Nation’s Premier Thanksgiving College Basketball Event Features 26 Games from 26 Elite Programs Taking Place Across 6 Days in the Coachella Valley.
The 2026 Acrisure Series, the nation’s premier Thanksgiving college basketball event, returns to the Coachella Valley this November bringing together 26 Division I programs for 26 games over six days at Acrisure Arena from November 21-26, 2026. The 2026 Acrisure Series is presented by Acrisure, Visit Greater Palm Springs and Spotlight 29 Casino.
The 2026 field features one of the deepest collections of programs assembled anywhere in the country during Thanksgiving week, including Arizona State, California Baptist, Colorado, Fordham, Grand Canyon, Illinois State, Loyola Chicago, Loyola Marymount, LSU, Nevada, Oregon State, Portland, Saint Louis, San Diego, San Francisco, San José State, Santa Clara, Seattle, SMU, South Carolina, Stanford, Tulsa, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, USC, and Utah State.
“The Acrisure Series has become one of the signature sporting events in Greater Palm Springs,” said Scott White, President & CEO of Visit Greater Palm Springs. “Each November we welcome thousands of alumni, fans, families, and visitors from across the country, generating significant economic impact while showcasing everything our destination has to offer. We’re excited to welcome another outstanding field this Thanksgiving.”
College basketball fans will experience elite matchups, championship games, alumni gatherings, premium hospitality experiences, and one of the sport’s premier Thanksgiving week traditions in the heart of Greater Palm Springs. The event features 26 games beginning Saturday, November 21, highlighted by marquee matchups including Stanford vs. Colorado, Grand Canyon vs. Saint Louis, USC vs. South Carolina, Arizona State vs. LSU, SMU vs. Utah State, as well as Thanksgiving Day contests featuring Utah State vs. USC, SMU vs. LSU, and South Carolina vs. Arizona State.
2026 Acrisure Series Event Schedule
Saturday, November 21
11:00 a.m. PT – Fordham vs. Portland
1:30 p.m. PT – UC Irvine vs. San Diego
4:00 p.m. PT – California Baptist vs. Loyola Marymount
Sunday, November 22
11:00 a.m. PT – San Diego vs. Fordham
1:30 p.m. PT – UC Irvine vs. Loyola Marymount
4:00 p.m. PT – California Baptist vs. Portland
6:30 p.m. PT – Seattle vs. UC San Diego
9:00 p.m. PT – San José State vs. Loyola Chicago
Monday, November 23
11:00 a.m. PT – Tulsa vs. Oregon State
1:30 p.m. PT – Nevada vs. San Francisco
4:00 p.m. PT – Illinois State vs. Santa Clara
6:30 p.m. PT – Pod 4 Championship
9:00 p.m. PT – Pod 4 Third-Place Game
Tuesday, November 24
11:00 a.m. PT – Oregon State vs. San Francisco
1:30 p.m. PT – Tulsa vs. Illinois State
4:00 p.m. PT – Nevada vs. Santa Clara
6:30 p.m. PT – Grand Canyon vs. Saint Louis
9:00 p.m. PT – Stanford vs. Colorado
Wednesday, November 25
11:00 a.m. PT – Arizona State vs. LSU
1:30 p.m. PT – USC vs. South Carolina
4:00 p.m. PT – SMU vs. Utah State
6:30 p.m. PT – Pod 2 Championship
9:00 p.m. PT – Pod 2 Third-Place Game
Thursday, November 26
11:00 a.m. PT – South Carolina vs. Arizona State
1:30 p.m. PT – Utah State vs. USC
4:00 p.m. PT – SMU vs. LSU
