Date set for Kentucky-Michigan game in London; financial details released
The Kentucky Wildcats and Michigan Wolverines will square off in London next December in what should be an exciting game.
Now, details are emerging about the game, from the date to the financial compensation the Wildcats will receive.
Per Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio, the game will be played on Dec. 5, 2020, and Kentucky will receive $500K to play in the game:
KSR has learned The UK-Michigan game in London will be on December 5, 2020.
It will be played at the O2 Olympic Arena (first college basketball game ever there)
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) December 12, 2019
By the way Kentucky is being paid $500,000 to play in the London game
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) December 12, 2019
Both teams are sure to be competitive next year, so it’ll be interesting to see who wins in this ultimate neutral site game.
Will the game be successful? If it is, more teams could be making the trip across the pond in years to come.
