SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Santa Clara men's basketball is set to once again take part in the Acrisure Series in Palm Desert, Calif. this November as part of their 2026-27 nonconference slate. The Broncos are one of 26 NCAA Division I programs that will compete in a total of 26 games over six days of action at Acrisure Arena, Nov. 21-26. 

"The Acrisure Series has become one of the premier events in college basketball, and we believe this year's field is the strongest we've assembled," said Dan Shell, President of Total Sports Consulting and Co-Tournament Director. "Bringing together 26 outstanding programs for six consecutive days creates an incredible experience for student-athletes, coaches and fans while continuing to establish Greater Palm Springs as one of the country's premier destinations for Thanksgiving college basketball. We are grateful to Acrisure, Visit Greater Palm Springs, Spotlight 29 Casino, Acrisure Arena and all of our partners for helping make this event possible."

Santa Clara will take on Illinois State on Monday, Nov. 23 and will close their time in the desert on Tuesday, Nov. 24 against Nevada. Both games are slated for a 4:00 p.m. PT tip. Television/streaming information will be announced at a later date. 

Tickets for the 2026 Acrisure Series go on sale on Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. PT and can be purchased through Ticketmaster.com. 

Entering their 11th season under the direction of 2025-26 WCC Coach of the Year Herb Sendek, the Broncos are returning to the Acrisure Series for the third consecutive season. 

Full information about this year's Acrisure Series can be found here.