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Shutdown Threatens UConn–Louisville Opener in Germany as ESPN Weighs U.S. Backup

Planners signal the game would move to a U.S. site if the shutdown extends past Monday.

UConn coach Geno Auriemma, right, speaks with Louisville coach Jeff Walz before a game at KFC Yum! Center in Kentucky in January 2019. The teams will meet in this year's season opener. (File Photo)
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Overview

  • ESPN says it is exploring contingency plans for the Nov. 4 Armed Forces Classic scheduled at Ramstein Air Base.
  • A source reports the matchup would shift to a neutral U.S. venue, with Washington Navy Yard under consideration, if the shutdown continues through Oct. 20.
  • Ramstein is operating with reduced services, placing many civilians in non-work, non-pay status and halting event logistics and communications with ESPN since Oct. 6.
  • Stakeholders are set to meet next week to review options, with Louisville and UConn deferring to ESPN for the site decision.
  • If the shutdown persists to Nov. 4, it would tie the 35-day record; the event is slated to be the Armed Forces Classic’s first featuring women’s teams and the third at Ramstein.