Peoria, IL -- Bradley men's basketball has announced its full 2025-26 schedule.
Following the release of the Missouri Valley Conference men's basketball schedule, the Braves' full 2025–26 schedule is now complete. The schedule features 16 opportunities to catch the Braves at Carver Arena before Arch Madness in St. Louis, Missouri.
Schedule Breakdown
Bradley will have plenty of chances to prove their mettle in 2025–26 with 31 games spanning November through March, including 16 home games at Carver Arena. The Braves will face high-quality opponents in various locations spanning from coast to coast before beginning Missouri Valley Conference play in December.
Terry's Chocolate ESPN Events Invitational
The Braves' multi-team event (MTE) this season is the Terry's Chocolate Invitational, held at State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, Florida. Bradley's first-round matchup will be against the Princeton Tigers out of the Ivy League. The Braves have had success in ESPN Event tournaments, having won the Myrtle Beach Invitational last season in Conway, South Carolina last season. In the second game, Bradley will face either Temple or UC San Diego. Other possible opponents for BU's third game include Liberty, Rhode Island, Towson, and Vermont. The tournament runs from November 24–26.
Missouri Valley Conference Slate
With Missouri State departing from the Missouri Valley Conference, the Braves return to a 20-game conference schedule, playing every team once at home and once on the road. MVC play begins December 18 on the road against Indiana State, followed by BU's MVC home opener against in-state rival Southern Illinois on December 21.
Throughout the conference schedule, the Braves will face several "road swings" with back-to-back away games occurring January 1–4, January 17–21, and February 15–18. Notable matchups include the first of two games against I-74 rival and preseason league favorite Illinois State on January 17, with the return game in Peoria on February 21. The Braves will also play longtime rival Drake twice: first in Peoria on January 7, then in Des Moines on January 31. Bradley's final home game of the regular season will be on March 1 against the Murray State Racers, who were picked third in the preseason poll.
Season Tickets and Ticket Plans
Fans can contact the Bradley Athletics Ticket Office at (309) 677-2625 or visit us online to learn more about ticketing options, including Flex Plans and Season Tickets.
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