The 2026 Greenbrier Tip‑Off tournament is set to take place late November at The Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, gathering six Division I programs for a compact, high‑stakes slate.
Liberty will open the event on November 20 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern, facing Rhode Island, before returning on November 22 to meet Richmond at the same time, concluding a weekend that also includes contests among UAB, Western Kentucky, George Washington and the host team.
For Liberty, the matchup with Rhode Island represents the first ever meeting between the two programs, while the reunion with Richmond marks the fifth encounter in a series that favors the opposition, which holds a 3‑1 edge dating back to the 2012‑13 season.
The tournament’s field features four teams that posted 18 or more wins last season, highlighted by Liberty’s 26 victories, the most of any participant, underscoring the competitive balance expected in the River Division schedule.
Historic Matchups on the Horizon
The upcoming schedule promises first‑time encounters and a return that could reshape early‑season narratives for the participating schools, adding extra intrigue to the weekend’s proceedings.
Beyond the games, The Greenbrier, a resort founded in 1778, offers a historic backdrop, blending luxury accommodations with a full slate of indoor and outdoor amenities, from golf to fine dining.
The event is being staged in partnership with Intersport, the Chicago‑based sports marketing agency that has helped bring major college basketball showcases to the resort in recent years.