2026 Players Era bracket released
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Key Points:
- The 2026 Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas will feature a new 16-team bracket format with an official champion crowned through tournament play.
- Iowa State will compete in the Thanksgiving week tournament, beginning with a game against San Diego State on November 24.
- Following their opener, Iowa State will face either Tennessee or Maryland on Thanksgiving Day, with subsequent matchups against Oregon, St. John’s, Louisville, or Texas Tech on Friday.
- If Iowa State wins all three games in their bracket segment, they will advance to the championship game on Saturday, November 28, competing for an additional $1 million prize.