Big things could be in store for Arizona this season if its talented freshman class meshes well with the returning veterans. The Big 12’s top broadcast partner is in agreement, slotting the Wildcats into half of their signature TV windows.
The UA will play three games on Big Monday during the 2025-26 season, up one from a year ago during its debut season in the Big 12. Trips to BYU and Kansas and a visit from Iowa State will highlight ESPN doubleheaders that begin with ACC matchups.
All told, the Big 12 will have six Big Monday games, with Arizona and Kansas each getting three slots. Defending conference champion Houston and Iowa State will each appear twice, with BYU and Texas Tech making one appearance apiece.
BYU and Kansas are two of Arizona’s three home-and-home opponents on the 18-game conference schedule, along with ASU. The league is expected to release the full conference slate later this month,.
Arizona’s 13-game nonconference schedule, along with two exhibitions, is set but the school hasn’t officially announced it due to some lingering contract issues. It begins Oct. 18 with an exhibition against Saint Mary’s at McKale Center, while the regular season opener is Nov. 3 against defending NCAA champion Florida in Las Vegas and the home opener is Nov. 7 vs. Utah Tech.
Tentative 2025-26 Arizona schedule
Other Big 12 games (dates TBD)
Home: ASU, BYU, Cincinnati, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, West Virginia
Away: ASU, Baylor, Colorado, Houston, TCU, UCF, Utah