PRINCETON, N.J. -  The Presbyterian Blue Hose men's basketball team will play in the 2025 Empire Classic benefiting the Wounded Warrior Project in California in November. Joining the Blue Hose in the Empire Classic are UCLA, California, and Sacramento State.  

Presbyterian begins the Empire Classic at Sacramento State on Sunday, November 16. Then, PC plays ACC foe Cal on the road on Tuesday, November 18. Presbyterian concludes play in the Empire Classic at Big Ten foe UCLA on Friday, November 21.

Tickets will go on sale in mid-August. For more details and early access to tickets before the public sale, sign up for email updates here and follow the event on social media @EmpireClassicBB.

This marks the fifth straight year that the Blue Hose have played in a Tournament in November. Last season, Presbyterian captured The Axe'Em Classic title with wins over Stephen F. Austin, Youngstown State, and Monmouth.

Game times for the Empire Classic, as well as the remainder of Presbyterian's 2025-26 schedule, will be announced at a later date.