Arkansas basketball scheduled to face Michigan State on Thanksgiving 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Arkansas basketball will play against Michigan State on Thanksgiving Day in 2026, marking the third consecutive year for the matchup. The game is set to begin at 3:30 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on CBS from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Arkansas head coach John Calipari expressed gratitude for the opportunity, highlighting previous high viewership for Thanksgiving games. This contest follows an earlier meeting where Michigan State edged out Arkansas 69-66 in 2025. Arkansas plans to face high-profile opponents as they prepare for their SEC integration.
- •Arkansas announces game against Michigan State for Thanksgiving 2026.
- •The game will take place at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
- •Tipoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. CT on CBS.
- •Arkansas lost to Michigan State 69-66 during a prior matchup in 2025.
- •The Razorbacks are preparing for a challenging schedule as they join the SEC.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — MSU basketball announces Thanksgiving Day game vs. Arkansas in Detroit
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Arkansas basketball announces Thanksgiving showdown with Michigan State
"For the third consecutive year, Arkansas basketball is officially playing on Thanksgiving. The Hogs will face Michigan State on Turkey Day in 2026.
"Michigan State basketball will officially be returning to your Thanksgiving menu this year
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 5:04 PMMSU basketball announces Thanksgiving Day game vs. Arkansas in Detroit
Michigan State basketball will officially be returning to your Thanksgiving menu this year
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 4:20 PMArkansas basketball announces Thanksgiving showdown with Michigan State
For the third consecutive year, Arkansas basketball is officially playing on Thanksgiving. The Hogs will face Michigan State on Turkey Day in 2026.
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