of interactive experiences, traveling to each city for men's and women's basketball matchups and concluding at the men's and women's conference tournaments in March.
The tour will feature two hours of pre-game entertainment and activities at each stop, including free throw challenges, spirit squad and mascot appearances, photo opportunities with the BIG EAST championship trophy, and school-specific activations tailored to each campus. All activities will be open to students, alumni, and fans, providing an inclusive and exciting gameday atmosphere.
This weekend the BIG EAST Road Trip will be in Omaha for a pair of match-ups at CHI Health Center Omaha prior to the Creighton men's basketball game vs. St. John's on Saturday as well as the Creighton women's basketball game vs. No. 1 Connecticut on Sunday. Both games tip at 1 p.m. Central.
Pregame fun will be everywhere! Enjoy face painters, balloon artists, and more at the return of the BIG EAST Road Trip. From 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM, fans can head to Hall A of the convention center for this FREE interactive fan zone featuring photo ops, games, bounce houses, autograph sessions, and more. Beverages will be available for sale and fans can anticipate a family-friendly environment for all ages!
