Georgetown Hosts Maryland at Capital One Arena

The Hoyas and Terrapins meet Saturday in the 68th game of a series dating to 1911, with Georgetown hosting.

Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Basketball

Georgetown Hosts Maryland at Capital One Arena

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Georgetown hosts Maryland in men's basketball at Capital One Arena on Saturday, November 7. The matchup renews a rivalry that has a four-year home-and-home agreement signed in 2024.

Why it matters

The game restores a long-running rivalry after nearly a decade without regular meetings, and it gives both programs a chance to measure their early-season progress. The series is a historical one, with Maryland holding a 39-28 all-time lead.

Maryland leads the all-time series 39-28 across 68 meetings dating to 1911, and Georgetown beat Maryland 70-60 in College Park last year. Maryland finished 12-21 last season under coach Buzz Williams, while Georgetown has posted one winning season since 2019.

The players

Georgetown Hoyas

Georgetown University's men's basketball program, a member of the Big East Conference, competing in the matchup as the home team.

Maryland Terrapins

The University of Maryland's men's basketball program, a member of the Big Ten Conference, traveling to Washington for the game.

Ed Cooley

Georgetown's head men's basketball coach, who discussed the matchup and the value of renewing the rivalry locally.

Buzz Williams

Maryland's head men's basketball coach, whose team finished 12-21 last season.

The details

Georgetown is offering $1 beer with a two-drink limit on the night of the game. Maryland is promoting the matchup as a "Red Out" even though it is the visiting team, and Georgetown coach Ed Cooley has discussed the game as if it were a road contest.

2011: The series dates back to its first meeting in 1911.
2024: A four-year home-and-home agreement renewing the rivalry was signed.
2025: Georgetown beat Maryland 70-60 in College Park.
Saturday, November 7, 2026: Georgetown hosts Maryland at Capital One Arena.

Season Trajectory

The game comes after a 1911-origin series that was interrupted for nearly a decade before the 2024 agreement restored regular meetings. Its outcome may shape early-season perception for two programs still searching for consistency in the Big East and Big Ten.

Fans attending Saturday's game can buy $1 beer with a two-drink limit at Capital One Arena. Ticket prices start at $39 on SeatGeek, which may influence how many local fans choose to attend.

The takeaway

Renewed rivalries can bring new energy to a local market, and Saturday's game offers fans a chance to watch a long-established series return to Washington. Checking ticket listings early may help fans find better pricing before the game.