The Women’s Champions Classic is set to return to Brooklyn on December 20, 2025, featuring marquee matchups between UConn vs. Iowa and Tennessee vs. Louisville. This premier early-season women’s college basketball showcase will take place at the Barclays Center, with both games scheduled to air in prime time on FOX.
Tickets for the event will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster. A presale for American Express Cardholders begins today at 11 a.m. ET.
The inaugural Women’s Champions Classic, held in December 2024, saw Tennessee defeat Iowa 78-68 and UConn secure an 85-52 victory over Louisville. The event attracted over 11,000 fans to the Barclays Center and peaked at 800,000 viewers on FOX, highlighting the growing interest in women’s basketball.
Organizers have announced that the Women’s Champions Classic will remain at the Barclays Center through 2026, solidifying its place as a significant event on the women’s college basketball calendar.