Arkansas Razorbacks face UA-Pine Bluff in season opener

The No. 12/13 Arkansas Razorbacks are set to begin their 2026–27 men’s basketball season on Tuesday, November 3, against the UA-Pine Bluff Golden Lions. The matchup, held at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, marks the first time these two programs have met in men’s basketball.

Arkansas enters the season with a strong historical record in openers, having won 52 of their last 55. Head coach John Calipari holds a 1–0 record against UAPB from his tenure at Memphis. Following this game, Arkansas is scheduled to play No. 9/10 Virginia in Washington, D.C., on November 8.

Statistically, Arkansas ranked second nationally in points scored last season, averaging 90.2 points per game, while UAPB ranked 138th offensively. The game will be broadcast on SEC Network+.