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Jimmy V Classic

at Madison Square Garden, New York

The Jimmy V Classic brings college basketball to Madison Square Garden on Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 18:30. This tournament features top programs including Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Basketball, University of Houston Cougars Men's Basketball, Georgia Bulldogs Men's Basketball, and Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball competing at one of the most iconic arenas in sports. The event honors the legacy of legendary coach Jim Valvano.

Date
Tue 8 Dec · 18:30
Ticket limit
There is an eight (8) ticket limit for this event.
Promoter
PROMOTED BY VENUE

Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. “Get tickets” and any date or time opens Ticketmaster’s site, with the full event details and prices.

Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave & 32nd Street, 10001 · Get directions

Plan your
night

  1. College Basketball at Madison Square Garden (support)
  2. Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Basketball (support)
  3. University of Houston Cougars Men's Basketball (support)
  4. Georgia Bulldogs Men's Basketball (support)
  5. Duke Blue Devils Men's Basketball (support)
  6. Jimmy V Classic starts

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What to expect

Jimmy V Classic is a basketball game (College) at Madison Square Garden, 0.5 mi from the center of New York. It is a good pick for an afternoon or evening in the stands. If you want to make a night of it, 55 other events are on in New York the same day.

About the event

From the organizer, as published on Ticketmaster.

The Jimmy V Classic returns to The Garden on December 8th, featuring a doubleheader between Alabama vs. Houston and Georgia vs.

Duke.

About Madison Square Garden

The Infosys Theater at Madison Square Garden is a theater located within New York City's iconic Madison Square Garden complex in Manhattan. With seating capacity between 2,000 and 5,600 people, the venue hosts concerts, shows, sports, meetings, and other events. Situated beneath the main arena, it provides an intimate setting for performances compared to MSG's larger events upstairs.

Facts from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Tickets and add-ons

Prices shown at checkout include all fees.

Good to know

Notes from the organizer and the venue, as published on Ticketmaster. Togoist does not sell tickets; purchases, refunds and exchanges are handled by Ticketmaster.

  • “PLEASE NOTE: Pricing is all-in and includes fees (before taxes if applicable). ARRIVE EARLY: All packages, including briefcases and pocketbooks, will be inspected prior to entry.”
  • “ARRIVE EARLY: Please arrive at least one-hour prior to event time. All patrons will go through a screening process upon entry with all packages, including briefcases and pocketbooks, being inspected prior to entry. Additionally, metal detectors may be utilized for some events. Bags that have passed inspection must fit comfortably under your seat.Please be mindful of traffic conditions, as Midtown Manhattan can be quite congested, especially during the holidays, parades, or special events. No smoking or electronic cigarettes permitted anywhere in the building No reentry. No recording devices No outside…”
  • “Prepaid advance parking is available for select events through Ticketmaster or via a link on Madison Square Garden does not own or operate any parking facility.”
  • “For most events, all children who have reached their second birthday require a ticket to gain admittance to Madison Square Garden. Any child who has yet to reach their second birthday does not require a ticket, however, they may not occupy their own seat. Please note, that for certain children's events (such as the Wiggles and Sesame Street Live!), all children who have reached their first birthday require a ticket. Please check the event profile for your specific event for more information prior to your purchase of tickets.”

Quick answers

When is Jimmy V Classic?

Tuesday 8 December 2026, starting at 18:30.

Where is Jimmy V Classic?

Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave & 32nd Street, 10001 New York.

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