The game that always means just a little more receives a preseason installment this year, as Auburn basketball will face Alabama in an exhibition contest Thursday, Oct. 22 (7 p.m. CT, YouTube), at Legacy Arena in Birmingham.
Both the Tigers and the Crimson Tide, ranked 18th in the preseason USA TODAY Coaches Poll, have already played an exhibition game, with Auburnlosing 81-72 to Florida and Alabama beat Ole Miss 92-84.
Here's everything you need to know about accessing tonight's contest, be it tuning in or getting your ticket.
Can I watch Auburn basketball vs Alabama exhibition? What to know
- TV: N/A
- Streaming:YouTube
- Radio affiliates: 94.3 FM (Auburn); 92.3 FM (Montgomery)
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A livestream of Thursday's broadcast will be available for free on YouTube, with longtime ESPN broadcaster Karl Ravech handling play-by-play and former Iron Bowl of basketball rivals Daymeon Fishback and Richard Hendrix as analysts.
What time is Auburn basketball vs Alabama exhibition?
- Time: 7 p.m. CT
- Date: Thursday, Oct. 22
- Location: Legacy Arena (Birmingham, Ala.)
Latest ticket prices for Auburn basketball vs Alabama exhibition
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Prices as of Wednesday, Oct. 21
- SeatGeek: $37
- Stubhub: $76
- VividSeats: $36
Auburn basketball exhibition schedule for 2026
- Oct. 14: Florida State 82, Auburn 71
- Oct. 22: No. 18 Alabama (7 p.m. CT, YouTube)
- Oct. 29: Samford (7 p.m. CT, SECN+)
Adam Cole is the Auburn athletics beat writer for the Montgomery Advertiser. He can be reached via email at acole@gannett.com or on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, @colereporter.To support Adam's work, please subscribe to the Montgomery Advertiser.
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