CBS Sports Classic tickets: Best prices, date for UNC-UCLA, Kentucky-Ohio State college basketball games in New York
Basketball in New York at Christmas-time. What could be better?
‘Tis the season for another CBS Sports Classic. This year, the 11th edition of the North Carolina, Kentucky, Ohio State and UCLA doubleheader will take place at the iconic Madison Square Garden on Dec. 21. The Tar Heels will take on the Bruins before the Wildcats face the Buckeyes.
It’s only the third meeting of this order, but third time’s the charm right? Ohio State beat Kentucky in both its previous matchups while the Tar Heels are 2-0 over UCLA. Can the Wildcats and Bruins take one step closer to evening up their rivalries?
A feature of some of the biggest blue bloods in college basketball, the CBS Sports Classic is a, as the name says, a classic non-conference matchup. It’s a chance for the powerhouse programs to close out the year with a big win ahead of conference season.
BUY NOW: Get tickets to see UNC vs. UCLA, Kentucky vs. Ohio State college basketball games
If you’re ready to deck the halls of MSG, here’s how to get tickets for the 2024 CBS Sports Classic to watch the UNC-UCLA and Kentucky-Ohio State basketball games.
CBS Sports Classic: UNC-UCLA, Kentucky-Ohio State tickets
Tickets for the CBS Sports Classic basketball games are available now on StubHub.
Because UNC-UCLA and Kentucky-Ohio State are played as a doubleheader, one pass grants access to both games so fans get more basketball for less. Currently, the cheapest ticket for the games at Madison Square Garden is $90. 200-level seats start at $116 while 100-level seats are priced at $139. Prime endline seating is going for $257.
Click the link below to view more prices and a seat map of Madison Square Garden.
BUY NOW: Best prices for the 2024 CBS Sports Classic college basketball games
When is the 2024 CBS Sports Classic?
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 21
- Time: 3 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. ET
This year’s CBS Sports Classic between North Carolina-UCLA and Kentucky-Ohio State tips off Saturday, Dec. 21. The first game begins at 3 p.m. ET while game two will begin at 5:30 p.m. ET from New York’s Madison Square Garden.
North Carolina basketball schedule 2024-25
Date | Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
Sat., Dec. 21 | vs. UCLA | 3 p.m. | Buy now |
Sun., Dec. 29 | vs. Campbell | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
Wed., Jan. 1 | at Louisville | TBD | Buy now |
Sat., Jan. 4 | at Notre Dame | Noon | Buy now |
Tues., Jan. 7 | vs. SMU | 9 p.m. | Buy now |
UCLA basketball schedule 2024-25
Date | Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
Sat., Dec. 21 | vs. North Carolina | 3 p.m. | Buy now |
Sat., Dec. 28 | vs. Gonzaga | TBD | Buy now |
Sat., Jan. 4 | at Nebraska | 2 p.m. | Buy now |
Tues., Jan. 7 | vs. Michigan | 10 p.m. | Buy now |
Fri., Jan. 10 | at Maryland | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
Kentucky basketball schedule 2024-25
Date | Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
Sat., Dec. 21 | vs. Ohio State | 5:30 p.m. | Buy now |
Tues., Dec. 31 | vs. Brown | 2 p.m. | Buy now |
Sat., Jan. 4 | vs. Florida | 11 a.m. | Buy now |
Tues., Jan. 4 | at Georgia | 7 p.m. | Buy now |
Sat., Jan. 11 | at Mississippi State | 8:30 p.m. | Buy now |
Ohio State basketball schedule 2024-25
Date | Game | Time (ET) | Tickets |
Sat., Dec. 21 | vs. Kentucky | 5:30 p.m. | Buy now |
Sun., Dec. 29 | vs. Indiana State | Noon | Buy now |
Fri., Jan. 3 | vs. Michigan State | 8 p.m. | Buy now |
Mon., Jan. 6 | at Minnesota | 9 p.m. | Buy now |
Thurs., Jan. 9 | vs. Oregon | 6 p.m. | Buy now |