Kansas and Michigan State will clash in the opening matchup of the 14th annual Champions Classic on Tuesday evening.
The No. 1 Jayhawks (2-0) eked out an impressive three-point win over then-No. 9 North Carolina on Friday. South Dakota State transfer Zeke Mayo scored a game-high 21 points, continuing a strong start to his Kansas career.
The unranked Spartans (2-0) have taken care of their first two opponents with ease, defeating Monmouth and Niagara by 24 and 36 points, respectively. Senior guard Jaden Akins is off to a scintillating start, averaging 16.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game to lead Tom Izzo’s squad.
Here is everything that you need to know about Kansas vs. Michigan State at the Champions Classic, including TV and live stream information for the game.
What channel is Kansas vs. Michigan State on tonight?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Kansas vs. Michigan State will air live on ESPN, with Dan Shulman (play-by-play), Jay Bilas (analyst) and Jess Sims (reporter) on the call. Viewers can stream the game on Sling.
Kansas vs. Michigan State start time
- Date: Tuesday, Nov. 12
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET | 5:30 p.m. CT
Kansas vs. Michigan State will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Nov. 12. The first game of the Champions Classic will be played at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Kansas vs. Michigan State radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channels 84, 198
You can listen to Kansas vs. Michigan State live on SiriusXM. The Kansas broadcast will air live on channel 198, while the Michigan State call will be on channel 84.
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Kansas basketball schedule 2024-25
Here are the Jayhawks’ next five games of the 2024-25 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| Nov. 12 | vs. Michigan State | 6:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | vs. Oakland | 6 p.m. |
| Nov. 19 | vs. UNC Wilmington | 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 26 | vs. Duke | 9 p.m. |
| Nov. 30 | vs. Furman | TBD |
Michigan State basketball schedule 2024-25
Here are the Spartans’ next five games of the 2024-25 regular season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Nov. 12 | vs. Kansas | 6:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 16 | vs. Bowling Green | 6 p.m. |
| Nov. 19 | vs. Samford | 8 p.m. |
| Nov. 25 | vs. Colorado | 5 p.m. |
| Dec. 4 | at Minnesota | 8:30 p.m. |