LAS VEGAS — Championship night has arrived at the Orleans Arena as the West Coast Conference crowns its men’s basketball champion on Tuesday. After six days of tournament play, two teams remain with a ticket to the NCAA Tournament on the line.
The WCC has long been defined by its heavyweights — and once again, the top seeds have emerged. According to tournament details, the championship game tips off at 6 p.m. at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas.
This year’s title matchup features No. 1 Gonzaga vs. No. 3 Santa Clara, as confirmed in the latest tournament bracket update.
How to Watch
TV Broadcast
The WCC championship game will air live on ESPN.
Streaming
Fans can also stream the game on the ESPN app with a valid TV provider login. The ESPN family of networks is carrying the entire tournament, with the title game specifically set for ESPN’s national broadcast window.
Game Details
Matchup: No. 1 Gonzaga vs. No. 3 Santa Clara
Date: Tuesday
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Orleans Arena, Las Vegas
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app
The Bulldogs enter the final as the tournament’s top seed, while Santa Clara rides momentum after knocking off second‑seeded Saint Mary’s in the semifinals.
What’s at Stake
The winner secures the WCC’s automatic bid to the 2026 NCAA Tournament, while Gonzaga is projected as an at‑large lock regardless. But history favors the top seeds — every champion since 2009 at the Orleans Arena has been a No. 1 or No. 2 seed.
Santa Clara will try to rewrite that narrative.
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