Mississippi State is coming off its third-straight season with 20 or more wins under Chris Jans and third-straight NCAA Tournament appearance. This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/mississippistate as SEC announces 2025-26 Mississippi State men's basketball conference schedule.

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.

All nine SEC opponents that visit Lloyd Noble Center in 2026 made the 2025 NCAA Tournament, including five that advanced to at least the Sweet 16: Florida (national champion), Auburn (Final Four), Alabama (Elite Eight), Arkansas (Sweet 16) and Ole Miss (Sweet 16).