NEW YORK — The Cardinals are headed back to the Big Apple. Louisville Women's Basketball will face Tennessee in the 2025 Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic on Dec. 20 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.

The doubleheader will also see UConn face Iowa in a 2024 Final Four rematch. Game times will be announced at a later date. 

Louisville faced UConn in the inaugural classic on Dec. 7, 2024, an 85-52 loss for the Cardinals. Tennessee also beat Iowa 78-68. 

"We are thrilled to be a part of the Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic once again this upcoming season," said Jeff Walz, UofL head coach. "I thought the event was extremely successful this past year, and it was a great opportunity for our team to play in New York City. We look forward to next season's event as it will be the marquee matchup in our non-conference schedule."

"The Shark Beauty Women's Champions Classic is a platform that celebrates the dynamic shifts we are seeing in women's sports and enables brands to engage with an expansive, captivated audience growing at an unprecedented pace," said David Levy, co-CEO/founder, Horizon Sports & Experiences. "We are delighted to have these four decorated programs make their emphatic return to the 'Court of Champions' in Brooklyn."

This will be Louisville's sixth time facing Tennessee in program history. The Cardinals hold the all-time advantage 3-2 and have won their last three contests against the Volunteers, two of which came in the NCAA Tournament. Louisville defeated Tennessee in the 2022 tournament en route to the fourth Final Four in program history. The Cardinals also beat the Volunteers in the 2013 Elite Eight as the team advanced to its second Final Four. 

UofL Athletics said ticket information will be released in the coming weeks.