The UNC men’s basketball team has a nonconference schedule. Here is the lineup for Tar Heels.

UNC Men’s Basketball Announces 2025–26 Nonconference Schedule

The North Carolina Tar Heels men’s basketball program has unveiled its nonconference schedule for the upcoming 2025–26 season, setting the stage for a series of high-profile matchups and regional rivalries before ACC play begins.

Head coach Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels will look to build momentum early as they test themselves against a competitive slate that includes traditional powerhouses, rising mid-major programs, and a showcase of games at home and neutral sites.

Here is the full nonconference lineup for the Tar Heels:

• November 5: vs. UNC Asheville (Dean E. Smith Center)

• November 9: vs. Gardner-Webb (Dean E. Smith Center)

• November 13: vs. Kansas (Champions Classic – Chicago, IL)

• November 17: vs. Elon (Dean E. Smith Center)

• November 22: at UConn (Gampel Pavilion)

• November 27: vs. Michigan State (ACC-Big Ten Challenge)

• December 2: vs. Appalachian State (Dean E. Smith Center)

• December 6: vs. Kentucky (CBS Sports Classic – Las Vegas, NV)

• December 10: vs. College of Charleston (Dean E. Smith Center)

• December 18: at Tennessee (Thompson-Boling Arena)

• December 21: vs. East Carolina (Dean E. Smith Center)

• December 30: vs. Northeastern (Dean E. Smith Center)

The schedule blends marquee national contests with regional matchups that will give Carolina fans plenty to look forward to. Highlights include an early clash with perennial contender Kansas in the Champions Classic, a rivalry renewal against Kentucky in Las Vegas, and a tough road test at defending national champion UConn.

Coach Davis emphasized the importance of challenging the team early.

“We want to play the best,” he said. “This schedule will prepare us for conference play and give our players opportunities to grow and compete on the biggest stages.”

With a talented roster returning and several promising newcomers set to make their debut, expectations remain high in Chapel Hill. The Tar Heels will look to build chemistry and establish their identity as they navigate one of the nation’s most challenging nonconference slates.

Tickets for home games at the Dean Dome are expected to sell quickly, with single-game sales beginning later this summer.

Stay tuned for additional coverage and previews as Carolina basketball inches closer to tipoff.