2025 Hoops for St. Jude® Tip Off Classic
presented by Bad Boy Mowers
Oct. 27, 2025 | FedExForum
Time: 5:30 p.m. CT on ESPNU
Tickets go on sale to the public at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
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What is the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic?
The Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic is an annual exhibition basketball event where powerhouse college teams come together in support of the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®. This year’s event takes place on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, at the FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.
Women's Game:
University of Memphis vs. Vanderbilt University
5:30 p.m. CT - ESPNU
Men's Game:
University of Memphis vs. University of Arkansas
8:00 p.m. CT - ESPNU
Hoops for St. Jude: Pregame Promise
The Pregame Promise, a lively sneaker ball dinner dedicated to supporting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, serves as the official prelude to the Hoops for St. Jude Tip Off Classic, bringing together community leaders, basketball enthusiasts and philanthropists.
St. Jude patient Josiah with University of Memphis men's basketball head coach Penny Hardaway
Thank you to our sponsors!
Presenting Sponsor
Inspire Sponsors
Why St. Jude?
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food — so they can focus on helping their child live.
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(C) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Therefore your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law.
St. Jude is a nonprofit charity operating since 1962. Our federal tax identification number is 62-0646012. You should consult your financial planner or tax adviser to determine the exact tax advantages of any gift you are considering. We provide a tax receipt for all tax deductible donations.