PALM DESERT, Calif. - The Acrisure Series released its full multi-team event schedule Monday morning, with San Jose State men’s basketball grouped with Tulsa, Loyola Chicago and Northern Iowa as a part of the Acrisure Holiday Invitational from November 25-26. All games will take place in Acrisure Arena in Palm Springs, Calif. With 20 Division I programs competing in the event, the Acrisure Series is the largest multi-team event in college basketball.
The Spartans will play its first game of the event against Tulsa on Nov. 25 at 10:30 a.m. The winner of SJSU vs. Tulsa will compete against the winner of Loyola Chicago vs. Northern Iowa on Nov. 26 at 1:30 p.m. The losers of both games will also face each other on Nov. 26 at 11 a.m.
The Spartans last faced Tulsa in 2005 and are 2-18 all time against the Golden Hurricane. SJSU has never played Northern Iowa and competed against Loyola Chicago for the first time in school history in the first round of last season’s NIT.
The Acrisure Series will receive extensive national television coverage, with both TNT and CBS involved in showcasing the tournament. All games on Friday will air on truTV, while CBS Sports Network will broadcast a total of 11 games, including the final two matchups on Tuesday, as well as full-day coverage on both Wednesday and Thursday. This broad exposure ensures fans across the country won’t miss a moment of the action from Acrisure Arena.
Ticket Information
Tickets go on sale Friday, July 25 at 10 a.m. PT and are available online at Ticketmaster.com, the official ticketing provider of Acrisure Arena. Tickets are also available at the Ticketmaster Box Office at Acrisure Arena. Admission includes access to all games on that date.
Travel Packages
In partnership with Sports & Entertainment Travel (SET), Total Sports Consulting is offering official fan travel packages for the 2025 Acrisure Series. As the exclusive travel partner of the event, SET will provide fans, alumni, and donors with a seamless and elevated experience throughout their stay in Palm Springs. These all-inclusive travel packages include: premium hotel accommodations, game tickets, ground transportation, exclusive fan events, souvenir merchandise, and personalized guest support. The partnership is built on a shared commitment to elevating the college basketball experience through curated, best-in-class service. Whether you’re traveling solo or with a group, SET ensures a smooth and memorable experience from planning through game day. For more information or to book your package, visit AcrisureSeriesTravel.com.
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