There is no love lost between Cincinnati and Xavier, and that’s sure to be the case once again when the basketball teams face off on Friday night.

The in-state matchup has become one of college basketball’s biggest rivalries, notably because of the bench-clearing brawl that happened during the 2011 game.

This year’s game is at 7:30 p.m. on TNT and being played at Cintas Center, on the campus of Xavier.

How to watch online: If you don’t have TNT, you can watch on several streaming services, including DIRECTV or Sling .

DIRECTV offers a free trial, and Sling has an option to purchase a one-day pass, along with other tiers.

Who : Gonzaga vs. Kentucky

When : Dec. 5, 2025

Time : 7:30 p.m. ET

Where : Cintas Center in Cincinnati

TV : TNT

Live stream : DIRECTV (free trial

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