News Summary
The UCF men’s basketball team is set to host an exhibition game against LSU at Addition Financial Arena. This significant matchup follows UCF’s exhibition with Duke. Fans can look forward to a postgame meet-and-greet with the Knights, with more details to be announced. The Knights also have an action-packed non-conference schedule ahead, including games against notable teams and a revamped roster featuring many newcomers. Season tickets are currently available for eager fans.
Orlando, FL – The UCF men’s basketball team has announced an additional exhibition game against LSU, scheduled for Sunday, October 26, 2025, at noon. This game will take place at Addition Financial Arena, marking the Knights’ first home game of the 2025-26 season. The exhibition will follow closely after UCF’s exhibition against Duke at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 21, 2025.
This matchup is historically significant for the UCF program, as it will be the first occasion that they host LSU at Addition Financial Arena. The two teams faced off last season in a regular-season game at the inaugural Greenbrier Tip-Off, where LSU triumphed in a thrilling triple overtime contest with a final score of 109-102.
After the exhibition game against LSU, fans will have the chance to participate in a postgame meet-and-greet with the Knights. Further details regarding this event will be announced in the future.
UCF is set to open the regular season at home against Hofstra on November 3, 2025. The non-conference schedule features a robust lineup, including nine home games, one true road game, and two neutral-site matchups. Notably, the Knights will also host SEC opponents such as Vanderbilt and Florida A&M during the season.
Additionally, UCF will visit Texas A&M as part of their home-and-home series, following an upset victory against them in last year’s season opener. The Knights will face other non-conference opponents, including Oakland, Pittsburgh, Quinnipiac, VMI, Towson, Mercer, and Florida Gulf Coast, throughout the season.
UCF’s Big 12 conference opponents will be announced at a later date, with confirmed home games featuring powerhouse teams like Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, Kansas, TCU, and Texas Tech. Exclusive road games in the Big 12 will see the Knights compete against BYU, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas State, and Utah.
As the team gears up for the new season, UCF will showcase a revamped roster, bringing in 13 newcomers, with 11 players having arrived via the transfer portal. Last season, UCF completed the year with a record of 20-17 and finished 12th in the Big 12.
Season tickets for UCF men’s basketball are currently available, with single-game tickets expected to go on sale later. As a member of the Big 12 Conference, UCF aims to enhance its reputation and visibility through its athletics programs.
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Additional Resources
- News Journal Online: UCF Knights Basketball Schedule
- Orlando Sentinel: UCF Knights Men’s Basketball Schedule
- UCF Knights: Exhibition Game Against Duke
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Basketball
- Orlando Sentinel: UCF Knights Men’s Basketball Update
- Google News: UCF Knights Basketball
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