Florida men’s basketball will square off vs. TCU in the opening round of the Rady Children’s Invitational in San Diego on Thursday, Nov. 27, Sports San Diego has announced. The Thanksgiving Day game will air on FS1 at 3 p.m. Eastern, followed by Providence-Wisconsin.
 
The event will continue on Friday, Nov. 28, with a third-place game followed by the championship game. Both Friday games will air on FOX, with game times yet to be determined.
 
Florida is 2-1 all-time vs. TCU, most recently dropping a road meeting in the Jan. 2019 SEC/Big 12 Challenge. UF holds a 5-0 record vs. Providence and 3-2 against Wisconsin.
 
The Gators will look to win their holiday tournament for the second straight season, claiming last season’s ESPN Events Invitational in Kissimmee with dominant wins vs. Wake Forest and Wichita State.
 
Florida tips off its 2025-26 campaign on Monday, Nov. 3, meeting Arizona in Las Vegas as part of the Hall of Fame Series.
 
2025-26 Men’s Basketball Season Tickets
Following a 15–1 home record, nine sellout crowds, and the highest attendance since the 2016–2017 season, the defending National Champions are set for another exciting year in the O’Dome. Season ticket packages for the 2025–2026 campaign are on sale now and selling quickly. Be sure to secure your seats while supplies last!
 
Mini-Plans Coming Soon
The Gators’ SEC Saturday slate includes Tennessee (Jan. 10), Auburn (Jan. 24), Alabama (Jan. 31), Kentucky (Feb. 14) and Arkansas (Feb. 28) in 2026, and you can secure your seat for all five Saturday home games before single-game tickets go on sale. Complete the form at the link below to be notified when the SEC Saturday Pack goes on sale.
 
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