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Butler Men’s Basketball Unveils 2025‑26 Big East Schedule

Butler University’s men’s basketball team officially released its 2025‑26 schedule on Friday, giving the South‑side‑based program’s fans a clear map of the coming season’s non‑conference battles and Big East match‑ups. Head coach LaVall Jordan announced the dates, times and television partners during a brief press conference held at the Butler Athletic Center, where he also highlighted the program’s aspirations for a postseason run.

A Fresh Slate of Big East Rivals

The 26‑game slate reflects Butler’s status as a full‑member of the Big East, following its 2022 move from the Atlantic 10. The schedule includes every conference foe, giving the Bulldogs a balanced set of home, road and neutral‑site games that run from mid‑November to early February. The 2025‑26 season is the first in which the Bulldogs will play a full 18‑game conference schedule, matching the format used by other Big East powerhouses.

Key conference games that have already been announced:

The schedule is carefully balanced: the first half of conference play begins at St. John’s and ends at Seton Hall, with a cluster of home games at the end of January that will allow the Bulldogs to build momentum heading into the postseason.

Non‑Conference Slate

The non‑conference portion of the schedule includes a mix of high‑profile match‑ups and “home‑coming” fixtures that promise to generate buzz. Notable non‑conference games include:

• Oct. 10 vs. North Carolina – a road game at the Dean Dome, part of a high‑stakes ACC‑to‑ACC cross‑conference series.
• Oct. 15 vs. Marquette – an in‑state rivalry that will be a marquee event at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
• Nov. 5 vs. Gonzaga – a nationally televised game on ESPN that will test Butler’s mettle against a perennial contender.
• Nov. 12 vs. Ohio State – a late‑season showdown at the Jerome Schottenstein Center, a potential “win‑or‑lose” match as the Big East and Big Ten seasons converge.

All other games, including a “Mid‑Season Invitational” against a mid‑Atlantic powerhouse, are slated for broadcast on regional sports networks and digital streaming platforms such as ESPN+ and the Big East’s own streaming partner.

Broadcast Partners and Timing

Every game will be listed in Eastern Time on the official Butler Athletics website and will be available through a combination of national and regional broadcasters:

• ESPN – Home games on 7 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. will be carried live on ESPN, ensuring national exposure.
• ESPN+ – Most road games will be streamed on ESPN+, including the home‑coming against Villanova.
• CBS Sports Network – Several marquee match‑ups, such as the opener against St. John’s and the finale against Seton Hall, will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
• Big East Television – The conference’s own channel will cover the final regular‑season game against Providence.

The schedule’s alignment with broadcast windows is designed to maximize viewership and accommodate the Bulldogs’ growing fan base, especially in the Midwest and Northeast.

Coach Jordan’s Vision

During the release ceremony, Jordan emphasized the importance of the new schedule in shaping the team’s postseason prospects. “We’ve built a squad that’s hungry for Big East titles and a deep NCAA run,” he said. “The schedule has tough early‑season tests, but we’ve also positioned ourselves for a solid stretch in January and February that will put us in the conversation for the conference tournament and the NCAAs.”

Jordan also spoke about the recruiting pipeline: “We’ve added three standout transfers and a pair of high‑school prospects who can contribute immediately. The schedule will give us plenty of chances to prove we’re one of the best in the conference.”

Where to Find the Full Schedule

The full 2025‑26 schedule, including practice dates and travel arrangements, is posted on the Butler Athletics website’s “Men’s Basketball” section. Fans can view the PDF and interactive calendar at the link: https://butlersports.com/schedule.aspx?path=mbball. The site also offers a “Schedule Tracker” feature, letting supporters mark games they plan to attend and receive push notifications when ticket sales open.

A Season of Possibility

With a carefully balanced schedule that pits Butler against some of the nation’s top programs and its own Big East rivals, the Bulldogs are primed for a competitive 2025‑26 campaign. Whether the team can maintain consistency throughout the non‑conference stretch and convert that into a strong conference record remains to be seen, but the program’s leadership is optimistic. As the Big East season looms, Butler fans have a clear blueprint for the coming months—big‑time match‑ups, prime‑time TV, and the chance to watch a team with a championship pedigree in action.

Stay tuned for game previews, player spotlights and more updates as the season unfolds.