Tickets for the 2017 CBS Sports Classic, featuring UCLA, Kentucky, North Carolina State and Ohio State will go on sale Friday, Oct. 20, at 8 a.m. (PT) and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com, or through www.cbssportsclassic.com.
 
The Bruins' game on Saturday, Dec. 23, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans will feature a pair of programs ranked in the top 20 of the preseason USA Today coaches poll, which was released Thursday afternoon. No. 18 UCLA will take on No. 4 Kentucky at 1 p.m. PT (3 p.m. CT in New Orleans).
 
UCLA's game will follow a non-conference matchup featuring No. 9 North Carolina against Ohio State. The UNC-Ohio State game will begin at 10:30 a.m. PT (12:30 p.m. CT).
 
Tickets guarantee admission to both contests of the fourth-annual CBS Sports Classic.
 
Hotel blocks have been reserved at many of New Orleans' best properties for fans looking to complete their travel itineraries. Fans are encouraged to visit www.cbssportsclassic.com for more information on securing the best rates at these hotels.
 
These four programs – UCLA, Kentucky, North Carolina and Ohio State – boast a collective 26 NCAA Championships, including a nation-leading 11 national titles by UCLA. In addition, the quartet boasts 178 NCAA Tournament appearances and are among college basketball's all-time winningest programs, combining for more than 7,900 victories.
 
Tickets for UCLA home games can also be purchased by visiting uclabruins.com or clicking here. Season ticket packages for the men's basketball team are on sale for less than $19 per game. To secure seats for all of UCLA's home games in 2017-18, call 310-206-5991 or visit uclabruins.com/tickets.
 
In addition, fans can click here to download the men's basketball schedule directly to their calendar.