North Carolina Tar Heels vs Kentucky Wildcats — Men's Basketball, Saturday, December 19, 2026
North Carolina Tar Heels plays Kentucky Wildcats in men's basketball on Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 2:30 PM ET at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY (neutral site).
Start: Saturday, December 19, 2026, 2:30 PM ET
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Men's Basketball
Scheduled
North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina
Atlantic Coast Conference
at
Kentucky Wildcats
Kentucky
Southeastern Conference
Madison Square Garden
New York, NY
Broadcast TBD
| Date | Saturday, December 19, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Time (ET) | 2:30 PM ET |
| Venue | Madison Square Garden |
| City | New York, NY |
| Neutral site | Yes |
What time is North Carolina Tar Heels vs Kentucky Wildcats?
The North Carolina Tar Heels vs Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball game starts at 2:30 PM ET on Saturday, December 19, 2026.
Head-to-head
North Carolina Tar Heels and Kentucky Wildcats have met 1 time in our records since 2025-26: North Carolina Tar Heels 1 win, Kentucky Wildcats 0 wins.