BALTIMORE -- UMBC's head men's basketball coach Jim Ferry has unveiled an exciting schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
 
There's so much to look forward to, especially with nine talented newcomers joining the Retrievers this year. We can't wait for the annual Black & Gold scrimmage at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on Saturday, October 11, where fans will get their first glimpse of this dynamic new team. The excitement kicks off on Monday, October 27, when the Retrievers hit the court for an exhibition contest against Maryland. It's the perfect way to get energized for the season ahead!
 

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The Dawgs will engage in five thrilling non-conference matchups with local rivals, including key battles in Washington, D.C., against George Washington and Georgetown.

Season Ticket Renewals begin this week. If you held seats last year, check your inbox and be ready to lock them in before new sales open on September 1st.

New season ticket sales go live on September 15. If you're looking to join us, this is your chance to be part of the action from day one.

For the first time, we are introducing Mid-Court Table Seating. These premium seats are located at center court and include exclusive table access with the best view in the arena. Seating is limited and reserved for our most dedicated fans.
If you're interested, contact Keelah Dixon at keelahd1@umbc.edu for details and availability.

The schedule is set, our teams are locked in, and we are building something special. We can't wait to see you back in the stands.
 
Mark your calendars for Tuesday evening, November 4! That's when the regular season officially tips off as the Retrievers welcome Penn State-York. Following that, we're gearing up for trip to Ohio to challenge Dayton on Saturday, November 8. And let's not forget the local rivalry with Morgan State: the Dawgs will face the Bears on Wednesday, November 12.
 
November is packed with excitement, featuring four more contests where three will be held at the Peake. Former Northeast Conference rival Wagner will travel to Baltimore for a Sunday matinee on November 16. The Retrievers will then take on George Washington in D.C. on Wednesday, November 19. Wrapping up the month, we'll host Notre Dame (Md.) on Monday, November 24, and Delaware State on Saturday, November 29.
 
As we usher in December, the Dawgs will hit the road for four out of six games. The Retrievers will have a second consecutive matchup against Georgetown at the Capital One Arena on Wednesday, December 3. After that, we'll head to Bucknell on Saturday, December 6, before returning home for contests against Buffalo (Tuesday, December 9) and Army (Friday, December 12). Just before Christmas, the Black & Gold heads to Tampa to square off against South Florida on Sunday, December 21. To cap off December, the Retrievers will take on Baltimore rival Coppin State in the last contest of the year on Monday, December 29.
 
Looking ahead to the America East Conference slate, the Retrievers are set up for a fantastic start, enjoying four of their first six games at the Peake! The action kicks off when they host Maine on Thursday, January 8, followed by New Hampshire on Saturday, January 10. The first road trip will challenge the Dawgs against the defending conference champions, Bryant, on Thursday, January 15, alongside a match against Binghamton on Monday, January 19. They'll then return home to face off against NJIT on Thursday, January 22, and UMass Lowell on Saturday, January 24.
 
As the season progresses, the Dawgs will battle through four of the next six league games on the road, beginning in Vermont on Thursday, January 29, and then facing UAlbany on Saturday, January 31.
 
There's excitement in the air as the students are back in session in February. The Retrievers will return home to take on Binghamton on Thursday, February 5, before heading back on the road for contests at Maine (Thursday, February 12) and New Hampshire (Saturday, February 14).
 
The Dawgs then welcome their fans for a three-game homestand hosting Vermont (Thursday, February 19), UAlbany (Saturday, February 21), and Bryant (Thursday, February 26).
 
The regular season will culminate with two final road games at UMass Lowell (Saturday, February 28) and NJIT (Tuesday, March 3).
 
As we gear up for postseason, the America East Conference Quarterfinals will commence on Saturday, March 7, followed by the semifinals on Tuesday, March 10, and the finals on Saturday, March 14, all held at the highest seeds.
 
It's going to be a thrilling season for UMBC basketball!


 

2025-26 Men's Basketball Schedule

Day	Date	Opponent	Time
Monday	October 27	at Maryland (Exhibition)	TBA
Tuesday	November 4	PENN STATE-YORK	6:00 p.m.
Saturday	November 8	at Dayton	TBA
Wednesday	November 12	at Morgan State	7:00 p.m.
Sunday	November 16	WAGNER	12:00 p.m.
Wednesday	November 19	at George Washington	7:00 p.m.
Monday	November 24	NOTRE DAME (MD)	6:00 p.m.
Saturday	November 29	DELAWARE STATE	2:00 p.m.
Wednesday	December 3	at Georgetown	TBA
Saturday	December 6	at Bucknell	12:00 p.m.
Tuesday	December 9	BUFFALO	6:00 p.m.
Friday	December 12	ARMY	6:00 p.m.
Sunday	December 21	at South Florida	TBA
Monday	December 29	at Coppin State	6:00 p.m.
Thursday	January 8	MAINE *	TBA
Saturday	January 10	NEW HAMPSHIRE *	TBA
Thursday	January 15	at Bryant *	TBA
Monday	January 19	at Binghamton *	TBA
Thursday	January 22	NJIT *	TBA
Saturday	January 24	UMASS LOWELL *	TBA
Thursday	January 29	at Vermont *	TBA
Saturday	January 31	at UAlbany *	TBA
Thursday	February 5	BINGHAMTON *	TBA
Thursday	February 12	at Maine *	TBA
Saturday	February 14	at New Hampshire *	TBA
Thursday	February 19	VERMONT *	TBA
Saturday	February 21	UALBANY *	TBA
Thursday	February 26	BRYANT *	TBA
Saturday	February 28	at UMass Lowell *	TBA
Tuesday	March 3	at NJIT *	TBA

* America East contests