KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Southeastern Conference has released the 2025-26 men’s basketball schedule. Tennessee will play 18 conference games between January 3, 2026 and March 7, 2026. Ten conference matchups will be played on Saturdays with the others taking place midweek.

Tennessee basketball has a hectic January schedule in SEC play with matchups against defending national champion Florida, Auburn, Kentucky and Alabama

The Vols will open conference play at Arkansas on Jan. 3, 2026. Tennessee will begin a home portion of its league schedule against Texas on Jan. 6 or 7, 2026. On Jan. 10, 2026, Tennessee will travel to Florida before returning home to face Texas A&M on Jan. 13 or 14, 2026.