It’s been a long time since St. John’s and Alabama faced off on the court. Now, both men’s teams look for the ultimate bragging rights on Saturday.
The all-time series between both programs is tied, 2-2. The last game played was in 1982.
Last season, the Red Storm (1-0) had a breakout year under Rick Pitino, winning the Big East Championship and making it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. St. John’s, ranked fifth, started this season with a blowout win against Quinnipiac.
Ranked 15th, Alabama (1-0) advanced to the Elite Eight last year. The Crimson Tide, under Nate Oats, made a statement against North Dakota to start the season.
Here's everything that you need to know about watching St. John's vs. Alabama, including TV and streaming information.
What channel is St. John's vs. Alabama basketball on?
- TV channel: FS1
- Live stream: DirecTV
St. John's vs. Alabama will air on FS1. Fans can stream the game with DirecTV.
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St. John's vs. Alabama start time
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 8
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
St. John's vs. Alabama will tip off at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Nov. 8. The game will be held at Madison Square Garden in New York.
"The World's Most Famous Arena" can hold up to 19,500 people.
St. John's vs. Alabama radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Fans can listen to St. John's vs. Alabama live with SiriusXM, with team-specific calls available on channel 201 (St. John's broadcast) and 384 (Alabama broadcast).
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St. John's basketball schedule 2025
Here's a look at St. John's upcoming schedule:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Nov. 8 | vs. Alabama | Noon |
| Nov. 15 | vs. William & Mary | 6 p.m. |
| Nov. 20 | vs. Bucknell | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 24 | vs. Iowa State | 4:30 p.m. |
Alabama basketball schedule 2025
Here's a look at Alabama's upcoming schedule:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
| Nov. 8 | at St. John's | Noon |
| Nov. 13 | vs. Purdue | 7 p.m. |
| Nov. 19 | vs. Illinois | 9 p.m. |
| Nov. 24 | vs. Gonzaga | 9:30 p.m. |
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