Butler Bulldogs vs. DePaul Blue Demons

Butler Bulldogs vs. DePaul Blue Demons at Hinkle Fieldhouse

A late February conference game should feel like more than another Tuesday on the calendar. DePaul comes to Hinkle Fieldhouse, Butler has the home floor, and Bulldogs fans have a chance to turn their weeknight into BIG EAST basketball. The atmosphere before tipoff, the effort after a loose ball, and the roar after a defensive stand all make the game worth seeing from a seat rather than a screen.

The Butler Bulldogs host the DePaul Blue Demons in Indianapolis on February 23, 2027, at 8:00 PM. It's the men's BIG EAST matchup, separate from the women's DePaul game earlier that week. If you follow both programs, this is another opportunity to see Butler basketball with a different set of players and its own on-court story. For men's coach Ronald Nored, the season is the first chapter of his tenure, and late February offers a better look at how the team is functioning under his direction. Study the possessions that won't make a highlight reel: a defender taking away an easy pass, a screen freeing up a teammate, or a bench reacting to a hustle play.

Make it a night for the friend who always has an opinion about the Bulldogs, the former student who misses Hinkle, or the basketball lover who appreciates a late tip. You'll leave with something specific to debate on the way home. Trade a forgettable Tuesday night for Butler basketball. Find Butler men vs. DePaul tickets and cheer on the Bulldogs in conference play.