WASHINGTON – Tipoff times and day one matchups for the fourth annual Rady Children's Invitational were announced by Sports San Diego with Georgetown University's men's basketball team facing Texas in its first matchup, scheduled for Thursday, November 26 at 2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT on FS1.
The 2026 field includes the UCLA Bruins (Big Ten), Georgetown Hoyas (Big East), Texas Longhorns (SEC), and Saint Mary's Gaels (WCC). The teams will compete in the two-day college basketball tournament tipping off Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 26. Each day features two games, with the championship and third-place games taking place on November 27. All games will be held at the Jenny Craig Pavilion on the campus of the University of San Diego.
Games will be televised on FOX or FS1. The event is produced by Sports San Diego and sponsored by Rady Children's Health.
Schedule
Thursday, November 26
2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT on FS1: Georgetown vs. Texas
5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on FS1: Saint Mary's vs. UCLA
Friday, November 27
2:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 a.m. PT on FOX: Third Place Game
5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT on FOX: Championship Game
Tickets
Tickets are available for public purchase at www.RadyChildrensInvitational.com. Two-day pass prices range from $95-$200, with each day featuring two games. For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to Rady Children's Hospital San Diego.
About the 2026 Rady Children's Invitational Teams:
UCLA
The Bruins have set several NCAA records including 11 NCAA titles, seven consecutive NCAA titles (1967-73), 13 NCAA title game appearances, advanced to 19 Final Four appearances, and 25 Final Four victories. UCLA also had an 88-game regular season winning streak.
Georgetown
The Hoyas won the national championship in 1984 and made the Final Four on five occasions. They have won the BIG EAST Conference tournament a record eight times and also won or shared the BIG EAST regular season title ten times. They have appeared in the NCAA tournament 31 times.
Texas
The Longhorns have appeared in the NCAA Tournament 40 times, including each of the last six seasons. Texas has advanced to the Final Four three times in program history, the Elite Eight a total of eight times and the Sweet 16 a total of 15 times. The Longhorns have claimed 24 conference regular-season championships and four conference postseason titles and posted over 1,900 all-time victories.
Saint Mary's
The Gaels, from the West Coast Conference, have won 16 conference championships including being a single digit seed in each of the last five Big Dances. In addition, they have competed in 15 NCAA tournaments and will enter the 2026-27 season defending their fourth consecutive WCC Regular Season title.
About Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, now part of Rady Children's Health (RCH), the largest pediatric healthcare system in the West, brings together the nationally recognized expertise of Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, both leaders in delivering safe, high-quality, compassionate care. With three hospitals, a growing network of primary and specialty care centers across six counties, and two of the region's Level 1 pediatric trauma centers, RCH is advancing the health and well-being of children in Southern California through pioneering research, innovative treatments, and family-centered care.
About USD Athletics
Strengthened by the Catholic intellectual tradition, USD Athletics is dedicated to the holistic development of student-athletes, fostering excellence both in competition and in the classroom. With a commitment to leadership, integrity, and service, USD Athletics provides opportunities for student-athletes to thrive on and off the field, while contributing to the university's mission of confronting humanity's challenges through peace and justice. USD sponsors 18 NCAA Division I athletic programs, competing in the West Coast Conference, the Pioneer Football League, and the Big West Conference, and is known for cultivating both athletic success and academic achievement.
About Jenny Craig Pavilion
The Jenny Craig Pavilion (JCP) is the premier arena for the University of San Diego Athletics, serving as the home of the Toreros' volleyball and men's and women's basketball programs. Since debuting in 2000, the 5,100-seat arena has hosted West Coast Conference championships, NCAA post-season play, high-profile matchups, commencements, and numerous community events.
In 2024, the JCP underwent multi-million-dollar upgrades to enhance the student-athlete and fan experience. Improvements included state-of-the-art LED lighting, a new sound system, a four-sided center-hung videoboard, and two end-wall ribbon boards. These enhancements reinforce USD's commitment to providing a top-tier collegiate athletics environment while maintaining the JCP's reputation as one of the best mid-sized venues on the West Coast.
About Sports San Diego
Sports San Diego's mission is to ignite tourism and fuel economic growth by 1) bringing world-class sporting events to San Diego; 2) producing extraordinary experiences for fans, athletes, and the community; and 3) unifying and elevating all sports across the city to foster a vibrant, inclusive sports culture, enhancing San Diego's reputation and opportunities.
