The Eternal City Tip-Off is a collaboration between FOX Sports, Players Era and On Location. The games will feature both the Men's and Women's teams from the University of Notre Dame and Villanova University in Rome, Italy on November 1, 2026.
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships.
FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports’ digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Also included in FOX Sports’ portfolio are FOX’s interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and the UFL and a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.
FOX Sports is the umbrella entity representing Fox Corporation’s wide array of multi-platform US-based sports assets. Built with brands capable of reaching more than 100 million viewers in a single weekend, the business has ownership and interests in linear television networks, digital and mobile programming, broadband platforms, multiple web sites, joint-venture businesses and several licensing relationships.
FOX Sports includes the sports television arm of the FOX Network; FS1, FS2, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes. FOX Sports’ digital properties include FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports App, which provides live streaming video of FOX Sports content, instant scores, stats and alerts to iOS and Android devices. Also included in FOX Sports’ portfolio are FOX’s interests in joint-venture businesses Big Ten Network and the UFL and a licensing agreement that established the FOX Sports Radio Network.
Players Era is a basketball brand built around the Men's and Women's Championships in Las Vegas. In less than 18 months, Players Era has grown from an idea to the largest college basketball tournament outside of March. This November, 22 of the best men's and women's college basketball teams will compete in pool play. The Championship will consist of four days of college basketball, crowning a men's and women's champion. The event will be hosted by partner MGM Resorts International at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, with games being distributed across TNT Sports Networks: TNT, TruTV, and Max.
Players Era is a basketball brand built around the Men's and Women's Championships in Las Vegas. In less than 18 months, Players Era has grown from an idea to the largest college basketball tournament outside of March. This November, 22 of the best men's and women's college basketball teams will compete in pool play. The Championship will consist of four days of college basketball, crowning a men's and women's champion. The event will be hosted by partner MGM Resorts International at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and Michelob Ultra Arena in Las Vegas, with games being distributed across TNT Sports Networks: TNT, TruTV, and Max.
On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026TM, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and sports entertainment company.
On Location is a global leader in premium experiential hospitality, offering ticketing, curated guest experiences, live event production and travel management across sports, entertainment, fashion and culture. On Location provides unrivaled access for corporate clients and fans looking for official, immersive experiences at marquee events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games, FIFA World Cup 2026TM, Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four, and more. An official partner and/or service provider to over 150 iconic rights holders, such as the IOC (Milano Cortina 2026, LA 2028), FIFA, NFL, NCAA, UFC and PGA of America, and numerous musical artists and festivals, the company also owns and operates a number of its own unique experiences. On Location is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and sports entertainment company.
Players Era and EverWonder Studio vincent@heller.inc
Fox Sports
anne.pennington@fox.com
On Location
tdepina@onlocationexp.com
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