Butler Bulldogs vs. Marquette Golden Eagles

Butler Bulldogs vs. Marquette Golden Eagles at Hinkle Fieldhouse

The holiday plans are made, the shopping bags are put away, and now there's a better reason to get out of the house: BIG EAST basketball at Hinkle Fieldhouse. On December 23, 2026, the Butler Bulldogs meet the Marquette Golden Eagles at 6:00 PM in Indianapolis. If you want something with a little more edge than another quiet night before Christmas, put this game on your calendar.

A conference opponent changes the conversation. Every possession feeds into the BIG EAST race, and Butler gets to face Marquette on the floor its fans know best. Imagine the sound when a defender forces a tough shot, or the sudden roar when a quick pass creates an opening near the rim. You can follow the score from home, but you can't catch the conversations in the seats, the collective anticipation before a free throw or the feeling of a whole section pulling for the Bulldogs. With Ronald Nored guiding Butler in his first season as head coach, you can see what Nored’s Bulldogs look like against a familiar league opponent.

Make the pre-Christmas get-together a game night. Meet a friend who always talks Butler hoops, bring family into the fieldhouse, or give a basketball fan something to look forward to amid the holiday rush. You'll share the tension, the reactions and whatever story this matchup creates. Grab your Butler vs. Marquette tickets for Hinkle Fieldhouse and spend December 23 cheering for the Bulldogs.