ESPN Events is set to debut a new multi‑year men’s college basketball showcase in Columbus, Ohio, this November, bringing together the Atlantic 10 and the American conferences for a series of neutral‑site contests at Nationwide Arena.
The inaugural slate will feature two marquee matchups on November 29: Memphis taking on Dayton and South Florida facing Saint Louis, giving fans a rare chance to see top talent from both leagues clash on the same floor.
A Strategic Partnership Expands
The collaboration builds on a longstanding relationship between ESPN and the two conferences, leveraging the network’s platform to amplify their brands nationally while offering participating schools valuable resume‑building victories early in the season.
Commissioners from the Atlantic 10 and the American have expressed enthusiasm for the showcase, noting that rotating host cities and team lineups will keep the event fresh and competitive in future editions.
Ticket sales are slated to open later this fall, with game times and ESPN’s broadcast designations to be announced in the coming weeks, ensuring that the showcase receives prominent placement across the network’s programming slate.