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Auburn vs. Houston: Major college basketball showdown coming to Birmingham this fall
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Birmingham has added another marquee basketball game this Fall.
The Auburn men’s basketball team will face the University of Houston Cougars in The Battleground 2k25 at Legacy Arena at the BJCC on Nov. 16 at Legacy Arena at the BJCC.
The game pits the defending 2025 SEC champion against the reigning Big 12 Conference champion. Both teams also made the Final Four, with Houston coming up short in the National Championship game.
“We look forward to playing Houston again this season in our backyard in Birmingham.. Last year’s matchup of two Final Four teams was one of the most exciting games of our season and we expect another great game in November.
We want Legacy Arena to be filled with orange and blue by the Auburn Family to create an environment that feels like we are inside Neville Arena.”
Bruce Pearl, Auburn head coach
The Tigers defeated the Cougars, 74-69, last season in Houston.
According to event organizers, beyond the game, the weekend will feature a full slate of community-centered events, including The Battleground 2k25 Press Conference and Fan Fest on Saturday, Nov. 15, in downtown Birmingham.
Birmingham is a “hotbed” for basketball
In addition to the Auburn-Houston matchup this November, The Magic City is hosting several major NBA and college games downtown this fall. They include:
- New Orleans Pelicans v. Houston Rockets at Legacy Arena at the BJCC – October 14
- Ballin in Boutwell featuring 4 in-state programs – October 13-16
- C.M. Newton Classic – Alabama v. Arizona – December 13
Tickets to The Battleground 2k25
Fans may sign up HERE to access the general pre-sale for tickets beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 19th, at 10:00AM Central.
Public on-sale is set for Wednesday, Aug. 20th. Tickets can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or at the Legacy Arena box office. For group tickets and special rates for youth organizations and sports teams, please send inquiry to Tickets@USportsEnt.com.
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