The 2025 Players Era Festival marks a significant expansion in its competitive landscape, featuring 18 men’s teams and four women’s teams. The men’s championship saw Michigan deliver a commanding performance, overpowering Gonzaga with a decisive score of 101-61 to secure the title.
During the event, all 18 men’s teams participated in a series of pre-scheduled matchups on November 24 and 25. The outcome of these games determined which teams advanced to the championship and third-place matchups to be held on November 26. Teams finishing with an unblemished 2-0 record earned immediate spots in the championship and third-place games, while teams with a 1-1 record were subsequently considered. Tiebreakers were applied based on point differential, points scored, and points allowed.
In tandem, the women’s tournament includes three competitors from the 2024 Women’s Final Four that will play in semifinal matchups on November 26. The championship and third-place games for the women’s teams are scheduled for Thanksgiving Day, November 27.
Players Era Festival: Viewing Information and Schedule
All game times are listed in Eastern Time (ET), and the events are taking place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and the Michelob ULTRA Arena in Las Vegas. Fans can watch all the games via HBO Max.
Men’s Tournament Schedule
- Thursday, November 27 – Championship Games
- Monday, November 24 – Initial Matchups
- Tuesday, November 25 – Completing Preliminary Games
Women’s Tournament Schedule
- Wednesday, November 26 – Semifinal Matchups
- Thursday, November 27 – Championship and Third Place Games
