Final: Florida at Kentucky on Sat Mar 7, 2026
From Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky.
Live and upcoming for Kentucky
Kentucky at Louisville
NCAAMThe No. 9 Wildcats (2-0) face the No. 12 Cardinals (2-0) in a marquee matchup. Kentucky leads the all-time rivalry series 40-17 after winning the past three meetings. Louisville averaged 105 points on offense across its first two games this season.
Live and upcoming for Florida
Florida State at Florida
NCAAMFlorida State faces No. 10 Florida in the Sunshine Showdown. The Gators lead the rivalry series 47-28, winning the past four meetings overall and two straight played in Gainesville, Fla. Lajae Jones (FSU) is averaging 19 points per game this season.
Miami vs Florida
NCAAMThe No. 10 Gators (2-1) face the Hurricanes (3-0) in the Jacksonville Hoops Showdown. This is the first meeting between the Sunshine State schools since the 2019 Charleston Classic. Miami native Malik Reneau leads the Canes with 21.3 points per game.
Florida at Duke
NCAAMThe Blue Devils (8-0) host the defending champion Gators (5-2) in an elite SEC/ACC Challenge match. Duke is 2-0 against the SEC this season, boasting wins over Texas and Arkansas on neutral courts. Florida has won six straight against ACC foes.
Florida at Missouri
NCAAMThe Tigers host the No. 22 Gators in the SEC opener for both teams. Missouri (10-3) looks to build on its home-court advantage at Mizzou Arena, while Florida (9-4) relies on junior Alex Condon as they search for a crucial road win to start 2026.
Alabama at Florida
NCAAMThe No. 17 Alabama Crimson Tide face off against the No. 16 Florida Gators at Stephen C. O'Connell Center. This is a high-stakes SEC battle in Gainesville, featuring the defending national champion Gators against a high-powered Crimson Tide offense.
Florida at Texas A&M
NCAAMNo. 17 Florida Gators visit Texas A&M Aggies at Reed Arena. Thomas Haugh leads the Florida offense against Rashaun Agee and the Texas A&M defense. Florida brings its elite rebounding unit to face the SEC-leading Aggies in a battle for first place.