News – CBS Sports Classic

Kansas Joins Kentucky, North Carolina and Ohio State at CBS Sports Classic; Event Extended Through 2029

January 28, 2026

The CBS Sports Classic has added Kansas to its annual college basketball showcase featuring four of the nation’s top programs, joining Kentucky, North Carolina and Ohio State. The signature doubleheader,...

Kentucky, North Carolina Earn Wins At 2025 CBS Sports Classic

December 21, 2025

Kentucky Scores 78-66 Win Over St. John’s Otega Oweh scored 20 points, grabbed five rebounds and had three steals as Kentucky beat No. 22/20 St. John’s 78-66 on Saturday in the...

Tickets on Sale Thursday for 2025 CBS Sports Classic in Atlanta

September 23, 2025

ATLANTA (Sept. 23, 2025) – Tickets for the 2025 CBS Sports Classic, which will take place Dec. 20 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, will go on sale to the...

2025 CBS Sports Classic Travel Packages on Sale Now

August 12, 2025

ATLANTA (August 12, 2025) – Travel packages for the 2025 edition of the CBS Sports Classic, one of college basketball’s elite early season showcase events are now available. This year’s...

2025 CBS Sports Classic Matchups Announced

May 1, 2025

ATLANTA (May 1, 2025) – The matchups have been announced for the 12th edition of the CBS Sports Classic, which will welcome a new participant this year as St. John’s...

2024 CBS Sports Classic: North Carolina, Ohio State Victorious

December 22, 2024

Tar Heels Overcome 16-Point Deficit to Defeat UCLA, 76-74 North Carolina overcame a 16-point, second-half deficit and raced back to beat No. 18 UCLA, 76-74, on Saturday afternoon in the CBS...

2024 CBS Sports Classic Tickets on Sale Thursday

August 21, 2024

Tickets for the 2024 CBS Sports Classic, the annual college basketball showcase featuring perennial powers Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio State and UCLA, will go on sale starting Thursday at Noon...

CBS Sports Classic Returns to Madison Square Garden

June 25, 2024

Madison Square Garden in New York will once again serve as the stage for the annual CBS Sports Classic college basketball doubleheader. The 2024 event is set for Dec. 21...

2023 Game Results: Ohio State, Kentucky Come Away Winners

December 17, 2023

Game 1: Ohio State 67, UCLA 60 In a game befitting of two top defenses, Ohio State got gutty performances from sophomores Roddy Gayle Jr. and Bruce Thornton to knock-off UCLA 67-60 on Saturday in...

Tickets on Sale Now for CBS Sports Classic

August 22, 2023

ATLANTA (August 22, 2023) – Tickets for the 10th annual CBS Sports Classic, set for Dec. 16 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, will go on sale this week. The...

2023 CBS Sports Classic Heading to Atlanta

August 8, 2023

The 10th annual CBS Sports Classic will be contested at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Saturday, Dec. 16, featuring a high-profile doubleheader with Ohio State facing UCLA at 3 p.m....

Year-by-Year CBS Sports Classic Results

June 14, 2023

Dec. 20, 2025 (State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Ga.)Kentucky 78, St. John's 66North Carolina 71, Ohio State 70 Dec. 22, 2024 (Madison Square Garden, New York)North Carolina 76, UCLA 74Ohio State 85,...