LEXINGTON — The two winningest programs in college basketball history square off once more tonight in the Windy City.

In the all-time wins race, Kentucky basketball enters with 2,446, just ahead of Kansas' 2,440.

Both teams are 2-0 in 2026-27. The Wildcats have victories over Manhattan and James Madison, while the Jayhawks claim triumphs against Fordham and Middle Tennessee. (Kansas lost to Louisville in a preseason game.)

The Cats lead the all-time series against KU, 24-12. But the Jayhawks have had the upper hand the past decade, going 6-2 since the calendar flipped to 2016. This will be the first time since Mark Pope took over as UK's coach — he's now in Year 3 on the job — he'll clash with KU.

Tonight's matchup is part of this year's Champions Classic; Duke faces Michigan State in the first game of the event at the United Center in Chicago.

Here's what you need to know to follow today's game between the Wildcats and Jayhawks from home:

Kentucky vs. Kansas basketball start time

UK and Kansas are slated to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET today at the United Center.

What channel is Kentucky basketball vs. Kansas on today?

How to listen to Kentucky vs. Kansas on the radio

Tom Leach (play-by-play) and Jack Givens (analyst) will have the UK radio network call on 840 AM in Louisville and both 630 AM and 98.1 FM in Lexington.

You can also listen online via UKAthletics.com.