Seattle University’s first men’s basketball home game of 2026–27 is Saturday, November 7, against Portland State at the Redhawk Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Pacific, and the game is part of Homecoming & Family Weekend. Those details appear on the official athletics schedule.
The distinction between opening night and the home opener matters this week. Seattle U’s regular-season opener was scheduled for November 2 at Hawaii; Saturday is the campus home opener. Fans making plans for the Portland State matchup should head to the Redhawk Center, not Climate Pledge Arena.
Start with the right event and ticket
The Ticketmaster event listing identifies Portland State, November 7 and a 7 p.m. start at Seattle University Redhawk Center. Check all three details before purchasing, particularly if a search sends you through a broader college-basketball calendar.
No fixed ticket price is promised here. Available seats and the final checkout total are better guides than an old promotional price or a search preview. If your group needs accessible seating, resolve that with the ticket office before selecting seats rather than assuming a nearby empty space will serve the purpose.
Seattle U’s mobile-ticket instructions direct purchasers to MyRedhawks Account Manager using the email associated with their purchase. Tickets can be opened under My Tickets and added to Apple or Google Wallet.
Do that while there is time to solve an account problem. Each person arriving separately should know how they will access their ticket; the same university page explains transfers. A confirmation email and a ready-to-scan admission ticket are different things.
Pack for this gym’s rules
The Redhawk Center A–Z guide, updated October 9, 2026, specifies a clear-bag policy for men’s and women’s basketball. It permits one clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag no larger than 14 by 6 by 14 inches, plus one small clutch or wallet no larger than 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches; the clutch or wallet does not need to be clear. Medically necessary items and diaper bags, with the child present, are also allowed upon inspection.
The guide also says re-entry is not permitted for ticketed events. Plan food, forgotten items and meetups around that restriction. Walking back to a car after admission should not be part of the evening’s routine.
Guests who need an accessible route can use the ramp at 14th Avenue and East Cherry Street; the arena entry is on the building’s second floor. The university lists 206-398-4678 for ticket-office help with arrangements and questions.
A campus parking permit is not the whole plan
Seattle U’s basketball parking information describes event-day restrictions for the 1313 Cherry Lot and South Lot. On weekends, ordinary permits cease to be honored in the affected lots 2½ hours before tipoff. For a scheduled 7 p.m. game, that means 4:30 p.m.
Check the current signs and visitor-parking instructions before leaving a vehicle. Athletics also lists the Swedish Cherry Hill garage as a nearby paid option, with rates set by its operator. But Swedish’s parking page currently lists Saturday hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for that 16th Avenue garage, so confirm evening access before relying on it for a 7 p.m. game. Neither proximity nor a previously used campus space guarantees an available spot Saturday.
Why this is a useful first look
Seattle U’s season-opening preview identifies seven returning players, including returning starters Will Heimbrodt, Junseok Yeo and Maleek Arington. The team is coming off a 21-win season and an NIT appearance.
That creates an appealing opening assignment for a spectator: learn the returning core, then notice how the new players fit around it. The Redhawks’ preseason WCC poll position supplies background, while the games begin supplying actual evidence.
Saturday also starts a three-game home stretch, with UTSA scheduled for November 11 and Idaho State for November 14. For a Seattle fan who wants to follow a local team beyond one outing, this is an accessible place in the calendar to begin. Get the correct venue and ticket sorted first, then settle in for the basketball.
Cover image is illustrative basketball photography, not documentation of the players, venue or event discussed.