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Saturday, December 19, 2026
Time
4:30 p.m.
Place
Climate Pledge Arena at Seattle Center
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The inaugural 2026 Seattle Holiday Classic, a premier late-season college basketball showcase, will feature an exciting doubleheader highlighted by Baylor taking on Washington and Washington State facing off against Seattle U.

Game 1 – 4:30 PM PT: Washington State vs. Seattle U
Game 2 – 7:00 PM PT: Baylor vs. Washington
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