EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern and DePaul have reached an agreement to extend their crosstown series for three additional seasons beginning next season, both institutions announced today.
After playing this past season at Welsh-Ryan Arena, the Wildcats and Blue Demons will meet this upcoming season on Nov. 14, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Northwestern will host DePaul in 2026 and travel back to Wintrust Arena in 2027. The future dates from 2025-27 will mark the earliest the two teams have ever met during the season.
Northwestern vs. DePaul Upcoming Dates
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 Wintrust Arena
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 Welsh-Ryan Arena
Friday, Nov. 12, 2027 Wintrust Arena
The Wildcats have won seven of the last eight meetings against the Blue Demons, including an 84-64 victory during the 2024-25 season in Evanston.
After playing this past season at Welsh-Ryan Arena, the Wildcats and Blue Demons will meet this upcoming season on Nov. 14, 2025, at Wintrust Arena. Northwestern will host DePaul in 2026 and travel back to Wintrust Arena in 2027. The future dates from 2025-27 will mark the earliest the two teams have ever met during the season.
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Northwestern and DePaul have announced a three-year series extension through 2027. pic.twitter.com/jRVKjdvy1M
Northwestern vs. DePaul Upcoming Dates
Friday, Nov. 14, 2025 Wintrust Arena
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026 Welsh-Ryan Arena
Friday, Nov. 12, 2027 Wintrust Arena
The Wildcats have won seven of the last eight meetings against the Blue Demons, including an 84-64 victory during the 2024-25 season in Evanston.