Louisville men’s basketball will open up the season against rival Kentucky this season, then two days later will start the renewal of a six-year series with another rival.The Cardinals will play Memphis on Dec. 13 at the KFC Yum! Center.The schools announced the signing of a six-year series with each other on Thursday.Louisville will make the trip to the FedExForum in 2026 to play the Tigers, with dates and venues for the remaining four games yet to be finalized.The Cardinals and Tigers have shared conferences over the year: Missouri Valley Conference, Metro Conference, Conference USA, and the latest being the American Athletic Conference.Louisville leads the all-time series 54-36.The last time these two teams played was in December 2017, with Louisville winning 81-72.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
Louisville men’s basketball will open up the season against rival Kentucky this season, then two days later will start the renewal of a six-year series with another rival.
The Cardinals will play Memphis on Dec. 13 at the KFC Yum! Center.
The schools announced the signing of a six-year series with each other on Thursday.
Louisville will make the trip to the FedExForum in 2026 to play the Tigers, with dates and venues for the remaining four games yet to be finalized.
The Cardinals and Tigers have shared conferences over the year: Missouri Valley Conference, Metro Conference, Conference USA, and the latest being the American Athletic Conference.
Louisville leads the all-time series 54-36.
The last time these two teams played was in December 2017, with Louisville winning 81-72.