Introduction to Kentucky Men’s Basketball Schedule
The Kentucky men’s basketball program has finalized its schedule for the 2025-26 season with the announcement of the BBN United Tipoff Classic presented by Kentucky Tourism. This multi-team event completes the Wildcats’ regular-season schedule, which includes games against Nicholls, Valparaiso, and Eastern Illinois.
The BBN United Tipoff Classic
The BBN United Tipoff Classic is a three-game event that will take place in November. The Wildcats will host Nicholls on November 4, Valparaiso on November 7, and Eastern Illinois on November 14. Game times and television assignments will be announced at a later date. This event is part of the newly unveiled official fan club of UK Athletics, BBN United, which offers limited-edition merchandise, exclusive content, and memorable experiences for its members.
Regular Season Schedule
The Wildcats’ regular-season schedule is packed with exciting games against top-notch opponents. They will play 21 regular-season games against NCAA Tournament teams from the previous year, including seven games against Sweet 16 squads and five games against Elite Eight teams. Notably, they will face the defending National Champion Florida Gators twice.
Season Ticket Renewals
Men’s basketball season ticket renewals for the 2025-26 season are currently underway, with a deadline of August 22. Renewals can be completed online through each season ticket holder’s My UK Athletics Account. Fans needing assistance with their online account can contact the UK Ticket Office for help.
Team Outlook
The Kentucky men’s basketball team is coming off a successful season, having made their first Sweet 16 appearance since 2019. They return several key players, including Collin Chandler, Brandon Garrison, Trent Noah, and Otega Oweh, who all contributed to a 24-12 season that featured wins over an NCAA-record-tying eight Associated Press Top 15 foes. The team has also added a highly ranked transfer class, including players like Denzel Aberdeen, Mouhamed Dioubate, Jaland Lowe, Reece Potter, Jayden Quaintance, and Kam Williams.
Schedule Highlights
Some notable games on the Wildcats’ schedule include matchups against Purdue, Georgetown, Louisville, Michigan State, North Carolina, Gonzaga, and St. John’s. They will also face several tough SEC opponents, including Alabama, Tennessee, Texas, and Florida.
Full Schedule
The Wildcats’ full schedule is as follows:
- October 24: Purdue (exhibition)
- October 30: Georgetown (exhibition)
- November 4: Nicholls (BBN United Tipoff Classic)
- November 7: Valparaiso (BBN United Tipoff Classic)
- November 11: at Louisville
- November 14: Eastern Illinois (BBN United Tipoff Classic)
- November 18: vs. Michigan State (Champions Classic)
- November 21: Loyola (Md.)
- November 26: Tennessee Tech
- December 2: North Carolina (ACC/SEC Challenge)
- December 5: vs. Gonzaga
- December 9: North Carolina Central
- December 13: Indiana
- December 20: vs. St. John’s (CBS Sports Classic)
- December 23: Bellarmine
- January 3: at Alabama (SEC)
- January 6/7: Missouri (SEC)
- January 10: Mississippi State (SEC)
- January 13/14: at LSU (SEC)
- January 17: at Tennessee (SEC)
- January 20/21: Texas (SEC)
- January 24: Ole Miss (SEC)
- January 27/28: at Vanderbilt (SEC)
- January 31: at Arkansas (SEC)
- February 3: Oklahoma (SEC)
- February 7: Tennessee (SEC)
- February 14: at Florida (SEC)
- February 17/18: Georgia (SEC)
- February 21: at Auburn (SEC)
- February 24/25: at South Carolina (SEC)
- February 28: Vanderbilt (SEC)
- March 3/4: at Texas A&M (SEC)
- March 7: Florida (SEC)
Conclusion
The Kentucky men’s basketball team has a exciting and challenging schedule ahead of them in the 2025-26 season. With a strong returning core and a highly ranked transfer class, the Wildcats are poised to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. Fans can look forward to a thrilling season with many opportunities to watch their team in action.
