Michigan State, North Carolina Set for 2025 Tip-Off

Michigan State and North Carolina will face each other on Thanksgiving Day 2025 as part of the 2025 Fort Myers Tip-Off, marking the first time UNC will participate in this event. The game will be held at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers, Florida, with the Spartans and Tar Heels anchoring the Beach Division of the tournament. Historically, North Carolina leads the series against Michigan State 13-4, with their most recent matchup occurring in the 2024 NCAA Tournament, which UNC won 85-69. The Fort Myers Tip-Off, established in 2018, has featured several prestigious college programs and will announce additional teams and matchups soon. Fans can secure tickets through travel packages available in February, with registration for priority access currently open. This matchup highlights the storied legacies of both programs, with UNC having won six NCAA titles and Michigan State having two championships to its name.