Notre Dame and Villanova meet in a basketball doubleheader on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Palazzo dello Sport in Rome, Italy. U.S. viewers can watch the men’s game on FOX at 9:30 a.m. ET and the women’s game on FS1 at noon ET. Both matchups are part of the Eternal City Tip-Off. Here’s how to…
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Why Are Notre Dame and Villanova Playing in Rome? The 2026 Season Opener Explained
Notre Dame and Villanova are playing in Rome on November 1, 2026, for the Eternal City Tip-Off, a men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader celebrating the universities’ shared Catholic heritage. The event was inspired by the election of Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova alumnus, and opens the 2026–27 college basketball season. Villanova’s official announcement Why Is…
When Does College Basketball Start? 2026–27 Tip-Off Dates, Times and TV Channels
The 2026–27 college basketball season starts Sunday, November 1, 2026, with a Notre Dame–Villanova doubleheader in Rome. The men’s game tips off at 9:30 a.m. Eastern on FOX, followed by the women’s game at noon Eastern on FS1. The wider NCAA Division I schedule begins Monday, November 2. Here’s what fans need to know about…
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