Tennessee basketball to play in Las Vegas during 2026-27 season
Tennessee’s men’s basketball team will compete in the Players Era Men’s Championships in Las Vegas during the 2026-27 season, playing in the 16-team bracket at T-Mobile Arena and Michelob ULTRA Arena. The Vols will open tournament play on November 24 against Maryland, with all games televised by ESPN under a multi-year agreement.
Tennessee’s men’s basketball program will participate in the Players Era Men’s Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada, for the 2026-27 season. The event features two tournament brackets—one with eight teams and another with 16—with Tennessee competing in the larger bracket spanning November 24-28 at T-Mobile Arena and Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. The 16-team bracket is divided into two eight-team sections, culminating in a championship game on November 28 at Michelob ULTRA Arena. A total of 37 games across both tournaments will be broadcast by ESPN as part of a multi-year deal with Players Era. Tennessee will open its tournament run on November 24 against Maryland, with the winner advancing to face the victor of the San Diego State vs. Iowa State matchup in the No. 1 bracket semifinals on November 26. The Vols hold a 3-2 all-time series advantage over Maryland in their five prior meetings. Game times, exact venues, and broadcast details will be announced at a later date. The event is part of a broader effort to expand college basketball’s reach through high-profile tournament settings.
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