Matchups for the 2024 Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic Announced
ESPN Events has revealed the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic bracket, to be played on Nov. 21, 22 and 24 at TD Arena in Charleston, South Carolina.
The field is filled with teams with loads of Charleston Classic and post-season success. Florida Atlantic, Nevada and Drake played in the NCAA tournament last year, while VCU and Seton Hall played in the National Invitational Tournament, with Seton Hall winning the NIT Championship. Miami and FAU were Final Four participants in 2023. The Hurricanes are two-time Charleston Classic champions, having won the tournament in 2009 and 2014.
The bracket-format tournament features 12 games over three days. The teams compete once per day, regardless of results. The two unbeaten teams will face off in the championship game on ESPN on Sunday, Nov. 24.
| Date | Time (EST) | Matchup/Event | Network |
| Thu., Nov. 21 | 12 p.m. | Miami vs. Drake | ESPN2 or ESPNU |
| 2:30 p.m. | Oklahoma State vs. Florida Atlantic | ESPN2 or ESPNU | |
| 5 p.m. | Seton Hall vs. VCU | ESPN2 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Vanderbilt vs. Nevada | ESPNU | |
| Fri., Nov. 22 | 11:30 a.m. | Semifinal #1 | ESPN2 |
| 2 p.m. | Consolation #1 | ESPNU | |
| 5 p.m. | Semifinal #2 | ESPN2 | |
| 7:30 p.m. | Consolation #2 | ESPN+ | |
| Sun., Nov. 24 | 12:30 p.m. | Seventh Place Game | ESPN+ |
| 3 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. | Fifth Place Game | ESPN or ESPN2 | |
| 3 p.m. or 5:30 p.m. | Third Place Game | ESPN or ESPN2 |
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| 8:30 p.m. | Championship Game | ESPN |
View the tournament bracket here.
All-tournament tickets for the Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic will go on sale in early September. Fans can sign up for our ticket pre-sale at www.charlestonclassic.com or by clicking here to gain first access to premium seats and secure the lowest rates.
Single-session tickets will go on sale in October, pending availability. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as Premium Lower Sideline tickets have sold out before October the past three years.
ESPN Events
ESPN Events, a division of ESPN, owns and operates a portfolio of collegiate sporting events nationwide. In 2024, the 34-event schedule includes four early-season college football kickoff games, 17 college bowl games, 10 college basketball events, the premiere regular season college softball and gymnastics events, as well as the Band of the Year National Championship. Collectively, these events account for over 400 hours of live programming on ESPN platforms, reaching 60 million viewers and attracting more than 650,000 annual attendees. Each year, the portfolio of events features more than 20 Division I conferences and hosts over 4,000 participating student-athletes. With satellite offices in more than 10 cities across the country, ESPN Events builds relationships with conferences, schools and local communities, as well as providing unique experiences for teams and fans. Follow ESPN Events on Facebook, Twitter/X and YouTube.
Media Kit
Shriners Children’s Hospital Charleston Classic Media Kit and Graphics
Tournament Media Contact: Ray Mallouk rmallouk@breakaway-sports.com
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