Holiday Hoopsgiving

Georgia vs. Cincinnati | Auburn vs. Chattanooga

Dec 13, 2025

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Date
Dec 13, 2025
Event Starts
TBA
On Sale
Oct 13 at 10:00 AM

Dec 13 Saturday TBA On Sale Soon

Event Details

2025 Holiday Hoopsgiving Men’s College Basketball Event Set for Saturday, December 13th in Atlanta at State Farm Arena Doubleheader Features Georgia vs. Cincinnati and Auburn vs. Chattanooga

ATLANTA, GA – August 19, 2025 – Holiday Hoopsgiving returns for its 6th anniversary, bringing a high-energy doubleheader of men’s college basketball to Atlanta at the award-winning State Farm Arena on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Since 2020, this neutral-site showcase has become a season highlight, blending competitive matchups with community impact through Play for Orange.

Matchups – 2025 College Edition
Georgia vs. Cincinnati – The Bulldogs once again bring SEC power and fan passion to Atlanta. They’ll face the Bearcats, led by Head Coach Wes Miller, who posted a 19–16 overall record in 2024–25, going 7–13 in the Big 12. Cincinnati showed postseason grit, reaching the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals and logging solid wins in the NIT.

Auburn vs. Chattanooga – Bruce Pearl’s Auburn returns to Holiday Hoopsgiving with a dynamic, SEC-ready roster. They’ll face the Chattanooga Mocs, who capped their season with a historic 29–9 record while winning the SoCon regular-season title (15–3). The Mocs then swept through the NIT bracket—beating Middle Tennessee, Dayton, Bradley, and Loyola—before clinching the first-ever NIT championship in program and Southern Conference history with an overtime win over UC Irvine.

Holiday Hoopsgiving & Play for Orange
“This year is extra special — our 6th anniversary — and this year’s field delivers high-stakes matchups with real postseason pedigree,” said Christopher Williams, Event Director & Founder. Holiday Hoopsgiving is more than basketball. Operating under the Play for Orange non-profit, the event raises awareness and support for children fighting leukemia at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA). Just last year, Auburn and Coach Bruce Pearl visited the new Arthur M. Blank CHOA facility, bringing joy and inspiration to families. We look forward to continuing that tradition of impact again this year.

Tickets & Presales
School presale: Each institution receives a unique passcode for fans and boosters to access tickets before the public on-sale.
Public on-sale: Details to follow soon via HolidayHoopsgiving.com, where fans can also find game times, ticket links, and updates.

Holiday Hoopsgiving 2025 will be broadcast on ESPN networks, with national coverage across digital and social platforms.

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Parking: Buy Now & Save!

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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

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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

Bag Size Requirement:

14" x 14" x 6" or smaller
All bags are subject to screening
State Farm Arena does not enforce a clear bag policy

Approved Bags:

Single-compartment drawstring bags, purses, or fashion backpacks that are smaller than 14" x 14" x 6".
Medical bags and diaper bags accompanying a child are exempt from the size requirement policy but are subject to search. Parents may bring in plastic bottles of formula or milk inside the arena.
Approved media members may bring backpacks, provided that they undergo screening at the Media Entrance.
Strollers are welcome inside the arena, but must be checked inside Gate 1 at the Guest Service Center (view arena map).

Prohibited Bags:

All bags larger than 14" x 14" x 6". This includes briefcases, purses, and luggage.
Backpacks and hard-sided bags of any size. Approved media members may bring backpacks, provided that they undergo screening at the Media Entrance.

Bag Valet:

For a fee, guests with non-complying bags can check their bag or item at the Bag Valet tent by Gate 2, located off of Centennial Olympic Park Dr.
Bag valet is available two hours prior to the event start time through one hour after the conclusion of the event. Items must be retrieved the same day.

Lost Bag:

If you have an inquiry regarding an unclaimed item, please fill out this form to claim your item.

NOTE: Bag policies are subject to change based on event. Please check the event's page here to see your event's specific bag policy.

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.