The Big Ten Conference has officially released its comprehensive schedules for both men’s and women’s basketball for the 2025-26 season. Fans can anticipate an exciting season with a mix of traditional rivalries and high-stakes matchups.

Men’s Basketball Schedule Highlights

While the college basketball season kicks off in early November, conference play in the Big Ten will commence in December. A total of 18 conference games are scheduled to take place from December 2 to December 13. After a brief pause for the holiday season, action resumes on January 2, 2026, featuring three games.

Notable Matchups

• January 3: Wisconsin vs. Purdue — A key early season clash.
• January 7: Indiana vs. Maryland — A meeting between two new coaches, Darian DeVries and Buzz Williams.
• January 10: Michigan vs. Wisconsin — A rematch of the 2025 Big Ten Tournament Championship.
• February 17: Michigan State vs. UCLA — Coaches Tom Izzo and Mick Cronin go head-to-head.
• March 3: Illinois vs. Oregon — A matchup of last year’s tournament teams.
• March 8: Michigan State vs. Michigan — The season finale features a historic rivalry.

Women’s Basketball Schedule Highlights

The women’s schedule promises equally thrilling action, beginning with a notable rivalry game early in January. Notable dates on the calendar include:

Key Games

• January 3: USC vs. UCLA — A matchup featuring top recruit Jazzy Davidson against Lauren Betts.
• January 11: Iowa vs. Indiana — An essential rivalry encounter.
• January 18: UCLA vs. Maryland — This game features last season’s third-place team from the Big Ten.

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