Bedlam basketball returns to Oklahoma City with Men’s and Women’s doubleheader December 13

One of college basketball’s longest-running rivalries is returning to downtown Oklahoma City—and this time, it’s double the action. The Oklahoma State Cowboys and Cowgirls will face off against the Oklahoma Sooners in a Bedlam hoops doubleheader on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Paycom Center.

For the first time, both the men’s and women’s teams will share the stage in OKC. This follows a landmark moment last December when Paycom Center hosted a neutral-site Bedlam men’s game for the first time since OU’s move to the SEC.

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“It was an incredible experience for Oklahoma City to fill the arena with both OSU and OU fans in 2024,” said Paycom Center General Manager Chris Semrau. “We are honored to not only continue to host the Bedlam tradition, but also expand it by adding the women’s game.”

Tickets on Sale

Fans can purchase one ticket that includes admission to both games. General public ticket sales begin Friday, August 1 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster. OSU fans can access a special presale starting today using promo code “GOOSU.”

The men’s rivalry, which has been contested at least once per season since 1927-28, will see its 251st meeting. The Cowgirls and Sooners renew their rivalry after a one-year break; both teams were nationally ranked and reached the NCAA Tournament in 2025.

Game times will be announced at a later date pending television assignments.

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