Arizona men’s basketball has finalized tip times and broadcast details for several high-profile matchups on its 2026-27 nonconference and conference schedule, providing fans with definitive viewing information for key early-season tests.
Arizona Las Vegas Season Opener Against UCLA
The Wildcats open the 2026-27 regular season in Las Vegas on Nov. 2 against UCLA with an 8 p.m. MT tip, broadcast nationally on TNT. The matchup headlines a quadrupleheader at T-Mobile Arena that also features the Arizona women’s basketball team facing Stanford at 11:30 a.m. MT on CBS Sports Network.
December Neutral-Site Hall of Fame Series Matchups
Arizona plays two neutral-site Hall of Fame Series games during December. The Wildcats face St. John’s at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. MT, with FOX carrying the broadcast. This marks the first meeting between the two programs since the 2019-20 season in San Francisco. On Dec. 19, Arizona takes on Arkansas at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix at 4:30 p.m. MT on ESPN. This game serves as a rematch of last season’s NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 contest, which the Wildcats won in San Jose.
Big 12 Conference Big Monday Televised Games
While the majority of the 2026-27 schedule awaits television designations and start times, two Big 12 Conference matchups have received official time and TV slots. Both contests are part of the Big Monday television package on ESPN, featuring Arizona hosting TCU on Feb. 8 and traveling to play BYU on Feb. 22. Each of these conference games is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. MT.
