The Louisville Cardinals have finalized their opponents for the 2025-2026 college basketball season.
The Cardinals will open their season on November 3 at KFC Yum! Center, hosting the South Carolina State Bulldogs.
Their final game of the season is set for March 7 at the Watsco Center, where they will face the Miami Hurricanes on the road.
This season, the Cardinals will compete in 31 regular-season games, including 18 at home and 13 either away or at neutral venues.
Some games may change due to unforeseen mid-season circumstances.
Full Louisville Cardinals Schedule for the 2025-2026 College Basketball Season
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3 | 9 p.m. | South Carolina State Bulldogs | KFC Yum! Center |
| Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. | Jackson State Tigers | KFC Yum! Center |
| Nov. 11 | 8 p.m. | Kentucky Wildcats | KFC Yum! Center |
| Nov. 15 | 12 p.m. | Ohio Bobcats | KFC Yum! Center |
| Nov. 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Cincinnati Bearcats | Heritage Bank Center |
| Nov. 24 | 7 p.m. | Eastern Michigan Eagles | KFC Yum! Center |
| Nov. 26 | 9 p.m. | NJIT Highlanders | KFC Yum! Center |
| Dec. 3 | 6 p.m. | Arkansas Razorbacks | Bud Walton Arena |
| Dec. 6 | 2 p.m. | Indiana Hoosiers | Gainbridge Fieldhouse |
| Dec. 13 | 3:30 p.m. | Memphis Tigers | KFC Yum! Center |
| Dec. 16 | 7 p.m. | Tennessee Volunteers | Thompson–Boling Arena |
| Dec. 20 | 12 p.m. | Montana Grizzlies | KFC Yum! Center |
| Dec. 30 | 6 p.m. | California Golden Bears | Haas Pavilion |
| Jan. 2 | 5 p.m. | Stanford Cardinal | Stanford Maples Pavilion |
| Jan. 6 | 7 p.m. | Duke Blue Devils | KFC Yum! Center |
| Jan. 10 | 12 p.m. | Boston Eagles | KFC Yum! Center |
| Jan. 13 | 7 p.m. | Virginia Cavaliers | KFC Yum! Center |
| Jan. 17 | 8 p.m. | Pittsburgh Panthers | Petersen Events Center |
| Jan. 24 | 3:30 p.m. | Virginia Tech Hokies | KFC Yum! Center |
| Jan. 26 | 7 p.m. | Duke Blue Devils | Cameron Indoor Stadium |
| Jan. 31 | 2 p.m. | SMU Mustangs | KFC Yum! Center |
| Feb. 4 | 7 p.m. | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | KFC Yum! Center |
| Feb. 7 | 12 p.m. | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum |
| Feb. 9 | 7 p.m. | North Carolina State Wolfpack | KFC Yum! Center |
| Feb. 14 | 4 p.m. | Baylor Bears | Dickies Arena |
| Feb. 17 | 7 p.m. | SMU Mustangs | Moody Coliseum |
| Feb. 21 | 2:15 p.m. | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | KFC Yum! Center |
| Feb. 23 | 7 p.m. | North Carolina Tar Heels | Dean E. Smith Center |
| Feb. 28 | 12 a.m. | Clemson Tigers | Littlejohn Coliseum |
| March 3 | 9 p.m. | Syracuse Orange | KFC Yum! Center |
| March 7 | 2 p.m. | Miami Hurricanes | Watsco Center |
