The SEC released its full conference schedule Wednesday, giving college basketball fans a clearer view of the top matchups for the 2025–26 season.
The SEC made history last season by sending a record 14 teams to the NCAA Tournament. Auburn advanced to the Final Four for just the second time in program history, and Florida captured the national championship with a thrilling win over Houston in San Antonio.
The Gators open SEC play Jan. 3 against Missouri in one of several marquee matchups set for that weekend. Tennessee will travel to Arkansas, while Kentucky takes on Alabama the same day.
Headlining the slate for the second straight year is a showdown between Arkansas and Kentucky. The Wildcats will be seeking revenge after John Calipari, who spent 15 seasons as Kentucky’s head coach, returned to Kentucky’s Rupp Arena last year and led Arkansas to a major upset. The two teams meet Jan. 31 at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in a game that’s expected to impact the SEC title race.
With the full schedule out, here are five SEC games to watch this season.
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