Nebraska vs Oklahoma Basketball Tickets Available Sept. 3

College basketball fans, mark your calendars. Nebraska and Oklahoma will square off on the hardwood once again. this time in a neutral site affair in South Dakota.

Tickets for this long-awaited clash officially go on sale on Tuesday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. CDT.

Nebraska vs. Oklahoma: A Rivalry Reborn

The Nebraska-Oklahoma basketball rivalry stretches back to 1921. And over decades of Big Eight and Big 12 battles, the matchups became a staple of Midwest sports culture. The Sooners hold a 105-83 all-time edge. However, every meeting carried a spark that mirrored the school’s legendary football rivalry. 

Since Nebraska’s move to the Big Ten in 2011, the programs have rarely crossed paths. Their most recent meeting came in 2022 at the ESPN Events Invitational, where Oklahoma secured a 69-56 win.

This November brings the rivalry back to center stage in a game that promises both nostalgia and fresh intensity. For fans who lived through the glory days of Big Eight basketball, it’s a chance to revisit old battles.

Ticket Information and Venue Details

The excitement is already building, and demand for tickets will be fierce. Sales will be handled exclusively through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com. And with the historic nature of this matchup, a quick sellout is expected.

Adding to the hype is the unique setting. The showdown will take place at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It’s a venue that has become a premier stage for marquee college basketball matchups. 

With a capacity of just over 3,200 fans, the Pentagon offers an intimate yet electric environment that ensures every seat feels close to the action. This will be the third straight year Nebraska has played a high-profile opponent at the Pentagon, and with Husker Nation known for traveling well, fans can expect a sea of red filling the arena. The game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 15, a date already circled by both fan bases.

Nebraska Ready to Test Its Growth

Coming off a 21-14 season in 2024-25 that ended with them lifting the inaugural College Basketball Crown, Nebraska enters with confidence and momentum. Under Coach Fred Hoiberg, the team is building a foundation of consistency in the ever-competitive Big Ten.