CBS Sports Classic
UCLA vs Ohio State | North Carolina vs Kentucky
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DateDec 16, 2023
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Event Starts3:00 PM
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Doors Open2:00 PM
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On SaleOn Sale Now
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Parking
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Chase Preferred SeatingAvailable While Supplies Last
Event Details
10TH ANNUAL CBS SPORTS CLASSIC TO BE HELD AT ATLANTA’S STATE FARM ARENA
Ohio State faces UCLA and North Carolina takes on Kentucky in nationally televised doubleheader on CBS on Dec. 16
The 10th annual CBS Sports Classic will be contested at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on Saturday, Dec. 16, featuring a high-profile doubleheader with Ohio State facing UCLA at 3 p.m. E.T., followed by North Carolina squaring off against Kentucky. The premier event will be broadcast on The CBS Television Network and available to stream live on Paramount+.
This set of matchups was last featured in 2020, when Ohio State defeated UCLA, 77-70 and North Carolina took down Kentucky, 75-63.
This year, fans will have the opportunity to purchase official fan travel packages for the CBS Sports Classic, which will include game tickets, hotel accommodations in downtown Atlanta and in-arena hospitality at State Farm Arena. Fan travel packages are set to go on sale on August 16, allowing fans exclusive early access to secure their seats for the event ahead of the launch of public ticket sales later in the month. Tickets for the general public will go on sale on August 24.
Fans interested in attending the event can register to receive direct email alerts regarding ticket news and other event at www.cbssportsclassic.com/tickets. Fans who register for these ticket alerts will be eligible for an exclusive presale on August 23.
State Farm Arena will be the seventh different venue to play host to the CBS Sports Classic. Throughout the nine-year history of the CBS Sports Classic, the United Center in Chicago (2014, 2018), Barclays Center in Brooklyn (2015), T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas (2016, 2019, 2021), Smoothie King Center in New Orleans (2017), Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland (2020) and Madison Square Garden in New York City (2022) have hosted the event.
The CBS Sports Classic annually brings together four of the nation’s most successful college basketball programs. The quartet owns a combined 26 national championships, with UCLA (11), Kentucky (8) and North Carolina (6) ranking first, second and third, respectively, in NCAA history. Additionally, all four programs rank in the top six in all time Final Four berths, compiling 66 total appearances between them (North Carolina, 21; UCLA, 18; Kentucky, 17; Ohio State, 10). They are among college basketball’s all-time winningest programs, combining for more than 8,400 victories, while Kentucky (949), North Carolina (936) and UCLA (737), are ranked first, second and fifth, respectively, in all time AP Top-25 appearances, while all four programs rank in the top eight in all time AP Top-Five appearances (Kentucky, first; North Carolina, second; UCLA, fifth; Ohio State, eighth).
North Carolina is 6-3 in the CBS Sports Classic, Ohio State is 4-4, Kentucky is 4-5 and UCLA is 3-5.
For additional information on the event, please visit www.cbssportsclassic.com.
Chase Preferred Seating
Access Chase Preferred Seating at State Farm Arena exclusively available for
Chase cardholders via Ticketmaster.com.
Valid on Chase Preferred Seating on Ticketmaster.com only. A valid Chase debit or credit card is required for purchase. Click Buy Tickets to see full terms. Deposit & credit card products are provided by JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.
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Parking: Buy Now & Save!
Enjoy all these awesome benefits when you plan ahead and purchase your parking in advance through ParkMobile.
State Farm Arena offers multiple parking options tailored to your needs:
- STATE FARM DRIVE: The best parking, just steps from the entrance
- DIAMOND DECK: VIP parking with exclusive Player/Artist entrance
- SAPPHIRE DECK: Prime location across the street
- RUBY LOT: Easy & convenient Arena access
Plan Your Visit
From how to get here, to finding your seat, to getting something to eat and drink, click here to plan your visit to State Farm Arena.
Bag Policy
≤ 14” x 14” x 6"
State Farm Arena has a strict bag policy in place to ensure safety for all attendees.
Please note that bags larger than 14" x 14" x 6", including briefcases, purses, luggage, and diaper bags, are not allowed in the arena. Additionally, backpacks and hard-sided bags of any kind are prohibited. However, you are welcome to bring in single-compartment drawstring bags and fashion backpacks or purses that are smaller than 14" x 14" x 6".
Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our venue secure.
Cashless Enviroment
State Farm Arena is a cashless environment. Card payment will be required at all ticket, food & beverage, and retail locations. No cash payments will be accepted.
Omni Hotel Guests
Staying at the Omni Hotel?
To access the Omni Hotel’s North and South towers, exit through Gate 7 and walk west on Andrew Young International Blvd NW towards Marietta St NW. The Omni Hotel will be on your left.