The Players Era Festival is an American early-season college basketball tournament. The tournament takes place in Las Vegas, Nevada, with games being played at Michelob Ultra Arena and T-Mobile Arena during the Thanksgiving week. The tournament was created to give at least $1 million toward each team's name, image and likeness (NIL). The inaugural edition was played during the men's basketball season in 2024. A womens's tournament was created in 2025.
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