LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) \u2014 The University of Louisville men’s basketball team will open play in the 2026 Players Era tournament against Texas Tech in Las Vegas.<\/p>\n
The Cardinals and Red Raiders are scheduled to meet Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Michelob ULTRA Arena as part of the 16-team Thanksgiving week event.<\/p>\n
Louisville is guaranteed three games in the tournament, which runs Nov. 24-28, with the championship game set for Saturday, Nov. 28, at Michelob ULTRA Arena.<\/p>\n
The Cardinals are on the same side of the bracket as Tennessee, Maryland, San Diego State, Iowa State, St. John’s, Oregon and Texas Tech. Louisville is 0-2 all-time against Texas Tech, with both previous meetings coming on neutral courts.<\/p>\n
The other side of the bracket includes Gonzaga, Kansas State, Baylor, Alabama, Michigan, Creighton, TCU and Miami.<\/p>\n
Louisville’s potential second-round matchup would come against either St. John’s or Oregon.<\/p>\n
Game times, television assignments and ticket information will be announced later. All 37 games in the event are expected to air on ESPN networks.<\/p>\n
Opening-round matchups (Tuesday, Nov. 24)Tennessee vs. MarylandSan Diego State vs. Iowa StateSt. John’s vs. OregonLouisville vs. Texas TechGonzaga vs. Kansas StateBaylor vs. AlabamaMichigan vs. CreightonTCU vs. Miami (Fla.)<\/p>\n
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