With a few months until the season begins, LSU basketball released its non-conference schedule for the 2025-26 season. The SEC schedule had been released earlier.
The schedule includes 13 non-conference games, up to four of which will be against high-major opponents. Eight non-conference games will be at home, four will be held at a neutral site, and one — the ACC/SEC Challenge matchup with Boston College — will be a true road game.
Also notable is that the Tigers are bucking the tradition of scheduling a preseason exhibition. The first time LSU will take the court will be Nov. 5 against Tarleton State.
Tip-off times and TV schedules will be announced at a later date. Here’s a look at the Tigers’ non-conference schedule:
LSU Men’s Basketball 2025 Non-Conference ScheduleWednesday, November 5: Tarleton StateMonday, Nov. 10: New OrleansThursday, Nov. 13: Florida InternationalTuesday, Nov. 18: Alcorn StateFriday, Nov. 21: OmahaFriday, Nov. 28: Drake* (8:30 p.m.)Saturday, Nov. 29: Georgia Tech or DePaul* (3 p.m. or 6 p.m.)Wednesday, December 3: @ Boston College#Sunday, Dec. 7: Texas Tech%Saturday, Dec. 13: SMU^Friday, Dec. 19: Southeastern LouisianaMonday, Dec. 22: Prairie View A&MMonday, Dec. 29: Southern Miss
*Emerald Coast Classic in Niceville, Fla.
#ACC/SEC Challenge
%Coast to Coast Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas
^Compete 4 Cause Classic in New Orleans. Doubleheader with LSU women’s basketball vs. Louisiana Tech