20260307 MBB @ BAMA SL 0030 e1787759676331 Alabama, Auburn men's basketball to play fall exhibition in Birmingham — Auburn’s Filip Jović (38) and Alabama’s London Jemison (6) at Coleman Coliseum. (Steven Leonard / Auburn Tigers)

In a rare edition of the Iron Bowl of Basketball, Alabama and Auburn are set to square off in a public exhibition game at Legacy Arena at BJCC.

The Birmingham venue will host the two rivals in a rare preseason matchup that will not count toward either team’s regular season record.

Keep reading to learn more about the game + the history of the rivalry.

Save the date: October 22

Here’s what we know so far:

What: The Feud Presented by Shipt Same Day Delivery
Who: Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn Tigers
When: Thursday, Oct. 22 | Tip-off time TBA
Where: Legacy Arena at BJCC | 1898 9th Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203

Ticket information is expected to be released soon.

Iron Bowl of Basketball history

647920974 1346108500889725 4180491242727068569 n Alabama, Auburn men's basketball to play fall exhibition in Birmingham — Alabama won both matchups in 2026. (University of Alabama Athletics)

The Crimson Tide swept the season series last year + leads the all-time rivalry 105-69 but it has been much closer in recent years.

Over the last 10 years, the regular season meetings have been split evenly with Alabama holding the overall edge thanks to a win over the Tigers at the SEC Tournament in 2018.

That meeting was also the last time the two teams faced each other outside of one of the school’s home arenas.

The last time the rivalry was played in Birmingham was March 9, 1985 when Auburn won 53-49 in overtime in the SEC Tournament Championship Game.

Ballin’ in Boutwell

The Alabama-Auburn game at Legacy Arena will come the week after the preseason event at Boutwell Auditorium which will include several in-state teams.

The full schedule includes: