Kentucky and UNC set for an iconic Christmas-time showdown
The Kentucky Wildcats will face the North Carolina Tar Heels in a highly anticipated basketball game on December 19, 2026. This matchup will take place at Madison Square Garden as part of the CBS Sports Classic. Both teams have a competitive history, with Kentucky leading their overall series 12-10.
- ▪The game is scheduled to tip off at 2:30 p.m. ET.
- ▪Ohio State and Kansas will also participate in the CBS Sports Classic.
- ▪Kentucky and UNC have played 22 times, with Kentucky winning 12 of those matchups.
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