Purdue and Colorado also set to play in downtown Indianapolis doubleheader

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Sports Corp, in conjunction with Pacers Sports & Entertainment and Russ Potts Productions, Inc., announced today the matchups for the fifth annual Indy Classic. Butler will take on Georgia Tech, while Purdue will face Colorado in a premier college basketball doubleheader at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday, December 19.
 
The Indy Classic returns to downtown Indianapolis, bringing together four nationally recognized programs for one of the marquee non-conference events of the college basketball season. Ticket information, game times, and television details will be announced at a later date. Fans can sign up for Indiana Sports Corp's College Basketball Ticket Information emails to receive exclusive offers and updates on the 2026 Indy Classic.
 
"The Indy Classic has quickly become one of the nation's premier early-season college basketball showcases," said Indiana Sports Corp President Patrick Talty. "We're excited to welcome Butler, Georgia Tech, Purdue, and Colorado to Indianapolis and continue providing an outstanding experience for student-athletes, coaches, and fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse."

"The 2026 Indy Classic represents everything that's special about college basketball—elite competition, passionate fan bases, and a championship-caliber atmosphere," said Zach Franz, President of Russ Potts Productions, Inc. "Bringing these outstanding programs together at Gainbridge Fieldhouse continues our commitment to the nation's premier destination for college basketball. Alongside our valued partners at Indiana Sports Corp and Pacers Sports & Entertainment, we're excited to welcome fans from across the country for what promises to be another memorable chapter in the Indy Classic."

The fifth annual Indy Classic features two compelling non-conference matchups. Butler and Georgia Tech will meet for the first time in program history, while Purdue enters the event following an Elite Eight appearance during the 2025-26 season. Colorado returns to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the first time since advancing to the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament, setting the stage for another memorable day of college basketball at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
 
For event updates, ticket information, and sponsorship opportunities, visit IndianaSportsCorp.org. Butler fans interested in attending the Indy Classic can fill out the ticket interest form here. 
 
About Indiana Sports Corp 
Founded in 1979 as the nation's first sports commission, Indiana Sports Corp is a not-for-profit organization focused on bringing premier sporting events to Indiana to drive economic vitality, facilitate a vibrant community with civic pride and garner positive media attention. Because of this, Indiana Sports Corp is able to provide positive, sports-related opportunities for youth in the community. For more information, please visit IndianaSportsCorp.org.
 
About Pacers Sports & Entertainment   
Pacers Sports & Entertainment is the corporate identity exemplified by the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Noblesville Boom, Pacers Foundation, Inc., and Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Its team of inspired and dedicated employees promises to deliver quality entertainment and unparalleled service.  
 
About Russ Potts Productions, Inc.
RPPI, a Virginia based sports and entertainment company, has organized over 900 major college and professional sporting events in over 40 years in the industry.  For the 2026-27 season, RPPI is organizing over a dozen high-profile events featuring 40+ men's college basketball programs across the country. RPPI specializes in the organization and promotion of live sports and entertainment content including college basketball, college football and college hockey as well as concerts and other live entertainment. For more info: www.rppi.net