Professional Basketball Coming To 4 Bears Casino & Lodge In 2026

Professional basketball is coming to 4 Bears Casino and Lodge. We’re proud to introduce The Roar, your new hometown team, joining The Basketball League (TBL) for the 2026 season. Fans can expect high-energy family fun, elite-level competition, and a whole new way for our community to rally together.
The Only Professional Basketball Team in North Dakota: “Our team at 4 Bears is very proud to add professional basketball to our long list of amenities for our guests, community and employees,” said Patrick Packineau, CEO of 4 Bears Casino and Lodge. “This will be the only professional basketball team in North Dakota and the fourth pro sports team in the US owned by a Native American tribe.”
The Roar will compete in The Basketball League; a professional league committed to bringing high-level play and community-focused programs to mid-sized markets across the country. The team’s inaugural season will run March through June 2026, with ten to fifteen home games at 4 Bears Event Center.
For more insight into TBL’s mission, visit the league’s FAQ page at https://thebasketballleague.net.
We’re excited for you to meet the faces behind The Roar and celebrate this milestone with 4 Bears and the state of North Dakota. For updates and future ticket information, visit https://4bearscasino.com or follow 4 Bears Casino and Lodge on our social media channels.
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