COLLEGE PARK, MD – The Maryland women's basketball team will play in the Women's Champions Classic (WCC), a premier, annual early-season women's college basketball showcase, on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, N.Y.
 
The Terrapins will take on Connecticut and Michigan will face off against Iowa State. Both games will tip off in primetime on FOX (start time subject to change).
 
Single admission tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 13 at 10 a.m. EST on Ticketmaster. A presale for American Express Cardholders will go live today at 10 a.m. EST.
 
"We are honored for the opportunity to play in the Women's Champions Classic," head coach Brenda Frese said. "This is one of the many reasons why our players come to Maryland  - to play on the biggest stage. We have a great fanbase in the New York area and we can't wait to play in front of them as well."
 
The Women's Champions Classic is run by Horizon Sports & Experiences.
 
"The Women's Champions Classic began as a bold vision that has evolved into a powerful platform where elite competition, cultural relevance, and brand engagement converge," said David Levy, co-CEO and founder, Horizon Sports & Experiences. "As the signature event enters its third year, we're proud to celebrate UConn's return and welcome three new programs in Maryland, Iowa State and Michigan to Brooklyn in December for what has become one of the most visible and significant showcases demonstrating the growth of the women's college game and women's sports at large."
 
"The Women's Champions Classic is one of the premier early-season events in women's college basketball, and we're proud to showcase it on FOX in 2026," said Jordan Bazant, Executive Vice President, FOX Sports. "With premier programs like Michigan, Maryland, and Iowa State joining UConn, this year's Classic is set to deliver elite competition and the big-event atmosphere that FOX Sports is thrilled to spotlight."
 
Follow the Women's Champions Classic on the following platforms for more news and announcements ahead of the December 5^th event. 
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