The Acrisure Series, the largest multi-team event in college basketball, has unveiled its 26-team field for the 2026 tournament, featuring top programs such as USC, LSU, and Arizona State.
The 26 teams will compete in 26 games from Saturday, Nov. 21 to Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, at the 11,000-seat Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California. The field boasts teams from 12 different conferences, with a specific lean-in toward California schools, as 10 of the 26 teams are from the state of California.
The Acrisure Series has become a premier event in college basketball, with President of Total Sports Consulting and Co-Tournament Director Dan Shell saying, "The Acrisure Series has become one of the premier events in college basketball, and we believe this year's field is the strongest we've assembled." The event will feature three six-team pods and two four-team pods, with the four-team pods featuring an actual two-day tournament with a champion declared at the end.
USC, a power conference squad, is part of the six-team pod that includes Arizona State, LSU, South Carolina, SMU, and Utah State. The Trojans will face South Carolina on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 1:30 p.m.
The Acrisure Series tickets go on sale on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster.com, with one ticket good for every game played on a given day. The event will feature high-quality college basketball games, with single games also under the Acrisure Series name, such as the Duke-Washington State game on Saturday, Nov. 21.
The 2026 Acrisure Series Schedule has been released, with the first games taking place on Saturday, Nov. 21. The schedule includes 26 games, with the final game on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26. Fans can purchase tickets for the event, which promises to be an incredible experience for student-athletes, coaches, and fans alike.
The Acrisure Series is the largest multi-team event in college basketball, and its strong field is expected to attract fans from all over the country. The event's organizers are confident that the 2026 tournament will be the best one yet, with Dan Shell saying, "We believe this year's field is the strongest we've assembled."
Tickets for the 2026 Acrisure Series Thanksgiving Event are now on sale, and fans are encouraged to purchase them quickly to secure their spot at the event. The Acrisure Series promises to be an unforgettable experience, with high-quality college basketball games and a strong field of teams.
Source: Yahoo Sports