🏀 2025 Rematch: Illinois Fighting Illini vs. UConn Huskies 


Madison Square Garden – Black Friday Showdown 🗽

 

Get ready for the ultimate rematch of the 2024 NCAA Elite Eight as two powerhouse programs reignite their rivalry on Friday, November 28, 2025 at Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City.

 

Join us for an unforgettable basketball experience — the Illinois Fighting Illini returns for a weekend clash with the UConn Huskies as both teams clash in what promises to be one of the most-anticipated games of the 2025–26 college basketball season.

 

📅 Date: Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 (Black Friday)
🕐 Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Game tips off around 12:30 PM (ET)
📍 Location: Pennsylvania 6

 

🍳 Pre-Game Brunch Buffet

  • Savory eggs and sausage

  • Crispy French toast

  • Golden home fries

  • Fresh house salad

🍹 Beverages:

  • 2 drink tickets to include domestic draft beer and bottles, mimosas & bellinis, and select seltzers

  • Additional game day drink specials for purchase 


🎤 Additional Perks:

  • Meet the Metro NYC Illini Board and sing along for Hail to the Orange!

  • Merchandise Offerings & Raffle

🎉 Post-Game Celebration – Pennsylvania 6!
Keep the energy going after the final buzzer with game day specials running all afternoon. 

  

Don’t miss this epic college basketball showdown in one of the sport’s most historic arenas!

 

🏀 Tickets: $50, get your ticket here! $25 for those 18 and under.