MEDLEY, Fla. — The much-anticipated 1-on-1 tournament by Unrivaled is about to kick off this week, with a staggering $350,000 prize up for grabs. The action-packed event will feature eight thrilling first-round games on Monday evening, followed by the second round and quarterfinal games on Tuesday. The intensity will ramp up until the culminating semifinals and final showdown on Friday night. The eventual champion is set to walk away with a whopping $200,000, while the runner-up will secure $50,000, and the other two semifinalists will each claim $25,000. Not just that, each club teammate of the victor will also be awarded $10,000 for their support.
For all the ins and outs of the Unrivaled 1-on-1 tournament, keep an eye out for real-time updates from USA TODAY Sports on Monday night. In an exciting preview, Napheesa Collier of the Lunar Owls is seen powering toward the basket against Courtney Vandersloot of the Mist during a recent game at Wayfair Arena in Miami on January 17, 2025.
Unrivaled games can be caught live on cable television on TNT and TruTV in the United States, and on TSN+ in Canada. For those looking to stream the action, Unrivaled games are available on Max within the U.S., and on YouTube for international viewers. Additionally, Sling TV provides an avenue to watch the games live.
Monday’s schedule is packed with eight exhilarating matchups in the first round, showcasing top talent like Napheesa Collier vs. Katie Lou Samuelson, Chelsea Gray vs. Shakira Austin, Kahleah Cooper vs. Aliyah Boston, Rhyne Howard vs. Lexie Hull, Skylar Diggins-Smith vs. Dearica Hamby, Allisha Gray vs. Jordin Canada, Jackie Young vs. Rickea Jackson, and Breanna Stewart vs. Aaliyah Edwards.
Moving on to Tuesday, the second round will feature winners from the previous day alongside seven players entering due to unfortunate player injuries. Noteworthy matchups include Jewell Loyd vs. Rae Burrell and Satou Sabally vs. DiJonai Carrington, as well as Arike Ogunbowale, Azurá Stevens, and Courtney Williams facing the first-round winners. The victor between Stewart and Edwards will progress directly to the quarterfinals due to the unavailability of the other players in their bracket.
Unfortunately, several players will be unable to partake in the 1-on-1 tournament due to injury, as announced by Unrivaled on Sunday night. This list includes Tiffany Hayes, Kayla McBride, Alyssa Thomas, Natasha Cloud, Brittney Sykes, Kate Martin, and Marina Mabrey. Additionally, Angel Reese, Brittney Griner, Sabrina Ionescu, Courtney
