Basketball fans, get ready! The Southeastern Conference (SEC) has unveiled the highly anticipated men's and women's basketball schedules for the 2025-2026 season. Expect thrilling matchups, intense rivalries, and a battle for SEC supremacy.
Florida Gators Aim to Defend Their Title
Fresh off a national championship victory in 2025, the Florida Gators men's basketball team faces a challenging 18-game SEC schedule. The O'Connell Center will host several blockbuster games, including showdowns against Tennessee, Auburn, Alabama, Kentucky, and Arkansas. Key midweek games include clashes with Georgia, LSU, South Carolina, and Mississippi State. The Gators will kick off their SEC campaign on the road against Missouri and conclude it at Kentucky.
The Gators also have some interesting non-conference matchups, including neutral-site games against Arizona and UConn, a road game at Duke, and the annual rivalry game against Florida State.
Kentucky Wildcats Women's Team Ready to Roar
The Kentucky Wildcats women's basketball team will open their SEC season on New Year's Day at LSU and finish against South Carolina. Head Coach Kenny Brooks is looking to build on a strong first season, where the Wildcats finished fourth in the SEC. They are aiming to continue their impressive scoring and defensive performance within the conference.
The Wildcats' schedule includes 16 conference games, with eight at home and eight away. They will have just one home-and-away series with a conference opponent, a format adjusted following the addition of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC.
SEC Schedule Highlights
- Both the Gators and Wildcats will face tough competition throughout the season.
- Key home games will be crucial for securing victories and improving conference standings.
- Non-conference matchups will provide valuable experience and test the teams' abilities.
- Game times and television information will be announced at a later date, so stay tuned!
Prepare for an exciting season of SEC basketball! The competition will be fierce, and the road to the SEC Championship will be filled with unforgettable moments.