The 2026 Baha Mar Championship will take place in Nassau, Bahamas, and will feature the Wisconsin Badgers alongside Seton Hall, NC State and Murray State in a four‑team showcase that blends early‑season drama with international flair.
Wisconsin is scheduled to meet Seton Hall on Thursday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m. Central Time, with the game broadcast on the CBS Sports Network, giving fans across the United States a live look at the Badgers' first test on foreign soil.
Ticket access and event logistics
General admission and VIP packages are slated to go on sale on August 24, 2026, offering early‑bird pricing and premium experiences for those eager to attend the tournament in person.
The event is organized by Baha Mar Hoops, which annually curates a mix of NCAA Division I men's and women's programs and international competition, turning the Bahamas into a seasonal hub for college basketball.
A legacy of champions
Past winners such as Louisville, UCF, Miami, Tennessee and Purdue have used their November triumphs in the Baha Mar Championship as launchpads, with Tennessee and Purdue each following up with 30‑win seasons and Elite Eight appearances in the NCAA Tournament.
The tournament’s schedule spans November 19 and 20, featuring consolation games on the first day and the championship matchup on the second, creating a compact but high‑stakes narrative that can set the tone for an entire campaign.
Beyond the Bahamas, the Baha Mar summer league in August adds another layer of competition, pairing NCAA teams with overseas clubs and further enriching the early‑season landscape for programs like Wisconsin.