ESPN Events’ State Farm Champions Classic season-opening men’s college basketball event featuring Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State will be played at the United Center in Chicago on Nov. 10, 2026.

The neutral site doubleheader returns to the United Center for the fifth time, tying Madison Square Garden for the most times hosting the event. The State Farm Champions Classic was also held in Chicago in 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2023. The 2026 event will feature Michigan State vs. Duke and Kansas vs. Kentucky.

Tonight, the 15 th annual State Farm Champions Classic will feature No. 17 Michigan State facing No. 12 Kentucky at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN, followed by No. 24 Kansas taking on No. 5 Duke at 9 p.m. at Madison Square Garden in New York. Additionally, College GameDay Covered by Stat

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