The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team has announced details for two upcoming games: a home game against the West Virginia Mountaineers in January 2026, and an away game against the Houston Cougars in February 2026.
Both matchups will be broadcast across various platforms, with betting odds also released for each contest.
Arizona to Host West Virginia Mountaineers
The Arizona Wildcats are scheduled to host the West Virginia Mountaineers at the McKale Center in Tucson, Arizona. This game marks West Virginia's first visit to Tucson since 1992.
Game Details:
- Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- Time: 12 p.m. MT
- Location: McKale Center; Tucson, Arizona
Broadcast Information:
- Television: CBS (Play-by-play: Spero Dedes, Analyst: Clark Kellogg)
- Online Stream: CBSSports.com
- Radio: Wildcats Sports Radio 1290 AM
Betting Information:
- FanDuel Sportsbook lists Arizona as 17.5-point favorites.
- The over/under for the game is 144.5 points.
- KenPom.com projects Arizona to have a 94 percent chance of winning.
Arizona to Face Houston Cougars
The Arizona Wildcats are set to play the Houston Cougars in a game that has been described as a competition for first place in the Big 12 Conference.
The Wildcats have previously lost three meetings against Houston under coach Tommy Lloyd, including the conference tournament title game last season.
Game Details:
- Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
- Time: 1 p.m. MT
- Location: Fertitta Center; Houston, Texas
Broadcast Information:
- Television: ABC (Play-by-play: Jon Sciambi, Analyst: Fran Fraschilla)
- Online Stream: ESPN.com
- Radio: Wildcats Sports Radio 1290 AM
Betting Information:
- FanDuel Sportsbook lists Arizona as 4.5-point underdogs.
- The over/under for the game is 141.5 points.
- KenPom.com estimates Arizona's chance of winning at 43 percent.