CBS Sports Classic

The CBS Sports Classic is an annual college basketball event featuring four prominent teams—typically from major conferences—competing in a pre-arranged tournament format. Organized by CBS Sports, it aims to showcase high-profile matchups early in the college basketball season, attracting large audiences and increasing exposure for participating programs. The event emphasizes high-level competition and national interest, often including some of the sport’s top-ranked teams. Held at neutral or notable venues, it functions as both an entertainment spectacle and a valuable platform for teams to test themselves against elite opponents.