Auburn and Alabama to Meet in ‘The Feud’ Basketball Exhibition in Birmingham Oct. 22

AUBURN — Aug. 27, 2026

Auburn and Alabama men’s basketball have agreed to play a preseason exhibition game against each other — the first such meeting between the rivals in more than 40 years.

“The Feud Presented by Shipt Same Day Delivery” is set for Thursday, Oct. 22, at Legacy Arena at the BJCC in Birmingham, with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m., Auburn Athletics announced Wednesday.

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Ticketing will place fans on the same side of the arena as their team’s bench, according to the announcement.

Source: Auburn Athletics

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