The 2025 Players Era Festival: A College Basketball Extravaganza
Get ready for an exciting college basketball showdown at the 2025 Players Era Festival! This year's event has expanded to a grand 18 men's teams and four women's teams, promising thrilling matchups and intense competition. The festival's schedule is packed with action, with games set to take place across Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, November 24-26, 2025.
Men's Tournament Highlights
The men's tournament showcased some impressive performances. In the championship game, Michigan dominated Gonzaga with a score of 101-61, securing the top spot. The tournament's format was a round-robin, with all teams playing on Monday and Tuesday, leading to the final matchups on Wednesday. Teams with a 2-0 record on Wednesday earned spots in the championship and third-place games, while 1-1 teams followed suit. Tiebreakers were based on point differential, points scored, and points allowed, ensuring a fair and competitive environment.
Women's Tournament: A Showcase of Talent
The women's tournament featured three of the 2024 Women's Final Four teams, adding to the excitement. The semifinal matchups took place on Wednesday, November 26, with the championship and third-place games scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 27. This festival is a testament to the rising talent in women's college basketball.
Schedule and Viewing Options
All games will be streamed on HBO Max, ensuring that fans worldwide can catch all the action. Here's a breakdown of the schedule:
Men's Players Era Schedule
Thursday, November 27:
- Oregon vs. Creighton, 2 p.m. (truTV)
- UNLV vs. Rutgers, 4:30 p.m. (truTV)
Monday, November 24:
- No. 17 Tennessee 85, Rutgers 60
- Baylor 81, Creighton 74
- Kansas 71, Notre Dame 61
- Iowa State 83, St. John’s 82
- No. 3 Houston 78, Syracuse 74 (OT)
- No. 21 Auburn 84, Oregon 73
- No. 12 Gonzaga 95, No. 8 Alabama 85
- No. 7 Michigan 94, San Diego State 54
- Maryland 74, UNLV 67
Tuesday, November 25:
- Notre Dame 68, Rutgers 63
- No. 15 Iowa State 78, Creighton 60
- Kansas 71, Syracuse 60
- No. 14 St. John’s 96, Baylor 81
- No. 17 Tennessee 76, No. 3 Houston 73
- No. 7 Michigan 102, No. 21 Auburn 72
- No. 12 Gonzaga 100, Maryland 61
- Oregon 97, San Diego State 80
- No. 8 Alabama 115, UNLV 76
Wednesday, November 26:
- No. 15 Iowa State 95, Syracuse 64
- No. 3 Houston 66, Notre Dame 55
- Third place: Kansas 81, No. 17 Tennessee 76
- No. 21 Auburn 85, No. 14 St. John's 74
- Championship: No. 7 Michigan 101, No. 12 Gonzaga 61
- Baylor 91, San Diego State 81
- No. 8 Alabama 105, Maryland 72
Women's Players Era Schedule
Thursday, November 27:
- Championship game: No. 2 South Carolina vs. No. 4 Texas, 8 p.m. (truTV)
- Third place: No. 3 UCLA vs. Duke, 10:30 p.m. (truTV)
Wednesday, November 26:
- No. 4 Texas 76, No. 3 UCLA 65
- No. 2 South Carolina 83, Duke 66
