The inaugural Jacksonville Classic women's basketball tournament will take place from November 23 to 25 at Florida State College at Jacksonville, bringing together a nine‑team field of Division I programs for a compact, high‑profile showcase.
Arizona Wildcats open their season within the event, facing Vanderbilt on the opening night and later squaring off against George Washington, while also preparing for early‑season road tests against Stanford in Las Vegas and defending national champion UCLA in Los Angeles.
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Vanderbilt arrives after reaching the Sweet 16 of the 2026 NCAA Tournament, and George Washington adds a recent WNIT appearance to its résumé, underscoring the competitive depth of the field.
The tournament also features matchups against Middle Tennessee, Montana State, UAB, Oklahoma, and Oregon State, spreading the schedule across the week and giving each program a chance to fine‑tune strategies before conference play.
Ticket details and official passes will be announced in the coming weeks, but the event already promises a marquee start to the Arizona season and a chance for fans across the country to see top‑ranked talent in a single venue.