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San Diego State University’s men’s basketball team has released its schedule for the upcoming season, featuring six non-conference home games. Despite efforts, the Aztecs will not host major programs, focusing instead on preparing for a transition to the Pac-12. The season kicks off with an exhibition game against UCLA and includes key matchups with teams like Michigan and Oregon. The Aztecs aim to conclude their final year in the Mountain West with a competitive slate as they prepare for their new conference.
San Diego – San Diego State University’s men’s basketball team unveiled its schedule for the 2025-26 season on Monday, featuring a total of six non-conference home games. Despite the team’s recent successes, they will not welcome any major programs, such as Gonzaga, to Viejas Arena this season.
Head coach Brian Dutcher noted the challenges of scheduling high-profile opponents, a consequence of their success on the court. Although the Aztecs aimed to secure a home-and-home series with a notable program, those efforts did not come to fruition. This season will also be significant for the Aztecs, as it marks their last year in the Mountain West Conference before transitioning to the Pac-12 in the following year.
The season kicks off with an exhibition game against UCLA on October 17, which will be open to the public for the first time, with proceeds supporting the basketball program’s fundraising efforts. This is a change from previous years when exhibition games were only open to a select few. In this game, every player on the roster will get the opportunity to participate, allowing the team to prepare adequately for their upcoming season.
Moving on to regular season play, San Diego State’s opening game is against Long Beach State on November 4. Other non-conference matchups include Idaho State on November 9, followed by Troy on November 18. The Aztecs will also participate in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, where they are scheduled to face Michigan on November 24 and Oregon on November 25.
December will bring additional non-conference games, including contests against Utah Valley on December 3 and Lamar on December 10. The team will meet Air Force for a Mountain West matchup on December 17 before taking on Arizona at PHX Arena as part of the Naismith Hall of Fame Series on December 20. They will then return home to face Whittier College on December 22 before continuing with Mountain West play.
The conference season will commence at home against Air Force on December 30, where the Aztecs will take on several teams that participated in the 2025 NCAA tournament. In total, the full schedule comprises 20 Mountain West games and 10 non-conference games, with at least 13 games against teams that made it to the recent tournament—six of which will be hosted at Viejas Arena.
Despite the challenges of securing opponents, the Aztecs have structured a competitive schedule showcasing their determination to perform well, both in non-conference and Mountain West play. Their Mountain West slate consists of a unique format, allowing home-and-home matchups with nine teams and single games against two others. This season includes games against Boise State, Nevada, Fresno State, Wyoming, New Mexico, Grand Canyon, Colorado State, Utah State, and UNLV.
As the regular season wraps up on March 7 against UNLV, attention will shift to the Mountain West Tournament scheduled for March 11-14 in Las Vegas. With the transition to the Pac-12 looming, the Aztecs are eager to conclude their time in the Mountain West on a high note, looking forward to future opportunities in a new conference.
In summary, the upcoming season for San Diego State men’s basketball promises to be thrilling and historic as they engage with a mix of non-conference and conference opponents while paving their way to the Pac-12.
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Additional Resources
- San Diego State University Men’s Basketball Schedule Reveal
- NBC San Diego: Aztecs Get Creative with 2025-26 Basketball Schedule
- Sports Illustrated: San Diego State Unveils Full Men’s Basketball Schedule
- San Diego Union-Tribune: SDSU Announces Full Men’s Basketball Schedule for 2025-26
- Audacy: San Diego State Announces Men’s Hoops Schedule
- Wikipedia: San Diego State Aztecs Men’s Basketball
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