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December 21, 2024, Evanston, IL: A game between Northwestern Men’s Basketball and DePaul at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL on Saturday, December 21, 2024. (Photo by Ryan Kuttler/Northwestern Athletics)
Photo by: Ryan Kuttler/Northwestern Athletics

Northwestern and DePaul Extend Men’s Basketball Series Through 2027

4/21/2025 12:00:00 PM | Men's Basketball

EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern and DePaul have reached an agreement to extend their crosstown series for three additional seasons beginning next season, both institutions announced today.

After playing this past season at Welsh-Ryan Arena, the Wildcats and Blue Demons will meet this upcoming season on Nov. 14, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Northwestern will host DePaul in 2026 and travel back to Wintrust Arena in 2027. The future dates from 2025-27 will mark the earliest the two teams have ever met during the season.
 
Northwestern vs. DePaul Upcoming Dates
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025                 Wintrust Arena
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026                 Welsh-Ryan Arena
Friday, Nov. 12, 2027                 Wintrust Arena

The Wildcats have won seven of the last eight meetings against the Blue Demons, including an 84-64 victory during the 2024-25 season in Evanston.
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