Colorado Buffaloes Return for 2026 Acrisure Series
The University of Colorado’s men’s basketball team will compete in the 2026 Acrisure Series, a preseason tournament that brings together top programs for a series of exhibition games.
The event is scheduled for the week of November 21‑26 at the Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, California, a desert‑side venue that has become a focal point for early‑season college basketball.
This will be the fourth edition of the tournament, underscoring its growing importance in the college basketball calendar and reflecting a broader trend of neutral‑site showcases that give teams a chance to fine‑tune their rosters before the regular season.
The Buffaloes are no strangers to the competition; they captured the 2025 Acrisure Holiday Classic with wins over San Francisco and Washington, a triumph that added momentum to their campaign last season.
While the specific opponents, game times and ticket information have not yet been disclosed, university officials have promised that those details will be made available in the near future, allowing fans to secure their seats for what is expected to be a high‑energy weekend of basketball.
Looking Ahead
As the countdown to November continues, the team’s coaching staff remains focused on using the series as a laboratory for experimentation, testing new lineups and defensive schemes that could prove decisive once conference play begins.
For the university and its supporters, the Acrisure Series represents more than just a warm‑up; it is an opportunity to showcase the program on a national stage and to build excitement ahead of what promises to be a competitive season.