News Summary
San Diego State University has unveiled its complete men’s basketball schedule for the upcoming season, featuring a mix of 20 Mountain West Conference games and 10 non-conference matchups, alongside two exhibition contests. The Aztecs will face 13 opponents from the previous NCAA Tournament, including notable teams like UCLA and USD. With a significant schedule leading to their transition to the Pac-12 Conference, SDSU aims for favorable tournament seeding while engaging fans with exciting home games at Viejas Arena.
San Diego – San Diego State University (SDSU) has officially announced its complete men’s basketball schedule for the 2025-26 season, outlining a competitive lineup that includes 20 Mountain West Conference games, 10 non-conference matchups, and two exhibition contests. The Aztecs’ on-court journey begins with their first game scheduled for November 4 against Long Beach State.
This season, the Aztecs will see a challenging slate as they face at least 13 opponents who participated in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Among the notable non-conference home games, SDSU will host matchups with high-profile teams such as UCLA, the University of San Diego (USD), and Long Beach State, as well as other opponents including Idaho State, Troy, Utah Valley, and Lamar.
In preparation for the upcoming season, the Aztecs will also participate in two exhibition games. The first exhibition will occur on October 17 against UCLA, followed by a second match on October 29 against USD, both set to take place at Viejas Arena. The exhibitions are designed not only to prepare the team for the challenges ahead but also to engage fans, with proceeds from the UCLA game contributing to the basketball program’s retention and recruiting fund.
As the regular season unfolds, the Aztecs are set to enter the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, where they will face Michigan on November 24 and Oregon on November 25. Should they progress, a third opponent will be determined based on previous results in the tournament. Additionally, SDSU has scheduled a neutral game against Arizona at PHX Arena in Phoenix on December 20.
The Aztecs will kick off their Mountain West Conference schedule on December 17 when they host Air Force. The conference schedule will continue with a match on December 30 against San Jose State. The college basketball landscape is shifting towards the end of the 2025-26 season with a return to an unbalanced format, meaning that the Aztecs will not be competing against Fresno State away and San Jose State at home this year. The Mountain West schedule will conclude on March 7 against UNLV.
This season marks an important transition for SDSU as it prepares to leave the Mountain West Conference and join the restructured Pac-12 Conference in the 2026-27 season. Coach Brian Dutcher has underscored the significance of taking on a challenging schedule, particularly in relation to securing favorable NCAA Tournament seeding.
Home games at Viejas Arena will total 16 this season, marking the highest number of home games in several years. The lone bye week for the Aztecs will be on February 10, allowing the team to regroup amidst a rigorous schedule. Meanwhile, key matchups against strong rivals like New Mexico and UNLV will further enhance the season’s competitive landscape.
By revealing the complete schedule in a single announcement, SDSU aims to give fans and players alike a comprehensive view of the upcoming season. The Aztecs have historically prioritized facing tough opponents early in the season, providing a robust foundation for advancing to the NCAA tournament.
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