Overview

• The Southeastern Conference released an 18-game conference slate for each of its 16 member men’s basketball teams on Aug. 6.
• Alabama opens league play on Jan. 3 at Coleman Coliseum against Kentucky and splits its nine home-and-nine road games, including Saturday meetings with Auburn on Feb. 7 and March 7.
• Auburn’s home-and-home rotation now features Arkansas instead of Georgia, and its schedule includes home games against Texas A&M, South Carolina and a Feb. 7 contest with Alabama.
• Arkansas will host Tennessee in its opener at Bud Walton Arena on Jan. 3 and welcome Sweet 16 teams Kentucky and Auburn for additional Saturday home games.
• Exact tipoff times and television designations for numerous conference matchups remain to be announced ahead of the 2025-26 season.