BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The entirety of the 2025-26 Kentucky men’s basketball schedule has been finalized with the Southeastern Conference’s announcement of dates, tip times and television designations for all league schedules.

The Wildcats are slated to play 21 regular-season games against NCAA Tournament teams from a year ago. UK will play seven of last year’s Sweet 16 squads and five Elite Eight teams, including two matchups against the defending National Champion Florida Gators.

The complete schedule is below. All times listed are Eastern: Date Opponent/Event Location TV Network Tip Time Oct. 11 Big Blue Madness Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center SECN+ 6 p.m. Oct. 17 Blue-White Historic Memorial Coliseum SECN+ 7 p.m. Oct. 24 Purdue (exhibition) Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center

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