The Crimson Tide unveiled its highly anticipated slate against a conference that sent a record number of teams to the NCAA Tournament last season.

The SEC released its full men’s basketball schedule for 2025-26 on Wednesday, with Alabama set to open conference play against a traditional power. The Crimson Tide hosts Kentucky in its first SEC game of the season on Jan. 3 at Coleman Coliseum. Other marquee conference home games include Texas (Jan. 10), Tennessee (Jan. 24) and Auburn (March 7).

After winning 13 of 18 games in conference play in 2024-25, the Crimson Tide announced its 18-game 2025-26 SEC schedule, which starts with a home game against Kentucky Jan. 3 at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama will host Kentucky, Texas, Tennessee, Missouri, Texas A&M, South Carolina, Arkansas, Mississippi State and Auburn at home.