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What is the ESPN Events Invitational?
The 2023 ESPN Events Invitational will feature 12 games over three days, – Nov 23, 24 & 26 – at Walt Disney World Resort in Kissimmee, FL. Each team will compete in one game per day, advancing through a bracket-tournament format.
The family-friendly tournament, now in its 18th year, takes place during the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend.
Travel packages are available for fans and include resort accommodations at the team hotel (Gaylord Palms) and game day transportation are now available. Please visit our travel partner Anthony Travel or call 888-632-6951 to make your reservation today.
Where can fans watch the ESPN Events Invitational games on TV?
All ESPN Events Invitational games will air on the ESPN family of networks. A complete bracket and schedule can be found here.
Where can I get tickets?
Tickets are on sale now! For more information, please visit our Ticket page.
Who are the past winners of the ESPN Events Invitational?
2022: Oklahoma
2021: Dayton
2019: Maryland
2018: Villanova
Championship: Villanova 66, Florida State 60 Box | Recap
2017: West Virginia
Championship: West Virginia 83, Missouri 79 Box | Recap
2016: Gonzaga
Championship: Gonzaga 73, Iowa State 71 Box | Recap
2015: Xavier
Championship: Xavier 90, Dayton 61 Box | Recap
2014: Kansas
Championship: Kansas 61, Michigan St. 56 Box | Recap
2013: Memphis
Championship: Memphis 73, Oklahoma St 68 Box | Recap
2012: Gonzaga
Championship: Gonzaga 81, Davidson 67 Box | Recap
2011: Dayton
Championship: Dayton 86, Minnesota 70 Box | Recap
2010: Notre Dame
Championship: Notre Dame 58, Wisconsin 51 Box | Recap
2009: Florida State
Championship: FSU 57, Marquette 56 Box | Recap
2008: Gonzaga
Championship: Gonzaga 83, Tennessee 74 Box | Recap
2007: N.C. State
Championship: N.C. State 69, Villanova 68 Box | Recap
2006: Arkansas
