Kentucky Men's Basketball SEC Dates Announced - UK Athletics

The Southeastern Conference has released Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball's 2025-26 schedule, featuring high-profile matchups and key roster additions under coach Mark Pope.

The Wildcats' upcoming season includes marquee games against Louisville, North Carolina, Michigan State at Madison Square Garden, and Gonzaga in Nashville. The team returns four key players from their Sweet 16 run, including leading scorer Otega Oweh who averaged 16.2 points per game. Kentucky has assembled one of the nation's top transfer classes, adding national champion Denzel Aberdeen from Florida and defensive standout Jayden Quaintance from Arizona State.

• Schedule features 18 SEC games plus premium non-conference matchups in iconic venues
• Returning core includes Oweh, Chandler, Garrison, and Noah from successful 24-12 campaign
• High-ranked recruiting class combines six transfers with four top freshman prospects
• Season ticket renewals are underway with an August 22 deadline for current holders