WHERE CHAMPIONS MEET
State Farm Champions Classic
Nov. 10, 2026 | 6:30 pm (EST)
United Center
About State Farm Champions Classic
The State Farm Champions Classic, which matches four of the nation’s best programs against each other, began in 2011.
The 2026 State Farm Champions Classic will be played on Tuesday, November 10 with Michigan State playing Duke and Kansas squaring off against Kentucky. The event will return to Chicago for the first time since 2023.
2026 Event
The State Farm Champions Classic will return to Chicago in 2026! Join us at United Center on November 10 for another marquee doubleheader.
The matchups are:
- Michigan State vs. Duke – 6:00 p.m. CT
- Kansas vs. Kentucky – 8:30 p.m. CT
News & Updates
ESPN Scores Most-Watched State Farm® Champions Classic in Three Years
State Farm® Champions Classic returns to Chicago in 2026
ESPN’s CFP Top 25 and College GameDay Crossover at 2025 State Farm Champions Classic
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