Acrisure Series (college basketball)

Acrisure Series (college basketball) turns Thanksgiving week in Palm Desert into a six-day college basketball showcase, with visiting programs and their traveling fans filling Acrisure Arena. Multiple games run across the window, including a Duke matchup on opening day, giving hoops followers a reason to make several days of the desert part of the season.

Why go

• More than one game: The six-day showcase offers multiple chances to see college basketball during one trip.
• Opening-day draw: A Duke matchup is included on the first day of the event.
• Traveling fan energy: Visiting programs bring their own supporters, creating an atmosphere that changes with each game.

What to expect

The format is a showcase rather than a single matchup, so the experience is shaped by a rotating schedule and the arrival of different college programs. At Acrisure Arena, you will find an indoor game-day setting during the Thanksgiving-week period, with fans traveling for their schools and basketball conversation carrying from one session to the next. It works well for committed followers who want to plan around several games and for casual fans who would rather choose a matchup during a desert stay. The opening day has a Duke matchup, while the wider series creates the appeal of six days of basketball rather than one isolated event.

Know before you go

• Review the schedule before buying, since multiple games take place across the six-day showcase.
• Opening day includes a Duke matchup; confirm the specific session you intend to attend.
• Thanksgiving-week travel can be busy, so build extra time into your arena arrival.