Fast facts
League: Division I (NCAA)
Head Coach: Thad Matta
Team Mascot: Butler Blue IV
Year Opened: 1928
Capacity: 9100
City / State: Indianapolis / Indiana
Rivalries & Top Games to Attend
Crossroad Classic Rivalry
Rival Team: Indiana Hoosiers, Purdue Boilermakers, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Every year Butler, Indiana, Purdue, and Notre Dame play in a four-team event held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indiana. In even years Butler plays Indiana and in odd years they play Purdue, so come out to the Crossroad Classic to see the Bulldogs play in-state Big Ten opposition.
Butler vs Xavier
Rival Team: Xavier Musketeers
The Butler Bulldogs and Xavier Musketeers have an intense rivalry that dates back to the 1936-37 season. The rivalry was kicked up a notch in 2013 when both teams joined the Big East. The Musketeers lead the all-time series 37-18, but you’ll always be in for a good matchup when attending a Butler-Xavier game.
Butler vs Indiana State
Rival Team: Indiana State Sycamores
The Indiana State Sycamores are Butler’s oldest rivals and have met every year since 1904. The two schools have a long running rivalry and while the Bulldogs lead the all-time series 72-57, things are always intense when these two Hoosier State rivals meet.
Butler vs Valparaiso
Rival Team: Valparaiso Crusaders
The Hoosier Helmet is awarded to the annual winner of the Butler-Valparaiso football game and the two teams have a fierce rivalry on the court as well. Both schools were members of the Horizon League up until 2013, when the Bulldogs joined the Big East, and even now that they’re no longer in the same conference there are still plenty of bragging rights on the line when these two meet. Don’t miss it when the Crusaders come to town as you’ll be in for a treat when attending a Butler-Valparaiso game.