2025 Players Era Festival: College Basketball Schedule, Scores, and TV Channels
The 2025 Players Era Festival is set to feature an exciting lineup of college basketball, with participation from 18 men’s teams and four women’s teams. This year, the festival takes place from November 24 to November 27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Last year, the championship was won by Oregon, who narrowly defeated Alabama with a score of 83-81 in the final.
Players Era Festival Schedule
The men’s teams will kick off the tournament on Monday, November 24, followed by a second day of matchups on November 25. The results of these games will determine the championship and third-place matchups occurring on Wednesday, November 26. Teams that secure two victories will move forward to the championship game, while those with one win will be placed in the third-place game. Tiebreaker criteria will include point differential, total points scored, and points allowed.
Women’s Teams and Matchups
The women’s teams will also showcase competitive play, including three representatives from the 2024 Women’s Final Four. Their semifinal games are scheduled for Wednesday, November 26, with the finals and third-place game on Thanksgiving Day, November 27.
Viewing Options
All tournament games will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. Fans can catch every game through live streaming on HBO Max.
Key Game Schedule
| Date | Men’s Games | Women’s Games |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 24 | All preliminary matchups | N/A |
| Nov. 25 | All preliminary matchups | N/A |
| Nov. 26 | Men’s Championship game | Women’s Semifinals |
| Nov. 27 | Men’s Third place game | Championship and Third place games |
Broadcast Information
Fans can enjoy the championship men’s game on truTV at 8 p.m., followed by the men’s third place game at 10:30 p.m. on the same channel. The women’s championship will also be featured on truTV on Thanksgiving Day.
The 2025 Players Era Festival anticipates thrilling performances, showcasing some of the best talent in college basketball. With its expanded roster and competitive spirit, this year’s festival is not to be missed.
