- Schools Will Play Three Times in Four Years: 2024, 2025, and 2027 -
PHOENIX – Former conference rivals Arizona and UCLA men’s basketball teams are set to face each other three times in the next four years, starting with a highly anticipated matchup on December 14 at Footprint Center in Phoenix.
The historic basketball programs will also meet again in neutral-site contests in 2025 at the Hall of Fame Series Las Vegas (T-Mobile Arena) and again in 2027 in Los Angeles (TBD).
Tickets for the December 14 game in Phoenix will go on sale Wednesday, August 14, at 10:00 AM PT, at footprintcenter.com. Details surrounding game time, broadcast information, and credentials will be announced at a later date.
The Arizona-UCLA series expands on the collaboration between Position Sports, a Phoenix-based event and marketing agency, and the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Position Sports and the Hall of Fame entered into a 10-year partnership in 2023 that culminated in the creation of the Hall of Fame Series, a collection of multi-game, singular events that features several of the top college basketball teams in exciting non-conference matchups both domestically and abroad.
The Wildcats participated in the Hall of Fame Series Phoenix at the Footprint Center in December, upsetting the then-third-ranked University of Alabama 87-74.
For more Arizona vs. UCLA information and updates, please visit footprintcenter.com or follow @footprintcntr on Instagram and X.
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University of Arizona vs. UCLA Series History |
The Wildcats have won six of the last seven matchups but trail the Bruins in the overall series, 63-50.
Quotes from Head Coaches:
“We are happy to work alongside UCLA to keep this series on the schedule moving forward. For decades, Arizona-UCLA games have meant so much to our players, coaches, and fans across the country. Icons in the game of basketball have made this rivalry into one of the best in college basketball, and we look forward to adding the next chapters in the years to come.”
Tommy Lloyd | Arizona
“We look forward to facing Arizona next season in Phoenix. It’s a win-win situation for both UCLA and Arizona, as we want to preserve what has turned into a fantastic basketball rivalry out West. These are two schools with strong basketball traditions and passionate fan bases, and it’s important for us to find ways to continue playing each other. I have a lot of respect for Tommy Lloyd and the job that he’s done the past three seasons at Arizona. His teams are talented and well-coached. Adding Arizona to our schedule next season will help our team as we move into Big Ten Conference play.”
Mick Cronin | UCLA
About Position Sports
Position Sports, established in 2005, is a premium event production and brand marketing firm that specializes in event operations, activation development, media relations, and digital engagement. Over the years, Position Sports has worked with many of the world’s leading brands, including Nike, Jordan Brand, Red Bull, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, ESPN Events, USA Basketball, Upper Deck, MLB, and T-Mobile in nearly every major U.S. city and on a global scale. Position Sports provides clients with the expanded strategic direction needed to succeed in the sports marketing arena, also known as Positioning. To learn more, visit positionsports.com or follow @positionsports on Twitter and Instagram.
About Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame
Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the city where basketball was born, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving, and celebrating the game of basketball at every level – men and women, amateur and professional players, coaches, and contributors, both domestically and internationally. The Hall of Fame museum is home to more than 450 inductees and over 40,000 square feet of basketball history. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits, and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the game’s elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. For more information on the Basketball Hall of Fame organization, its museum, and events, visit hoophall.com, follow @hoophall, or call 1-877-4HOOPLA.