RENO, Nev. - Total Sports Consulting, in partnership with Caesars Entertainment, announced today the inaugural Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic, a premier opening-week college basketball showcase taking place Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Tahoe Blue Event Center in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

Nevada will face Saint Mary's at 1:30 pm at Tahoe Blue Event Center.

Tickets for the 2026 Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic go on sale Wednesday, September 2, through Ticketmaster and The Avari Box Office at the Tahoe Blue Event Center. The event will feature two separate sessions, and fans can purchase tickets to either session or take advantage of a discounted two-session package providing access to all four games. Premium court side seating, suites, hospitality experiences and group ticket packages will also be available.

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Tahoe Blue Event Center | Lake Tahoe, Nevada

Session #1
Game 1 - 11 AM: Cal-W vs. San Francisco-W
Game 2 - 1:30 PM: Nevada vs. Saint Mary's

Session #2
Game 3 - 5:30 PM: Houston vs. California
Game 4 - 8 PM: USC vs. Wichita State