About the Event

Overview
The Jimmy V Classic celebrates 20 years at MSG this season, raising money and awareness for the V Foundation for Cancer Research in honor of the legendary coach Jim Valvano. The annual event returns to The Garden on December 5 for a doubleheader with Florida Atlantic versus Illinois, followed by North Carolina taking on reigning national champion UConn.
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- Please plan to arrive early! Be sure to check your ticket where your suggested entrance based on your seat location will clearly be displayed. View the entrance map.
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- Please be sure to have your digital tickets easily accessible on your phone to enter the arena. Tickets can be accessed and displayed via the MSG Venue App (Download: Android| iOS) or the Ticketmaster App
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- Bags must fit comfortably under your seat, and oversized bags larger than 22″ x 14″ x 9″ are prohibited. To view the full list of prohibited items, click here.
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