Acrisure Series 2026

College Basketball at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA

November 21-26 & December 19, 2026

The 2026 Acrisure Series, hosted at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA, will feature top talent from across the nation over Thanksgiving weekend, headlined by Duke facing Washington State on Saturday, November 21. The Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Michigan State and SDSU vs. BYU games finish off the 2026 series on December 19.

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Where To Stay During The Acrisure Series

La Quinta Resort & Club and JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa are the official host hotels for the 2026 Acrisure Series, offering fan packages. Both are within a short drive of Acrisure Arena. To see all hotels and vacation rentals, visit places to stay.

Schedule

Saturday, November 21

Time	Game
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

Time	Game
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

Time	Game
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

Time	Game
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

Time	Game
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

Time	Game
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

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FAQs

What is the Acrisure Series?
The Acrisure Series is an NCAA Division I college basketball tournament that began in 2023 at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA.

When is the 2026 Acrisure Series?
The 2026 Acrisure Series takes place November 21-26, 2026—over Thanksgiving weekend—and December 19, 2026 at Acrisure Arena.

Do I need separate tickets for the Duke vs. Washington State, Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Michigan State, and SDSU vs. BYU games?
Yes, these games require their own tickets, separate from the other games happening earlier in the day/series.

How do I get tickets?
You can get tickets to the Acrisure Series and Duke vs. Washington State, Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Michigan State, and SDSU vs. BYU games through Ticketmaster and the Acrisure Arena box office.