In a classic same-state showdown, the Kentucky Wildcats will head into the city to take on the Louisville Cardinals on ESPN.
The Cardinals (5-6) are not having an ideal season under first-year head coach Kenny Payne. They stand third-to-last in the ACC conference. That being said, every win they have this season is at home.
The Wildcats are coming off arguably their most significant win of the season, defeating North Carolina, 87-83. That moved their No. 14 ranking up to No. 9 in the latest AP rankings.
Kentucky has several players averaging double-digit points per game. They are led by Antonio Reeves, who's averaging 17.1 points and 4.5 assists.
Which Kentucky native team will emerge victorious?
Here is everything you need to know about Kentucky vs. Louisville, including TV and streaming options for the game.
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What channel is Kentucky vs. Louisville on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Sling
Kentucky vs. Louisville will air on ESPN. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling.
Kentucky vs. Louisville start time
- Date: Thursday, Dec. 21
- Time: 6 p.m. ET | 3 p.m. PT
Kentucky vs. Louisville will tip off around 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, Dec. 21. The game will be played at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville.
Kentucky basketball schedule 2023-24
Here are the Wildcats' next five games of the 2023-24 season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 21 | at Louisville | 6 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 29 | vs. Illinois State | 7 p.m. | SECN |
| Jan. 6 | at Florida | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 9 | vs. Missouri | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 13 | at Texas A&M | 2 p.m. | ESPN |
Louisville basketball schedule 2023-24
Here are the Cardinals' next five games of the 2023-24 season:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 21 | vs. Kentucky | 6 p.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 3 | at Virginia | 7 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Jan. 6 | vs. Pitt | 12 p.m. | ACC Network |
| Jan. 10 | at Miami | 7 p.m. | ACC Network |
| Jan. 13 | vs. NC State | 12 p.m. | ACC Network |