2026 State Farm Champions Classic – Chicago Alumni Events

Join the J. David Rosenberg College of Law in Chicago as the Kentucky Wildcats take on the Kansas Jayhawks in the 2026 State Farm Champions Classic!

Rosenberg College of Law alumni and friends are invited to kick off the festivities Monday evening with a special alumni reception hosted by Mayer Brown. Then, on Tuesday, continue the celebration with fellow Wildcats at the official UK Alumni Association and Greater Chicago UK Alumni Club pregame party before heading to the United Center for the game.

Rosenberg College of Law Alumni Reception

Monday, November 9, 2026
5:30–7:00 p.m.

Mayer Brown
71 South Wacker Drive
Chicago, Illinois 60606

Dean Gregory F. Van Tatenhove is delighted to invite Rosenberg College of Law alumni and friends to an Alumni Reception in celebration of the 2026 State Farm Champions Classic.

Hosted by Mayer Brown

Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be provided.

RSVP for the Alumni Reception:
https://law.uky.edu/form/2026-chicago-champions-classic-a

State Farm Champions Classic: Kentucky vs. Kansas Pregame Party

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
3:00–5:30 p.m. CT

Ranalli’s Pizza Bar – West Loop
1326 W Madison St.
Chicago, IL 60607

Join the UK Alumni Association and Greater Chicago UK Alumni Club for the official Kentucky vs. Kansas pregame party! Located near the United Center, Ranalli’s is the perfect place to gather with fellow Wildcats before the first game of the doubleheader tips off at 6:00 p.m.

Admission is $30 per person, and children 12 and under are free. A full game-day buffet will be provided, along with UK giveaway items while supplies last.

Register for the Pregame Party:
https://events.blackthorn.io/en/f44kS177/g/WvFv952Ge8/state-farm-champions-classic-kentucky-vs-kansas-pregame-party-5a4kVq1PxcD/overview

We hope you’ll join us in Chicago for two days of reconnecting with the Rosenberg College of Law and UK communities and cheering on the Wildcats!

Go Cats!