ACC Announces 2024-25 Men's Basketball Schedule

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The excitement is bubbling over as the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has officially announced its 2024-25 men’s basketball conference schedule, featuring a plethora of matchups that promise to keep fans on the edge of their seats. The season kicks off on Monday, November 4, with a spectacular lineup that sees 15 out of the league's 18 teams battling it out.

Commissioner Jim Phillips expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season, stating, “Year in and year out, the ACC is the premier college basketball conference, as evidenced by our postseason success.” He emphasized the league's rich history of thrilling rivalries, indicating that newly integrated members California, SMU, and Stanford will add even more excitement. “We applaud our partners at ESPN, ACC Network, and The CW for making every game accessible to our passionate fans,” he added, hinting at enhanced viewing options this season.

Conference Play Overview

Starting Saturday, December 7, the ACC’s conference play will feature a 20-game schedule for each team. Here's a quick breakdown of the matchups:

- Each team will face their two current partners (California, SMU, and Stanford) both home and away.

- Each team will also have one repeat opponent, again both at home and away.

- The remaining 14 games consist of seven home-only and seven away-only opponents.

Notable Matchups and Dates

Notably, the ACC newcomers—Cal, SMU, and Stanford—will make their conference debuts on December 7. Stanford and California will reignite their rivalry in Berkeley, California, while SMU will host Virginia in Dallas, Texas. Reigning champions NC State will also take the court that day, facing off against Florida State at home.

ACC Men's Basketball Tournament

Mark your calendars for March 11-15, 2025, when the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament returns to Charlotte’s Spectrum Center, which has hosted the tournament a remarkable 14 times. This showcases Charlotte's strong connection to ACC basketball.

Broadcasting and Access

Fans can rejoice as all 180 regular-season conference games, as well as the tournament, will be broadcast across ESPN networks, which also includes the ACC Network (ACCN) facilitating over 100 games, featuring more than 60 conference matchups. Moreover, the CW Network plans to air 28 national broadcasts, providing unprecedented access to ACC games, including exciting Saturday doubleheaders.

ACC Dominance in NCAA Tournament

In a display of pure dominance, last year's ACC filled the NCAA Sweet 16 with four teams and secured three spots in the Elite Eight, with NC State making it all the way to the Final Four. The ACC remains the largest representation of teams in both the Sweet 16 and Elite Eight. Since 2015, the conference boasts the most Men's Final Four appearances (9) and led all conferences with 111 NCAA Tournament wins.

Conclusion

With these extraordinary matchups and an unparalleled tradition of excellence, the ACC continues to solidify its status as the nation’s premier basketball conference. Don't miss a moment of the action—this season promises to be one for the ages!