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College basketball opens on November 1 with Notre Dame and Villanova in Rome: the men play at 9:30 AM ET on FOX, followed by the women at noon ET on FS1. November 2 brings women’s and men’s Hall of Fame Series games in Las Vegas and the women’s Oui Play doubleheader in Paris. Other women’s highlights include UConn at Michigan on November 5 and Iowa at UConn, the Foundry Classic and Ally Tipoff on November 8. The Champions Classic brings Michigan State vs Duke and Kansas vs Kentucky to Chicago on November 10. Choose your city and check for a venue announcement for your game.

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Notre Dame vs Villanova, men (Rome)9:30 AM EST6:30 AM PST2:30 PM GMT3:30 PM CET1:30 AM AEDT (Mon 2 Nov)
Notre Dame vs Villanova, women (Rome)12:00 PM EST9:00 AM PST5:00 PM GMT6:00 PM CET4:00 AM AEDT (Mon 2 Nov)
Oui Play Paris: Maryland vs South Carolina (women)12:00 PM EST9:00 AM PST5:00 PM GMT6:00 PM CET4:00 AM AEDT (Tue 3 Nov)
Oui Play Paris: Oklahoma vs North Carolina (women)2:30 PM EST11:30 AM PST7:30 PM GMT8:30 PM CET6:30 AM AEDT (Tue 3 Nov)
UConn at Michigan (women)6:30 PM EST3:30 PM PST11:30 PM GMT12:30 AM CET (Fri 6 Nov)10:30 AM AEDT (Fri 6 Nov)
Iowa at UConn (women)2:00 PM EST11:00 AM PST7:00 PM GMT8:00 PM CET6:00 AM AEDT (Mon 9 Nov)
Foundry Classic: Duke vs North Texas (women)2:00 PM EST11:00 AM PST7:00 PM GMT8:00 PM CET6:00 AM AEDT (Mon 9 Nov)
Ally Tipoff: Kentucky vs NC State (women)3:00 PM EST12:00 PM PST8:00 PM GMT9:00 PM CET7:00 AM AEDT (Mon 9 Nov)
Ally Tipoff: South Carolina vs North Carolina (women)5:30 PM EST2:30 PM PST10:30 PM GMT11:30 PM CET9:30 AM AEDT (Mon 9 Nov)

The featured venues advertise college basketball. Only a dated event on a venue card confirms a specific opening-week screening. Choose your city and check the venue's own announcement for your team before travelling.

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Venues to check for NCAA Basketball

Seattle

Side Hustle Local

Side Hustle Local Hosted College Basketball screenings

18129 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011 · 4.6 stars (243 reviews)

Bothell taproom showing Washington Huskies college basketball.

Catch the Huskies vs. Colgate college basketball game at Side Hustle, a taproom and restaurant in downtown Bothell. Tip-off time to be announced. source

Catch the Huskies vs. Colgate college basketball game at Side Hustle, a taproom and restaurant in downtown Bothell. source

Promotes: 2026-11-02 Huskies Basketball vs. Colgate screening

Dated screening at the Bothell taproom. Confirm game time with the venue.

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Sacramento

University of Beer @ East Sacramento

University of Beer @ East Sacramento Hosted College Basketball screenings

5090 Folsom Boulevard, 95819 · 4.8 stars (430 reviews)

UCLA alumni opening-night basketball watch party at the East Sacramento branch.

Come watch your UCLA men’s basketball team as they face the Arizona Wildcats... source

Promotes: 2026-11-02 UCLA vs Arizona men’s basketball opening-night watch party

Free, open alumni event at University of Beer East Sacramento. Confirm arrival time with the organizer.

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Miami

Grails Miami - Restaurant & Sports Bar

Grails Miami - Restaurant & Sports Bar Shows College Basketball frequently

2800 N Miami Ave · 4.7 stars (3,030 reviews)

Shows college basketball and March Madness; confirm opening-week games with the venue.

We show every NBA game worth watching, the Miami Heat , college basketball and March Madness, and the WNBA , plus NFL, MLB, NHL, UFC, boxing, and soccer year-round. source

Grails in Wynwood is a go-to spot for college basketball fans, streaming every NCAA tournament game. Open at 12:30 PM. All games on 70+ TVs... source

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Phoenix

K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Grill

K O'Donnell's Sports Bar & Grill Shows College Basketball frequently

14850 N Northsight Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ · 4.5 stars (2,056 reviews)

Hosts NCAA tournament basketball screenings on 75+ TVs; confirm opening-week games.

With over 75 massive TVs showing every NCAA basketball game, mouthwatering bites, unbeatable drink specials, and an electric game-day atmosphere, there’s simply no better place to catch all the action! source

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Frequently asked questions

What time does College Basketball Opening Week 2026 start?
Notre Dame vs Villanova, men (Rome) starts at 9:30 AM EST in New York and 2:30 PM GMT in the UK. Notre Dame vs Villanova, women (Rome) starts at 12:00 PM EST in New York and 5:00 PM GMT in the UK. Oui Play Paris: Maryland vs South Carolina (women) starts at 12:00 PM EST in New York and 5:00 PM GMT in the UK. Oui Play Paris: Oklahoma vs North Carolina (women) starts at 2:30 PM EST in New York and 7:30 PM GMT in the UK. UConn at Michigan (women) starts at 6:30 PM EST in New York and 11:30 PM GMT in the UK. Iowa at UConn (women) starts at 2:00 PM EST in New York and 7:00 PM GMT in the UK. Foundry Classic: Duke vs North Texas (women) starts at 2:00 PM EST in New York and 7:00 PM GMT in the UK. Ally Tipoff: Kentucky vs NC State (women) starts at 3:00 PM EST in New York and 8:00 PM GMT in the UK. Ally Tipoff: South Carolina vs North Carolina (women) starts at 5:30 PM EST in New York and 10:30 PM GMT in the UK. The table on this page lists the same start in 5 regions.
Where is College Basketball Opening Week 2026 held?
College Basketball Opening Week 2026 is held at Opening events in Europe and the United States, Italy, France and United States. You do not have to be there to watch it: this page lists College Basketball bars across 22 cities.
Where can I watch College Basketball Opening Week 2026 near me?
Explore your options: start with the 4 featured venues on this page; explore College Basketball bars in 22 city guides; use the live map to find venues in your city. Confirm this event's screening with the venue before you go.

Updated October 24, 2026.