Arizona vs. Arkansas and SMU vs. UNLV are the matchups for the 2026 Hall of Fame Series Phoenix, taking place on Saturday, December 19, at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Position Sports, in partnership with the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, announced the event, marking the fourth consecutive year of the Hall of Fame Series Phoenix. 

The showcase will feature a likely preseason Top 10 showdown as Arizona, a recent Final Four participant, and Arkansas, led by Hall of Fame coach John Calipari (Class of 2015), meet in a Sweet 16 rematch. SMU, back in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2017, faces UNLV, who won 18 games in Josh Pastner’s first year at the helm.

The Hall of Fame Series, owned and operated by Valley-based Position Sports, is a collection of high-profile non-conference basketball events featuring top collegiate programs competing in premier venues across the United States and internationally. The series annually showcases marquee men’s and women’s matchups while celebrating the legacy and impact of the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on the game.

Previous Hall of Fame Series events have been held in Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, San Antonio, and Toronto, featuring many of the nation’s top-ranked programs and drawing national television audiences each season.

Fans can visit HOFSeries.com for official hotel information, pre-sale details, and event updates. Further details regarding game times, broadcast details, and media credentials for the event will be shared at a later date. 

For more Hall of Fame Series information and updates, please visit HOFSeries.com or follow @HOFSeries on all social platforms.

Hall of Fame Series Phoenix Series History & Upcoming Schedule

2023 W: Arizona State (80), Fresno State (76)  W: Gonzaga (81), Arizona (69) M: Northwestern (65), Arizona State (46) M: Arizona (87), Alabama (74)   2024 W: Grand Canyon (70), Arizona State (59) M: Arizona State (87), Grand Canyon (76)

2025 M: Stanford (77), Colorado (68) M: Arizona (68), San Diego State (45)   2026 M: SMU vs. UNLV M: Arizona vs. Arkansas