Game day at Madison Square Garden in New York: Jimmy V Classic
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at Madison Square Garden, New York
About this event
Mark Tuesday, December 8, 2026 in your diary: Jimmy V Classic, at Madison Square Garden, New York. Teams: Jimmy V Classic, College Basketball at Madison Square Garden, Alabama Crimson Tide Men's Basketball and University of Houston Cougars Men's Basketball.
The Jimmy V Classic returns to The Garden on December 8th, featuring a doubleheader between Alabama vs. Houston and Georgia vs. Duke.
About Jimmy V Classic
The Jimmy V Classic is an annual basketball game organized by ESPN Events to raise money for the V Foundation and awareness for cancer research. It is named after Jim Valvano and features clips from his speech at the 1993 ESPY Awards.
Event details
- Date
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026
- Time
- 6:30 PM local time
- Venue
- Madison Square Garden
- Address
- 7th Ave & 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001, United States
- Price
- Price not announced yet
- Category
- Sports · Basketball
Venue & getting there
7th Ave & 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001
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How to get to Madison Square Garden
- Long Island Rail RoadTrain80 m
1 min walk - New York station trainTrain120 m
1 min walk - 33rd Street stationTrain290 m
4 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 130 m away.
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Your visit to Madison Square Garden
- Date
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026
- Starts
- 6:30 PM
- Getting there
- Long Island Rail Road (train), 80 m – about 1 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 130 m away
- Staying nearby
- 10 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Hotel Pennsylvania (10 m)
Also at Madison Square Garden that week
- New York Rangers vs. Colorado Avalanche
- NY Rangers vs Colorado Avalanche Premium Seating
- New York Rangers vs. New Jersey Devils
- Potential NBA Cup/Regular Season: New York Knicks v TBD
- Z100's Jingle Ball Presented by Capital One
- New York Knicks vs. Miami Heat
- New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers
- New York Knicks vs. Atlanta Hawks
Good to know
When is “Jimmy V Classic”?
Jimmy V Classic takes place on Tuesday, December 8, 2026 at 6:30 PM local time.
Where is “Jimmy V Classic” held?
Venue: Madison Square Garden, 7th Ave & 32nd Street, New York, NY 10001, United States.
How much are tickets for “Jimmy V Classic”?
Prices have not been published yet. Follow the ticket link for the latest information from the official seller.
Where can I buy tickets for “Jimmy V Classic”?
Tickets are sold by Ticketmaster. The ticket button on this page takes you straight to the official listing, with live availability and the final price.
How do I get to Madison Square Garden by public transport?
The closest stop is Long Island Rail Road (train), 80 m from Madison Square Garden – roughly 1 minute on foot.
Can I park near Madison Square Garden?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 130 m away.
