The Acrisure Series returns to the Coachella Valley this December with one of the premier holiday events in college basketball as Gonzaga Bulldogs men's basketball and Michigan State Spartans men's basketball, along with the women’s programs from Gonzaga Bulldogs women's basketball and Michigan State Spartans women's basketball, will meet in a major men’s and women’s doubleheader on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at Acrisure Arena.
The 2026 Acrisure Series is presented by Acrisure, Visit Greater Palm Springs, and Spotlight 29 Casino.
The nationally televised showcase will feature two of college basketball’s premier brands competing on one of the sport’s biggest December stages. With elite programs, passionate fan bases, and national television exposure, the Gonzaga vs. Michigan State doubleheader is expected to be one of the marquee non-conference events of the entire holiday season.
