Tickets for Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach and Palms Divisions On Sale Thursday
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2025) – Tickets for the 2025 Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off Beach and Palms Divisions, set for Nov. 24–27 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena, will go on sale Thursday at 11 a.m. ET. Tickets can be secured by visiting www.fortmyerstipoff.com/tickets.
The Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off has quickly become one of the nation’s premier early-season college basketball events, bringing together nationally recognized programs and passionate fan bases for four days of high-level competition in Southwest Florida. This year’s Beach Division features Michigan State, North Carolina, St. Bonaventure and East Carolina, while the Palms Division showcases Bowling Green, Bucknell, Buffalo and VMI.
2025 Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off Schedule
| Date | Division | Matchup | Time (ET) |
| Nov. 24 | Palms | Bucknell vs. Bowling Green | Noon |
| Nov. 24 | Palms | VMI vs. Buffalo | 2:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 25 | Beach | Michigan State vs. East Carolina | 1 p.m. |
| Nov. 25 | Beach | North Carolina vs. St. Bonaventure | 6 p.m. |
| Nov. 26 | Palms | VMI vs. Bowling Green | 11 a.m. |
| Nov. 26 | Palms | Bucknell vs. Buffalo | 1:30 p.m. |
| Nov. 27 | Beach | St. Bonaventure vs. East Carolina | Noon |
| Nov. 27 | Beach | North Carolina vs. Michigan State | 4:30 p.m. |
Travel packages for all participating schools are also available, providing fans with game tickets, hotel accommodations and exclusive amenities. For more information on travel options, please visit www.fortmyerstipoff.com/travel.
Nationally recognized brands have aligned themselves with the high-profile nature of the Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off. In addition to title partner Skechers, premium partners Elevance Health, Old Trapper Beef Jerky, State Farm and O’Reilly Auto Parts have signed on as partners of the event.
To learn more and receive future ticket updates, fans are encouraged to follow Intersport Basketball on Twitter (X) and Instagram at @IntersportHoops and visit www.fortmyerstipoff.com.
About the Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off and Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off
An annual celebration of men’s and women’s college basketball, the Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off and Elevance Health Women’s Fort Myers Tip-Off welcomes the top programs from around the country for incredible competition to see which teams and their fans will #OwnTheFort during Thanksgiving Week. Contested at Suncoast Credit Union Arena, the home of Florida SouthWestern State College, the events have quickly become a staple of the Southwest Florida sports calendar. To receive the latest email alerts regarding event news, ticket information and more, visit our website at www.fortmyerstipoff.com or www.womensfortmyerstipoff.com and follow Intersport Basketball on Twitter (X) and Instagram at @IntersportHoops.
About Intersport
Intersport is an award-winning agency that fills the empty space between marketing campaigns and consumers—helping brands make more meaningful connections. Its industry-leading team offers expert insights in content marketing, experiential marketing, hospitality, partnership consulting and platform development. The Chicago-based agency also owns and operates events across the professional and collegiate sports landscape, including basketball, football, golf, pickleball and volleyball. Intersport has been headquartered in Chicago since its inception in 1985 and has an additional office in Detroit. Learn more at www.intersport.global and on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook).