ESPN College GameDay: Know Before You Go
2/24/2026 6:35:00 PM | Women's Basketball
TCU to host premier college basketball pregame show on Sunday, March 1
Frog nation! For the first time in school history, TCU basketball will play host to ESPN College GameDay Covered by State Farm on Sunday, March 1 at Schollmaier Arena, ahead of the 11th-ranked Horned Frogs' rivalry showdown vs. No. 18 Baylor. With an NCAA-leading 41-game home winning streak, TCU and head coach Mark Campbell have created an elite home court advantage, and the show is a chance to spotlight TCU's incredible atmosphere and fanbase. It is a historic moment for a team looking to continue rewriting history. Following the show, the Horned Frogs will battle the Bears looking to win their second straight undisputed Big 12 championship. Come out, wear your purple, be loud, and join the Horned Frogs LIVE on ESPN!
About ESPN College GameDay
The hourlong show airs from 10-11 a.m. and is hosted by Christine Williamson. She is joined at the desk by 2023 Sports Emmy nominee and basketball analyst Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star and multi-sport studio analyst. Head coach Mark Campbell and select players and guests will join the broadcast while students will have the opportunity to participate in fan contests.
Admission
Admission is FREE for all fans to attend the show. No tickets are required. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for students with a valid TCU identification card and 9:15 a.m. for the general public. TCU's clear bag policy and normal entry procedures are in effect.
Seating
Students have priority access and will be guided to sections 11 and 12, located in the lower bowl and directly behind the ESPN College GameDay set. Sections 109-113 are open to all other fans. All seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limited concessions are available behind sections 110 and 111.
Timeline for ESPN College GameDay and TCU vs. Baylor
Arrive early and enjoy an ESPN College GameDay pregame fan fest! There will be an ESPN College GameDay sign-making station located on the main arena concourse and free rollabannas and net hats for all fans. Free breakfast tacos courtesy of Rex's Bar and Grill and Celsius will be available for students. The first students through the door will also receive free Beat Baylor! t-shirts.
Student Contests
State Farm Student Shot Contest
Campus parking on game day is free outside of Lots 1 and 6. Fans with reserved permits should park in their designated spots for both ESPN College GameDay and the TCU-Baylor game. Due to the Cowtown Marathon, fans are encouraged to approach campus via University Dr. from Interstate 30.
Tickets
Single-game general admission tickets for TCU vs. Baylor remain available and start at just $11. Tickets can be purchased in one of three ways: online at GoFrogs.com/Tickets, over the phone at (817) 257-3764 or in person at the TCU Athletics Ticket Office.
About ESPN College GameDay
The hourlong show airs from 10-11 a.m. and is hosted by Christine Williamson. She is joined at the desk by 2023 Sports Emmy nominee and basketball analyst Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike, a two-time WNBA All-Star and multi-sport studio analyst. Head coach Mark Campbell and select players and guests will join the broadcast while students will have the opportunity to participate in fan contests.
Admission
Admission is FREE for all fans to attend the show. No tickets are required. Doors will open at 9 a.m. for students with a valid TCU identification card and 9:15 a.m. for the general public. TCU's clear bag policy and normal entry procedures are in effect.
Seating
Students have priority access and will be guided to sections 11 and 12, located in the lower bowl and directly behind the ESPN College GameDay set. Sections 109-113 are open to all other fans. All seating is general admission and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limited concessions are available behind sections 110 and 111.
Timeline for ESPN College GameDay and TCU vs. Baylor
- 9 a.m. – Doors open for students (east gate)
- 9:15 a.m. – Doors open for the general public (north gate)
- 10 a.m. – ESPN College GameDay is LIVE from Schollmaier Arena
- 11 a.m. – Show ends
- All fans will be required to exit Schollmaier Arena following the conclusion of the broadcast.
- 2 p.m. – Gates reopen for students and the general public
- 3 p.m. – Tipoff for TCU vs. Baylor
Arrive early and enjoy an ESPN College GameDay pregame fan fest! There will be an ESPN College GameDay sign-making station located on the main arena concourse and free rollabannas and net hats for all fans. Free breakfast tacos courtesy of Rex's Bar and Grill and Celsius will be available for students. The first students through the door will also receive free Beat Baylor! t-shirts.
Student Contests
State Farm Student Shot Contest
- One TCU student will be selected by State Farm to participate in the shot contest with a chance to win $19,000. The lucky participant will have to make three shots – layup, free throw, 3-pointer – in 19 seconds.
- During a commercial break, two students will be selected at random by ESPN staff to participate in a fast-paced, on-court game tossing oversized foam basketballs into giant bins, with the winning student receiving a Principal prize pack
Campus parking on game day is free outside of Lots 1 and 6. Fans with reserved permits should park in their designated spots for both ESPN College GameDay and the TCU-Baylor game. Due to the Cowtown Marathon, fans are encouraged to approach campus via University Dr. from Interstate 30.
Tickets
Single-game general admission tickets for TCU vs. Baylor remain available and start at just $11. Tickets can be purchased in one of three ways: online at GoFrogs.com/Tickets, over the phone at (817) 257-3764 or in person at the TCU Athletics Ticket Office.
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