CBS Sports Classic

The CBS Sports Classic is an annual American men's college basketball event that began in 2014.

Four teams participate: Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio State, and UCLA. Each team has played one game each year (except for 2021 due to Covid cancellations), with the four teams completing a double-header.[1] Both games are annually broadcast on U.S. television on CBS, the Classic's namesake.

On July 21, 2022, the CBS Sports Classic was renewed through 2026.[2] It is uncertain what will happen with UCLA & Ohio State, as UCLA is moving to the Big Ten at the end of the 2023-24 season, and neutral events generally avoid including multiple teams from one conference.

For the 2024-25 season, CBS Sports launched the CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase featuring North Carolina A&T, North Carolina Central, Hampton and Howard.[3]

  1. ^ "Powers agree to CBS Sports Classic". ESPN Internet Ventures, LLC. Associated Press. May 7, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2018.
  2. ^ "It's Official: Details finalized for OSU's CBS Sports Classic game vs. UNC".
  3. ^ Boone, Kyle (July 22, 2024). "North Carolina Central vs. North Carolina A&T, Howard vs. Hampton set for CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase". Retrieved August 23, 2024.