Champions Classic Renewed Through 2028-29 Basketball Season

Kentucky, Kansas, Duke, Michigan State to Meet Annually

The Champions Classic will continue to feature some of the most iconic programs in college basketball for the next six seasons.

The event, which features Kentucky, Kansas, Duke and Michigan State, will remain in Indianapolis through the 2028-29 season, ESPN Events announced Tuesday.

The Champions Classic has been held in Indianapolis since its inception in 2011 and has featured some of the most memorable games in recent college basketball history.

About the Champions Classic

The Champions Classic is a college basketball event that features four of the most successful programs in the country: Kentucky, Kansas, Duke and Michigan State.

The event was created in 2011 and has been held in Indianapolis every year since.

The Champions Classic is one of the most popular events in college basketball and tickets are always in high demand.

History of the Champions Classic

The Champions Classic was created in 2011 as a way to showcase some of the best teams in college basketball.

The event has been a huge success and has featured some of the most memorable games in recent college basketball history.

In 2011, Kentucky defeated Kansas in the inaugural Champions Classic game. In 2012, Duke defeated Kansas in the championship game. In 2013, Michigan State defeated Kentucky in the championship game. In 2014, Duke defeated Kentucky in the championship game. In 2015, Kansas defeated Duke in the championship game. In 2016, Kentucky defeated Kansas in the championship game. In 2017, Duke defeated Michigan State in the championship game. In 2018, Kansas defeated Duke in the championship game. In 2019, Duke defeated Kentucky in the championship game. In 2020, the Champions Classic was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Kentucky defeated Duke in the championship game.

Impact of the Champions Classic

The Champions Classic has had a major impact on college basketball.

The event has helped to raise the profile of the sport and has attracted new fans.

The Champions Classic has also helped to generate revenue for the participating schools.