Boston College Athletics
Fields Revealed for Men's Basketball 2026 ESPN Events Invitational at Walt Disney World Resort
August 06, 2026 | Men's Basketball
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. – ESPN revealed the fields for the 2026 ESPN Events Invitational, featuring Boston College and nine other teams across two fields taking place at Walt Disney World Resort.
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The Eagles' group, known as The MAGIC GROUP, features Boston College, UCF, Cincinnati and Georgia. Boston College will play game one on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, with game two to be played on Friday, Nov. 27. Matchups and other game information will be announced at a later date.
All games will once again be played at State Farm Field House, at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Fla. State Farm Field House is a multi-purpose venue that has been the site of world-class basketball competitions including NBA playoff games and elite youth tournaments.
The multi-team event will take place during Thanksgiving week, Monday, Nov. 23 through Friday, Nov. 27. The 10-team field, divided between the Adventure Group and the Magic Group, includes 2026 NCAA Tournament participants Akron, UCF, Georgia and Wright State. Yale earned a berth in the NIT. The 2026 event also marks the 20th year Walt Disney World Resort has hosted ESPN's annual Thanksgiving week college basketball invitational at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
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Fans can sign up for first access to pre-sale tickets at the ESPN Events Invitational web site. Tickets will go on sale later this summer.
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The Eagles' group, known as The MAGIC GROUP, features Boston College, UCF, Cincinnati and Georgia. Boston College will play game one on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 26, with game two to be played on Friday, Nov. 27. Matchups and other game information will be announced at a later date.
All games will once again be played at State Farm Field House, at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee, Fla. State Farm Field House is a multi-purpose venue that has been the site of world-class basketball competitions including NBA playoff games and elite youth tournaments.
The multi-team event will take place during Thanksgiving week, Monday, Nov. 23 through Friday, Nov. 27. The 10-team field, divided between the Adventure Group and the Magic Group, includes 2026 NCAA Tournament participants Akron, UCF, Georgia and Wright State. Yale earned a berth in the NIT. The 2026 event also marks the 20th year Walt Disney World Resort has hosted ESPN's annual Thanksgiving week college basketball invitational at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
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Fans can sign up for first access to pre-sale tickets at the ESPN Events Invitational web site. Tickets will go on sale later this summer.
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