Final: UCLA vs California on Wed Jun 24, 2026
From Chase Center in San Francisco.
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UCLA vs California
NCAAMFormer Pac-12 rivals clash in the Empire Classic at the Chase Center as No. 18 UCLA (5-1) faces California (5-1). The Bruins won 12 of the last 13 conference clashes against the Golden Bears before joining the Big Ten in 2024. Cal is now in the ACC.
On demand for California
Notre Dame at California
NCAAMCalifornia hosts Notre Dame at Haas Pavilion for an ACC matchup. The Golden Bears (12-1) have won nine straight games. Guard Markus Burton leads the Fighting Irish offense, averaging 18.5 points per game. This is the first time they meet in Berkeley.
UCLA vs California
NCAAMFormer Pac-12 rivals clash in the Empire Classic at the Chase Center as No. 18 UCLA (5-1) faces California (5-1). The Bruins won 12 of the last 13 conference clashes against the Golden Bears before joining the Big Ten in 2024. Cal is now in the ACC.
North Carolina at California
NCAAMThe No. 14 North Carolina Tar Heels go against the California Golden Bears at Haas Pavilion. California is led by Dai Dai Ames (17.8 PPG), who has proven he is a scoring machine. Caleb Wilson leads the Tar Heels in points (19.5 PPG) and rebounds.
Louisville at California
NCAAMNo. 16 Louisville and California open ACC play in Berkeley. The Bears are 12-1 and seek a 10th straight win, while the 10-2 Cardinals look to Ryan Conwell to lead the offense. Mikel Brown Jr. is expected to return to the floor for Louisville.