UConn, Iowa, Tennessee, Louisville Set for Women’s Champions Classic December 20

The Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic will return for its second season on December 20, 2025, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, featuring matchups between UConn and Iowa, and Tennessee against Louisville. This marquee event, airing on FOX, aims to showcase women's basketball and has already garnered significant attention, with last year's inaugural event attracting over 11,000 fans and peaking at 800,000 viewers. UConn's coach Geno Auriemma expressed excitement about the return, noting the previous event's success as a great showcase for the sport. Tennessee's coach highlighted the event as offering players an early NCAA Tournament feel. All four participating teams—UConn, Iowa, Tennessee, and Louisville—are historically significant programs, with multiple NCAA titles and Final Four appearances among them. The ongoing commitment to this classic reflects an increasing investment in women's sports by networks like FOX.