Following the success of its inaugural showcase, the Coretta Scott King Classic returns for its second year on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19, 2026, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Apply via Gotham Casting with link below for free tickets + a $5 Food & Beverage Voucher (while supplies last!)

The nationally televised event will highlight women’s college basketball while honoring the legacy and values of Coretta Scott King and the King family. This year’s doubleheader will feature a new roster of elite women’s college basketball programs:

• Game 1 at 12PM ET: TCU vs. Ohio State

• Game 2 at 2:30PM ET: Vanderbilt vs. Michigan

The Coretta Scott King Classic is not just a basketball event—it is a movement that celebrates leadership, equality, education, and empowerment through sport. The day will include community activations, youth engagement programming, and more, reflecting the enduring legacy of Mrs. King.