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St. Johnâs menâs basketball finalizing agreement to play Syracuse at Madison Square Garden
TL;DR
St. John's and Syracuse are finalizing an agreement to play at Madison Square Garden next season. The exact date for the matchup is yet to be determined.
Key points
- St. John's and Syracuse are finalizing a game agreement
- The game will take place at Madison Square Garden
- The date of the matchup is yet to be determined
- St. John's will also play Arizona and Alabama in non-conference games
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DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 16: Kiyan Anthony #7 of the Syracuse Orange looks on during the second half of a basketball game against the Duke Blue Devils at Cameron Indoor Stadium on February 16, 2026 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
An old Big East rivalry could be renewed this year.
Reported by Jon Rothstein, St. Johnâs and Syracuse are completing an agreement to face off at Madison Square Garden in non-conference play this upcoming season, and the official date is to be determined.
The Red Stormâs matchup with the Orange would be the third power-conference opponent on the non-conference schedule next season. They are reportedly slated to host Arizona at the Mecca on December 5, then travel to Birmingham to face Alabama on December 12. St. Johnâs will also return to the Playersâ Era Festival in Las Vegas, taking part in a new 16-team bracket that also includes Alabama, Baylor, Creighton, Gonzaga, Iowa State, Kansas State, Louisville, Maryland, Miami (FL), Michigan, Oregon, San Diego State, Tennessee, TCU, and Texas Tech.
Although St. Johnâs trails Syracuse in the all-time series by a record of 51-41, the Johnnies have won four of the five matchups since their in-state rival departed the original Big East in 2013. The Red Storm last met the Orange in the Legends Classic championship game in 2022, at the Barclays Center, in what was the final season in coaching for Mike Anderson and Jim Boeheim. The ever-mercurial had one of his best performances of the season in that win, recording a then-career-high 23 points.
Q&A
When will St. John's play Syracuse at Madison Square Garden?
The exact date for the St. John's and Syracuse game at Madison Square Garden has not yet been determined.
What other teams will St. John's face in non-conference play next season?
St. John's is also scheduled to host Arizona on December 5 and face Alabama in Birmingham on December 12.
Is the St. John's vs. Syracuse game part of a larger tournament?
No, the St. John's vs. Syracuse game is a standalone matchup and not part of a tournament.
What is the significance of the St. John's and Syracuse rivalry?
The matchup renews an old Big East rivalry, adding excitement to the non-conference schedule for both teams.