The SEC released its full men’s basketball schedule for 2025-26 on Wednesday, with Alabama set to open conference play against a traditional power. The Crimson Tide hosts Kentucky in its first SEC game of the season on Jan. 3 at Coleman Coliseum. Other marquee conference home games include Texas (Jan. 10), Tennessee (Jan. 24) and Auburn (March 7).

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.

The Crimson Tide unveiled its highly anticipated slate against a conference that sent a record number of teams to the NCAA Tournament last season.