The Champions Classic tips off tomorrow night at Madison Square Garden, and you won’t want to miss No. 12 Kentucky taking on No. 17 Michigan State. The schedule, TV assignment, and more are included for you below with the first game taking place at 6:30 PM ET. The nightcap sees Kansas play against Duke, so it’s definitely an action-packed Tuesday night of basketball for fans.
Kentucky vs Michigan State – How to Watch
Now that YouTube TV and Disney have made up, it’s easier for fans to watch Kentucky vs Michigan State this Tuesday. Here’s all the info that you need to watch for the game.
When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Tip-off: 6:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. CT / 3:30 p.m. PT)
TV: ESPN
Location: Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
Streaming: WatchESPN / ESPN app
Who is Favored?: Kentucky by 5.5 at the time of this writing, but that doesn’t usually mean anything when watching these two teams go at it.
This is another great early-season game between ranked teams to give us a preview to March Madness. Want the complete schedules (with dates, times, and TV info already filled in)?
→ Download the full 2025-26 Kentucky Wildcats printable schedule
→ Download the full 2025-26 Michigan State Spartans printable schedule
Quick Game Preview: A Bracket-Builder Battle
Fresh off a three-spot drop in the latest AP Poll after dropping a road game against Louisville, the Wildcats (3-1) are reloaded and hungry under Mark Pope. So far, the team is leaning on transfer firepower like Mouhamed Dioubate’s double-double averages and 66% inside-the-arc clip to push the pace. Michigan State (3-0), holding steady at No. 17, brings Tom Izzo’s trademark grit and rebounding edge. Freshman Cam Ward’s recent 18-10 outburst signals they could exploit UK’s defensive glass woes in a projected close game. Expect a close one that hints at March Madness potential for both teams.
Don’t Miss the Nightcap: Kansas vs. Duke at 9:00 p.m. ET
The Classic’s doubleheader rolls on with No. 5 Duke facing No. 24 Kansas on ESPN right after. This is another great, early season game between bluebloods that’s produced multiple national champs since 2011. You can checkout the 2025-26 Duke schedule here and the 2025-26 Kansas schedule here. It will be a great night for college basketball.
