Princeton, N.J. (August 21, 2026) – The Gazelle Group is pleased to announce the Capital Showcase will feature the Virginia Cavaliers and the Arkansas Razorbacks on Sunday, November 8th, 2026. The game will tip off at 1:00pm ET and will be televised nationally on ESPN. The Capital Showcase will again be held at Capital One Arena in the heart of downtown Washington, D.C. Capital One Arena hosted the 2025-26 Edward Jones Capital Showcase earlier this year – one of the highest-attended neutral site NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball games in venue history – as well as games in the Sweet 16 and Elite 8 rounds of the 2026 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Tournament.
Public sale will begin Friday, September 4. For early access to tickets before the public sale, sign up for email updates here.
This game will mark the eighth meeting between the Hoos and the Razorbacks. Virginia leads the all-time series 4-3, with the teams last meeting in 1998, when Arkansas secured an 85-83 victory. Two of their meetings came in the NCAA Tournament, where they are tied 1-1.
Virginia finished last season 30–6, earning an at-large bid after reaching the ACC Tournament championship game and returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2024.
The Razorbacks finished 28–9, capturing the SEC Tournament championship and reaching the Sweet 16 for the second straight season under John Calipari.
ESPN has both programs entering the season as preseason top-15 teams, with Arkansas ranked No. 10 and Virginia No. 13 nationally.
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About the Gazelle Group
The Gazelle Group is a sports marketing firm specializing in coach and player representation, sponsorship sales and consulting, and event production and management. Gazelle produces numerous nationally recognized college sports events, such as the Capital Showcase, Empire Classic, Legends Classic, Gotham Classic, Greensboro Invitational, Sunshine Slam, College Basketball Invitational, Kwik Trip Holiday Face-Off, Deacon-Wolverine Challenge, Boardwalk Battle, Jersey Jam, and Holiday Hoopfest – as well as on-campus events at Duke, Kentucky, Ohio State, Marquette and other institutions across the country. For more information on the Gazelle Group, please visit gazellegroup.com.
About Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) is one of the leading integrated sports and entertainment companies globally. MSE’s portfolio spans premier professional sports teams, world-class venues, and next-generation media properties, with marquee assets including the NHL’s Washington Capitals, NBA’s Washington Wizards, WNBA’s Washington Mystics, NBA G League’s Capital City Go-Go, Capital One Arena, and Monumental Sports Network, along with an investment in Team Liquid.
Rooted in the nation’s capital, MSE brings Washington, D.C’s distinct influence, ambition, and leadership to the global sports and entertainment landscape. The company harnesses the power of its platform to drive continuous innovation and deliver extraordinary experiences that inspire and unite our community, our fans, and our people. For additional information on MSE, please visit monumentalsports.com.