A Dozen Key Games for Baylor Men’s and Women’s Basketball

Two of the nation’s top teams, in the nation’s best basketball conference, playing at one of the country’s top basketball facilities: It’s a great combination for Baylor fans that kicks into higher gear when Big 12 play begins. Here are 12 games — nine at Foster, three on the road — for fans to circle on their calendars:

MEN’S BASKETBALL

Jan. 10 vs. Houston — Fans will White Out Foster Pavilion for this huge early conference matchup against the back-to-back Big 12 Champion Cougars, who reached last year’s national title game. 

Jan. 16 at Kansas — A big road game and Baylor’s first visit to Allen Fieldhouse in two years.

Jan. 20 vs. Texas Tech — The men will wear Immortal Ten jerseys for this matchup against the Red Raiders. 

Feb. 10 vs. BYU — Another huge home game against a potential Top-10 opponent, fans will “Go Gold” in this pivotal home-stretch game.

Feb. 24 vs. Arizona — A highly ranked opponent 
in the non-conference season, Arizona is a big late-season matchup at home.

March 7 vs. Utah — The Bears close out the regular season at Foster.

WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

Jan. 8 vs. Colorado — A challenging Big 12 road schedule highlights the importance of defending the home court, starting with the first home game of 2026.

Jan. 25 vs. Houston — Fans can celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day with the Bears.

Feb. 1 at West Virginia — February begins with this nationally televised game against a program that has become a regular Top-25 team.

Feb. 12 vs. TCU — The Big 12 came down to three down-to-the-wire contests last year with TCU. The Bears take on the defending conference champs in a nationally televised home game.

Feb. 23 vs. Kansas State — Foster After Dark hosts this Big Monday showdown.

March 1 at TCU — The regular season’s final game determined the conference champion last season; the Bears will look to flip the script in Fort Worth.

From big-time matchups to pivotal opportunities to defend the home floor, there are no shortage of opportunities for fans to impact meaningful games this year. 

See the complete schedules and game-specific promotions at baylorbears.com.