College basketball doubleheader returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, Dec. 19.
INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Sports Corp, in conjunction with Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Russ Potts Productions, Inc., announced today the matchups for the fifth annual Indy Classic. Butler will take on Georgia Tech, while Purdue will face Colorado in a premier college basketball doubleheader at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, December 19.
The Indy Classic returns to downtown Indianapolis, bringing together four nationally recognized programs for one of the marquee non-conference events of the college basketball season. Ticket information, game times, and television details will be announced at a later date. Fans can sign up for Indiana Sports Corp's College Basketball Ticket Information emails to receive exclusive offers and updates on the 2026 Indy Classic.
"The Indy Classic has quickly become one of the nation's premier early-season college basketball showcases," said Indiana Sports Corp President Patrick Talty. "We're excited to welcome Butler, Georgia Tech, Purdue, and Colorado to Indianapolis and continue providing an outstanding experience for student-athletes, coaches, and fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse."
“Gainbridge Fieldhouse was built to host the best in basketball, and we’re proud to once again welcome this doubleheader while supporting the Indiana Sports Corp and their mission,” said Mel Raines, president & CEO of Pacers Sports & Entertainment. “The Indy Classic offers teams and fans a fun, action-packed day, creating memories and highlighting the energy that college basketball brings to downtown Indy.”
"The 2026 Indy Classic represents everything that's special about college basketball—elite competition, passionate fan bases, and a championship-caliber atmosphere," said Zach Franz, President of Russ Potts Productions, Inc. "Bringing these outstanding programs together at Gainbridge Fieldhouse continues our commitment to the nation's premier destination for college basketball. Alongside our valued partners at Indiana Sports Corp and Pacers Sports & Entertainment, we're excited to welcome fans from across the country for what promises to be another memorable chapter in the Indy Classic."
The fifth annual Indy Classic features two compelling non-conference matchups. Butler and Georgia Tech will meet for the first time in program history, while Purdue enters the event following an Elite Eight appearance during the 2025-26 season. Colorado returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the first time since advancing to the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, setting the stage for another memorable day of college basketball at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
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