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2024-25 Toyota Men's Big 5 Basketball Schedule

(All game times TBA by host school)

 

Pod 1

Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Drexel at Temple

Saturday, Nov. 16 – La Salle at Drexel

Saturday, Nov. 30 – Temple at La Salle

 

Pod 2

Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Villanova at Saint Joseph’s

Friday, Nov. 15 – Saint Joseph’s at Penn

Tuesday, Nov. 19 – Penn at Villanova

 

Toyota Men’s Big 5 Classic

Saturday, Dec. 7 at Wells Fargo Center, game times TBA
 


What is the Toyota Big 5 Classic?

Six schools will be separated into three-team pods:

Pod 1
Drexel, La Salle, and Temple

Pod 2 
Penn, Saint Joseph’s, and Villanova


Each team will play the other two teams from their pod at their individual on-campus arenas.

All teams will participate in the Toyota Big 5 Classic tripleheader at Wells Fargo Center on December 7. The first seed in each pod will compete for the Big 5 championship, the second-place teams in each pod compete for third place, and the third seeds compete for fifth place.

 

 

NEWS

Toyota Signs On As Title Sponsor For The Big 5 Classic

Today, Toyota was announced as the title sponsor of the Big 5 Classic for the next three years. Toyota will headline both the Women’s Classic at Villanova University on December 6 and the Men’s Classic at Wells Fargo Center on December 7. 

 

“The Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association is incredibly proud to partner with the iconic Big 5 Classic, an event that holds a special place in Philadelphia’s rich sports history,” said President of the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association Paul Muller. “Toyota has always been committed to supporting community-driven events that bring people together, and we see college sports as a key part of that vision. By sponsoring both the Men’s and Women’s Classics, we’re not only celebrating the spirit of competition but also helping elevate these incredible athletes and institutions on a national stage.”  

 

With this announcement, tickets for the second annual Toyota Men’s Big 5 Classic are now officially on sale. Tickets for the tripleheader start at just $30 and are good for all three matchups. Group and premium ticket options are also available at big5classic.com. 

 

Last year, Saint Joseph’s claimed the coveted Big 5 title, defeating Temple 74-65 in the championship game with hopes to defend its title at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, December 7. Details on the 2024 men’s Big 5 pod schedule can be found at big5classic.com 

 

“We are incredibly excited to partner with Toyota to elevate the tradition of Big 5 basketball in Philadelphia and beyond,” said Comcast Spectacor Chairman & CEO and Big 5 Ambassador Dan Hilferty. “After a successful inaugural year with the Men’s Classic, we are thrilled to have the women’s teams be part of the excitement this year. We are looking forward to welcoming students, alumni and fans back to the Wells Fargo Center this December.” 

 

This past June, the Philadelphia Big 5 Athletic Directors officially welcomed Drexel University as part of the women’s basketball Big 5 and revealed details of the inaugural Toyota Women’s Big 5 Classic which will be held at the Finneran Pavilion on the campus of Villanova University on Friday, December 6. This event will also feature a tripleheader determined by pod play. 

 

“The Big 5 Classic is a unique opportunity for the city of Philadelphia to add to the continued growth of women's basketball, and Toyota's commitment is emblematic of the excitement surrounding the sport,” said Villanova University Interim Director of Athletics Lynn Tighe. “I am thrilled to welcome them as our partner in this only-in-Philadelphia special event.” 

 

Tickets for the Toyota Women’s Big 5 Classic are on sale at Villanova.com. 

Full Men’s Big 5 Basketball Schedule Set For 2024-25 Campaign

The schedule is set as a new era continues in Big 5 men’s basketball for the 2024-25 season. For the second straight year, all six of the city’s NCAA Division I men’s basketball programs have been split into two pods of three teams. Each team will play the others in their pod at on-campus sites in a round-robin format. From those games, the schedule will be set for a tripleheader at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, Dec. 7 with the first seed in each pod competing for the Big 5 championship, the second-place teams in each pod competing for third place, and the third seeds competing for fifth place.

 

For the 2024-25 season, Pod 1 once again features Drexel, La Salle and Temple while Pod 2 features Penn, Saint Joseph’s and Villanova.

 

Group sales are available now by calling 215-389-9543 or emailing here. Luxury Suites are available now and can be booked online at wellsfargocentersuites.com. General tickets are scheduled to go on sale in September at Big5Classic.com.

 

2024-25 Philadelphia Big 5 Men’s Basketball Schedule

(All game times TBA by host school)

 

Pod 1

Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Drexel at Temple

Saturday, Nov. 16 – La Salle at Drexel

Saturday, Nov. 30 – Temple at La Salle

 

Pod 2

Tuesday, Nov. 12 – Villanova at Saint Joseph’s

Friday, Nov. 15 – Saint Joseph’s at Penn

Tuesday, Nov. 19 – Penn at Villanova

 

Men’s Big 5 Classic

Saturday, Dec. 7 at Wells Fargo Center, game times TBA

 

Big 5 Basketball Announces Major Updates

PHILADELPHIA (June 6, 2024) - Today, the Philadelphia Big 5 Athletic Directors officially welcomed Drexel University as part of the women’s basketball Big 5 and revealed details of a new series format where the champion will be determined during a same-day, Big 5 tripleheader. The inaugural Women’s Big 5 Classic will be held at the Finneran Pavilion on the campus of Villanova University on Friday, December 6, 2024. The Villanova Athletic Ticket Office is currently accepting deposits for the Women’s Big 5 Classic at https://villanova.evenue.net/events/WB5. Tickets will officially go on sale on June 17.


The 2024-25 season will be the 44th year of Big 5 women’s basketball. The five-team round robin format began in 1979-80 and has been in existence every year with the exception of 2020-21 due to Covid.

The Big 5 also announced that the Men’s Big 5 Classic will return to Wells Fargo Center for the next three seasons with this year’s event scheduled for Saturday, December 7. Comcast Spectacor will continue to oversee the operational and promotional aspects of the men’s tripleheader. Group sales are available now by calling 215-389-9543 or emailing wfc-groupevents@comcastspectacor.com. Luxury Suites are available now and can be booked online at wellsfargocentersuites.com. General tickets are scheduled to go on sale in September at Big5Classic.com.


“Drexel University is honored for our women’s basketball program to officially join the Philadelphia Big 5,” said Drexel Director of Athletics Maisha Kelly. “The support, collaboration, and uniqueness of the Philadelphia Big 5 are unmatched. Aligning with our five fellow institutions only strengthens the visibility of women’s basketball in this city.  We are eager to participate in an official capacity this upcoming season having competed with many of these institutions in non-conference play regularly. This inclusion is another step towards advancing our brand, when coupled with the sustained success the program has had, both regionally and nationally.”


In addition to adding the Drexel women into the Big 5 women’s basketball format, the Big 5 bolstered its leadership team by naming Dan Hilferty as the Ambassador of the Big 5. Hilferty, a Saint Joseph’s alumnus and current chairman and chief executive officer of Comcast Spectacor and Governor of the Philadelphia Flyers, will serve as a lead ambassador to the Big 5.


“After a great response from the inaugural year of the new men’s format, I am thrilled to see that the success of the reinvigorated Big 5 is extending to women’s basketball,” said Hilferty. “As a lifelong basketball fan and Big 5 alumna, I am really excited to be working with the six universities to keep traditions alive and champion the future of the Big 5.”


For the new women’s format, the six schools will be separated into three-team pods: Pod 1: Temple, La Salle, and Drexel; Pod 2: Villanova, Saint Joseph's, and Penn. Each team will play the other two teams from their pod at their individual on-campus arenas. All teams will participate in the tripleheader at the Finneran Pavilion on December 6, with the first seed in each pod competing for the Big 5 championship, as well as respective games with the second seeds and third seeds.


Following the 2024 Big 5 Classic, the pods for the men and women will remain synchronized and rotate every two years. The site of the Women’s Big 5 Classic will also rotate on a yearly basis to other sites that will be determined at a later date.


"As our sport continues to grow in national exposure, we are all excited to welcome a new member into the Big 5 in Drexel, and capitalize on the excitement in women's basketball in a new, more intentional championship format,” said Saint Joseph’s head women’s basketball coach Cindy Griffin. “Paired with a rich tradition and history, the Big 5 is long known for the quality of student-athletes and coaches, and we are looking forward to continuing to showcase Philadelphia basketball at the highest level."