Mackey Arena guide: schedule, start times, parking and bag policy

Mackey Arena holds up to 14,876 fans and is home to Purdue Boilermakers (NCAA Division I men's basketball). This page lists every remaining home game with its start time, and the arena's doors, parking and bag rules.

Capacity	14,876
Opened	December 2, 1967
Home teams	Purdue Boilermakers (NCAA Division I men's basketball)
Address	900 John R. Wooden Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907

When are the remaining home games?

17 home games left, starting Fri Nov 6, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

Date	Game	Start	Competition
Fri Nov 6, 2026	Purdue Boilermakers vs Valparaiso Beacons	6:30 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Mon Nov 9, 2026	Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois State Redbirds	8:30 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Fri Nov 13, 2026	Purdue Boilermakers vs Ohio Bobcats	7:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Tue Nov 17, 2026	Purdue Boilermakers vs Lipscomb Bisons	6:30 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Fri Nov 20, 2026	Purdue Boilermakers vs Oakland Golden Grizzlies	7:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Tue Dec 1, 2026	Purdue Boilermakers vs Iowa Hawkeyes	7:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Fri Dec 11, 2026	Purdue Boilermakers vs Tennessee Volunteers	8:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Mon Dec 21, 2026	Purdue Boilermakers vs California Baptist Lancers	6:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Wed Dec 30, 2026	Purdue Boilermakers vs USC Trojans	6:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Sat Jan 2, 2027	Purdue Boilermakers vs Rutgers Scarlet Knights	12:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Tue Jan 12, 2027	Purdue Boilermakers vs Ohio State Buckeyes	8:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Sat Jan 23, 2027	Purdue Boilermakers vs Maryland Terrapins	12:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Tue Jan 26, 2027	Purdue Boilermakers vs Nebraska Cornhuskers	6:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Sat Feb 6, 2027	Purdue Boilermakers vs Northwestern Wildcats	12:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Fri Feb 12, 2027	Purdue Boilermakers vs Illinois Fighting Illini	8:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Sun Feb 21, 2027	Purdue Boilermakers vs UCLA Bruins	1:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season
Fri Mar 5, 2027	Purdue Boilermakers vs Indiana Hoosiers	8:00 pm	NCAA men's basketball, 2026-27 regular season

When do the doors open at Mackey Arena?

Doors open 90 minutes before tip-off. General fan entrances open 1 hour and 30 minutes prior to tip-off for men's basketball, and the Paint Crew student entrance opens 1 hour and 45 minutes prior to tip-off. (source)

Before you go

Bags: Purdue Athletics implements a clear bag policy at Mackey Arena. Fans may bring one bag that is clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and does not exceed 12 in x 6 in x 12 in, or one one-gallon clear plastic bag, plus one small clutch bag no larger than 4.5 in x 6.5 in. Exceptions are made for ticket holders with medically necessary items or diaper bags, which are accepted at all entrances after inspection. As of the 2025-26 season, Purdue Athletics added OPENGATE entry systems that automatically screen bags and items; the clear bag policy remains in effect. Bag policy.