HOLIDAY HOOPSGIVING
ATLANTA, Ga. (August 26, 2025) --- Following its historic run to the 2025 NIT Championship last season, the high-level national exposure will continue for the Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team in 2025-26 as the program will participate in the elite Holiday Hoopsgiving event and face SEC-power Auburn inside State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga., on December 13.
One of the premier neutral-site events in college basketball, the sixth annual Holiday Hoopsgiving event will be televised LIVE on ESPN Networks (TBD) as official game times and specific networks will be announced in the coming weeks. This year's field includes
Chattanooga (SoCon), Auburn (SEC), Cincinnati (Big 12) and Georgia (SEC).
2025 Holiday Hoopsgiving – State Farm Arena; Atlanta, Ga.
Saturday, December 13
Georgia vs. Cincinnati – TBD Time/ESPN Network
Auburn vs.
Chattanooga – TBD Time/ESPN Network
2024-25 Finishes
- Chattanooga: 29-9; NIT Champions
- Auburn: 32-6; NCAA Final Four; No. 4 Final Ranking
- Georgia: 20-13; NCAA First Round
- Cincinnati: 19-16; Big 12 Tournament Quarters
About Holiday Hoopsgiving
Holiday Hoopsgiving is an annual college basketball event that brings together some of the top programs in the country for a series of exciting matchups in Atlanta. Established in 2020, the event has quickly become a staple of the college basketball season, known for its competitive games and high-profile teams.
Hoopsgiving Ticket Sales
Public on-sale tickets will go live on
October 13 at 10 a.m. ET. More details will be made available in the coming weeks with complete information located at HolidayHoopsgiving.com.
Play for Orange
This year's Hoopsgiving event will benefit
Play for Orange, a non-profit initiative dedicated to raising awareness and funding in the fight against childhood leukemia. Through basketball, we provide a platform for players, schools, and communities to come together for a cause bigger than the game. Our mission is to provide resources, care, and experiences and each year, we make generous donations to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, supplying essential items and brightening the lives of children and families. Through fundraising, events, and community support,
Play for Orange spreads hope, strengthens families, and empowers children to face their fight with courage.
2025-26 Chattanooga Schedule
The full 2025-26 slate for Chattanooga men's basketball will be announced in the coming weeks as non-conference games become finalized. The Southern Conference schedule has been released and can be found on the schedule page at GoMocs.com.
Season Tickets on Sale Now
Season tickets for the 2025-26 Chattanooga men's basketball campaign are
ON SALE NOW & can be purchased by clicking
HERE or by calling/visiting the McKenzie Arena Box Office during business hours of
Monday-Friday from
10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET. Phone: (423) 266-6627.
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