Orion180 Insurance Tip-off Classic 2026

Florida vs. Miami and Florida State vs. Florida A&M open the college basketball season in Tampa on November 2, starting at 6 p.m.

College basketball opens in Tampa with a November 2 doubleheader at Benchmark International Arena, beginning at 6 p.m. Florida faces Miami, followed by Florida State against Florida A&M. This is an arena ticketed event, not a watch party. Check the ticket seller for seating, availability and what each ticket includes; no final game or event finish time is assumed.

One of our hand-picked Tampa Bay highlights. Dates and times come from the organizer and can change. Confirm on the official page before heading out.