Cancun Challenge Matchups Finalized
July 29, 2026 | Women's Basketball
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – Tournament officials with the Cancun Challenge college basketball tournament have finalized the field and schedule for the men's and women's tournament.
Powered by Triple Crown Sports, the 2026 event marks the 22nd edition of the women's tournament and the 20th for the men. Players and fans will once again be just steps from their rooms to the converted ballroom that hosts the competition at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.
Missouri State will play in the six-team Riviera Tournament that will feature two games for each squad. The other five teams in the Riviera Tournament are Cincinnati, Kansas, Miami (OH), Minnesota and Washington State.
The Lady Bears will face off against Minnesota on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. CT in game one, before taking on Washington State on Friday, Nov. 27 at 3:00 p.m. CT to close the tournament. The full tournament schedule can be found HERE.
FAN TRAVEL PACKAGES
Fan packages are available for those looking to join the team in paradise. Reserve your spot for all of the games with a fan package that includes tournament admission, lodging at the resort, airport transfers, admission to the tournament banquet attended by players and coaches, as well as many other benefits offered to basketball fans. Game admission without purchasing a tournament lodging package requires a separate entry fee on a space-available basis. Guarantee your seat at the Challenge and buy your package today!
More information on purchasing fan packages can be found HERE.
Powered by Triple Crown Sports, the 2026 event marks the 22nd edition of the women's tournament and the 20th for the men. Players and fans will once again be just steps from their rooms to the converted ballroom that hosts the competition at the all-inclusive Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya.
Missouri State will play in the six-team Riviera Tournament that will feature two games for each squad. The other five teams in the Riviera Tournament are Cincinnati, Kansas, Miami (OH), Minnesota and Washington State.
The Lady Bears will face off against Minnesota on Thursday, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. CT in game one, before taking on Washington State on Friday, Nov. 27 at 3:00 p.m. CT to close the tournament. The full tournament schedule can be found HERE.
FAN TRAVEL PACKAGES
Fan packages are available for those looking to join the team in paradise. Reserve your spot for all of the games with a fan package that includes tournament admission, lodging at the resort, airport transfers, admission to the tournament banquet attended by players and coaches, as well as many other benefits offered to basketball fans. Game admission without purchasing a tournament lodging package requires a separate entry fee on a space-available basis. Guarantee your seat at the Challenge and buy your package today!
More information on purchasing fan packages can be found HERE.
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