UCLA’s men’s basketball team is set to headline a holiday showdown in San Diego, bringing the excitement of Thanksgiving to the West Coast.
The Bruins will open their participation in the Rady Children’s Invitational against St. Mary’s College of California on November 26, with tipoff scheduled for 2 p.m. at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on the University of San Diego campus.
The tournament’s opening game will feature Texas taking on Georgetown at 11:30 a.m., also at the same venue, and both Thursday contests will be carried live on Fox Sports 1 and Fox, ensuring that viewers across the country can follow the action.
A Tournament With a Purpose
Beyond the basketball, the event carries a charitable mission: $5 from every ticket sold will be donated to Rady Children’s Hospital‑San Diego, a facility that U.S. News has crowned the top pediatric hospital in California.
The contribution adds a layer of community impact to the games, aligning the excitement of college hoops with a tangible effort to support children’s health.
Fans attending the two‑day event can expect to pay between $95 and $200 for a pass that grants access to all scheduled matchups, including the third‑place game at 11 a.m. the following day and the championship at 2 p.m. on Fox.
With the tournament’s profile rising and the involvement of major broadcasters, the Rady Children’s Invitational is shaping up to be a marquee fixture on the college basketball calendar, while also delivering meaningful support to a leading children’s hospital.