A Weekend of Competition and Charity
The UCLA men's basketball team is headed to San Diego for a high‑profile two‑day tournament that will showcase some of the nation's most storied programs, including Saint Mary's, Georgetown and Texas.
Games begin on November 26, with Georgetown facing Texas at 11:30 a.m. PT on FS1, followed by UCLA taking on Saint Mary's at 2 p.m. PT, also on FS1. The following day, the championship and third‑place contests will be streamed on FOX, starting at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT respectively.
All contests will be held inside the Jenny Craig Pavilion on the University of San Diego campus, a venue that has previously hosted UCLA’s matchups and continues to draw enthusiastic crowds.
Tickets are available through RadyChildrensInvitational.com, priced between $95 and $200, with $5 from each sale earmarked for Rady Children's Hospital‑San Diego to support its pediatric care programs.
UCLA’s recent history against the field adds extra intrigue: the Bruins hold a 3‑1 record over Georgetown, a 3‑3 split with Texas and an 11‑2 advantage over Saint Mary's, highlighted by a 72‑56 victory in the 2022 NCAA Tournament and a 65‑63 win over Texas in Houston two seasons ago.
Beyond the basketball, the event underscores a community partnership that blends competition with philanthropy, offering fans a chance to enjoy top‑level play while contributing to a children's hospital that serves families across the region.