2026 Charleston Classic

About this event

Event Details ESPN Events has officially announced the six teams participating in the 2026 Shriners Children's Charleston Classic, set to return for its 18 th year at TD Arena in Charleston, S.C. This year's event will be held on November 20 and 22 and consist of three standalone games on each day, with each team playing one game on November 20 and one game on November 22. The six participating teams are Dayton, Minnesota, Northwestern, Oklahoma State, Utah, and Virginia Tech. Matchups, tip-off times, and ESPN network designations for all games will be announced. The family-friendly event provides participating teams with a week of competition, practice, and unique experiences throughout historic Charleston. The Charleston Classic website offers information on things to do in the historic city, tickets, and additional event details. Tickets will go on sale after the matchups and game times are announced later this summer.