FORT MYERS, Fla. (Aug. 17, 2026) – Travel packages for Purdue fans looking to join the Boilermakers at the 2026 Fort Myers Tip-Off are now available. The event, which will take place Nov. 24 and 26 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on the campus of Florida SouthWestern State College, will include preseason top-15 Purdue, Oklahoma, Pitt and DePaul.

Purdue fan travel packages include hotel accommodations, game tickets to each Purdue game in the official Boilermaker fan section and VIP parking at the arena. At this time, official fan travel packages are the only way to guarantee tickets for the 2026 Fort Myers Tip-Off. Fans can build their custom vacation experience by visiting www.fortmyerstipoff.com/travel.

The Westin Cape Coral Resort at Marina Village will serve as the official team and fan hotel for Purdue, allowing Boilermaker fans to stay where the teams stay and experience resort life to the fullest. Additionally, the Pink Shell Resort, located on beautiful Fort Myers Beach, is also a lodging option for Purdue fans looking to stay beachfront.

Fort Myers and all of Lee County offer beaches, nature parks, highly regarded restaurants and many other attractions that will allow visitors to not only enjoy the action of the Fort Myers Tip-Off, but experience all that this amazing region of the country has to offer. Visit www.visitfortmyers.com for additional details on activities, dining and experiences in the greater Fort Myers area.

Game times and final broadcast details will be confirmed in the coming weeks, but the confirmed matchups for the event include:

The Fort Myers Tip-Off has established itself as one of college basketball’s premier early season events, having featured some of college basketball’s top programs in recent years, including 2026 national champion Michigan, 2025 national champion Florida, 2022 national champion Kansas, Michigan State, North Carolina, Gonzaga, Wisconsin, Virginia, Ohio State and Auburn in recent years.

Prominent national brands, such as State Farm, Old Trapper and O’Reilly Auto Parts, have aligned themselves with the high profile nature of the Fort Myers Tip-Off. Locally, Lee County will serve as hosts for the ninth-annual event, welcoming fans from across the country to Southwest Florida once again this November.

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