Kentucky vs. Duke Champions Classic start time and ticket info released

The biggest game of the unofficial, official opening of college basketball now knows when its tip time is. The Kentucky Wildcats vs. Duke Blue Devils game will be the second game of the doubleheader, tipping off at 9 p.m. in Atlanta at State Farm Arena.

Kansas vs. Michigan State kicks off the event with the (preferred) tip time of 6:30 p.m.

Interested in attending? You can join the pre-sale sign-up for tickets, which are slated to go on sale in late September.

Kentucky lost their last matchup in the Champions Classic to Duke in November of 2021, which was the season’s first game for both teams. In fact, Kentucky hasn’t won a Champions Classic matchup since Tyrese Maxey’s 26-point frenzy in 2019 against Michigan State.