Gonzaga Basketball

Gonzaga Men's Basketball Schedule

West Coast Conference Championships

Gonzaga Women's Basketball Schedule

How to get Gonzaga Basketball Tickets

Hoping to cheer on the Zags in person while experiencing the full effect of the craziness that ensues at the Kennel on game day? We have some bad news for you. It’s nearly impossible to snag a ticket to a men’s game. Tickets at the 6,000 seat McCarthey Athletic Center are sold out. Always. We aren’t exaggerating. You need to know someone who has season tickets and is willing to share with you.

However, this rule doesn’t apply to the Gonzaga Women’s Basketball team. It’s easy to purchase tickets from gozags.com. The games are fun, competitive and full of the Zag spirit and community. So, if you’re looking for a game at the Kennel, a women’s game is the way to go, and we highly recommend getting your Zags fix this way.

How to Pronounce Gonzaga

We have news for you. You’re probably pronouncing Gonzaga wrong. We want to be understanding, but after two decades of consecutive NCAA tournament appearances, it’s time for viewers, and more importantly sports announcers, to get it right. So, how do you pronounce it? Is it Gun-Zaw-Guh? Gone-ZAG-uh? Gun-Zog-Ah?  

Here’s the official pronunciation from Gonzaga University:

Gone-ZAG (as in “bag”) - uh

Practice that gone with the ahhhh sound. When in doubt refer to the team nickname - The Zags. Zag comes from the middle of Gonzaga. So when you want to say Gonezoguh, remember, it’s the ZAGS not the ZOGS.

The more you know. United we ZAG at GoneZAGuh.

5 Places to Watch the Gonzaga Game

1. Jack & Dan's

 If you can’t be at a Zags game in person, Jack and Dan’s is the next best thing. Owned by two Gonzaga alumni and located just across the street from the university, Jack and Dan’s serves as an extension of the Kennel for Zags fans. The owners purchased the bar and restaurant from John Stockton’s dad, and the building is still owned by the NBA great. Basketball is in its bones! The building is so much a part of the neighborhood and community that it’s on the Spokane Register of Historic Places.

During games the energy is electric and every seat is packed with cheering fans and the Gonzaga community cry of United We Zag!

2. Borracho Tacos & Tequileria

Located in downtown Spokane, Borracho Taco & Tequileria is a great place to cheer on the team while also getting that taco fix we know you’re craving. Along with great food, Borracho has 19 large screens so you can catch every moment of the Zags action. Plus, if you need to get some air, the location has an awesome patio with a 12’ fire feature.

By day Borracho is a restaurant, and by night it’s one of Spokane’s favorite dance spots and favorite of Gonzaga University students. So watch the game and then stick around and make a night of it.

3. 24 Taps

Also located in downtown Spokane, 24 Taps features just that, but pairs the great selection of local beers with 23 screens to watch the Zags game on. The restaurant is family friendly, and a sports watchers dream. With so many screens, large selection of brews and a full menu it’s easy to spend hours watching the Zags or any other sports team that makes you cheer!

4. The Park Inn

Affectionately known as The PI, the Park Inn is one of the oldest restaurants in Spokane. Regulars treat it like a living room, and if you’re looking to watch the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the type of place where everyone knows your name, the PI is it. What makes the PI a Zags watching favorite is the large screens, community vibes and cheap eats. Order a pitcher of Rainer and one of their pizzas! The PI has been using the same pizza recipe since the 1950s. The menu also features burgers, sandwiches, wings and more with most menu items coming in at under $10.

5. EPIC at Northern Quest Resort & Casino

What better way to watch the Zags dominate the court than on a 30-foot-by-10-foot big screen? The larger than than life screen brings the game to life while you chow down on fantastic pub fare and beer with friends. Epic is also a family friendly establishment, so you can bring the kids along to cheer on your favorite team on one of the 17 additional screens. Before or after the game make sure to stop on the floor, take the kids to the new Kids Quest, or book at night at the resort.

About the Team

The Gonzaga Bulldogs have made 20 consecutive trips to the NCAA tournament. That’s 20 years of March Madness in Spokane and intense hometown pride. It all started in 1999 with a Cinderella tournament run to the Elite Eight by an unknown team lead by new Coach Mark Few. Ever since that season the Zags have given Spokane something to cheer for every season.

In 2017 the Zags made their NCAA Championship debut, after an unstoppable season that was riveting for local fans to be a part of. ESPN descended on Spokane to highlight the town that calls the Zags their own. Unfortunately, the team fell to the North Carolina Tar Heels in a close game. We anticipate seeing more tournament runs and more visits to the championship game as the team continues to grow and mentor new talent.

The Zags call the McCarthey Athletic Center home court. On game night, you won’t find an empty seat in the house as fans and students cheer as loud as possible for their team. The team has played there since 2004, after the trustees approved the new arena specifically for the growing team. Known as The Kennel, the Bulldogs maintained a 41-game winning streak at home through 2015, which was the longest active home game streak in the NCAA at the time.

No great team comes without rivals, and for the Zags, that team is St. Mary’s. It’s one of the best college basketball rivalries on the West Coast with both teams sitting at the top of the WCC for over 20 years. Expect extra team spirit when the Gaels are in town!

Zags in the NBA

With a successful history, the program has sent more than a few players to the NBA. The most notable being the legend John Stockton. While he played long before the Zags ever made a NCAA tournament appearance, he’s still the greatest player to come from the program. Others include NBA champions Adam Morrison and Ronny Turiaf as well as Miami Heat star Kelly Olynyk.

Here’s a complete list of Zags that have gone on to play in the NBA: