The Drake Bulldogs now know who they’ll face on the court in the 2025-2026 college basketball season.
The Bulldogs kick off the season at home against the Northern Arizona Lumberjacks on Nov. 3 at Sanford Pentagon.
The Bulldogs end their season at home against the Northern Iowa Panthers on March 1 at Knapp Center.
They play a total of 31 games this year in the regular season with 20 of those games at home and 11 away or at neutral sites.
Some games may change due to unforeseen mid-season circumstances.
Full Drake Bulldogs Schedule for the 2025-2026 College Basketball Season
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3 | 3 p.m. | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks | Sanford Pentagon |
| Nov. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | Robert Morris Colonials | Knapp Center |
| Nov. 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Simpson Storm | Knapp Center |
| Nov. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | SIU Edwardsville Cougars | Knapp Center |
| Nov. 17 | 6 p.m. | Charleston Cougars | TD Arena |
| Nov. 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Buena Vista Beavers | Knapp Center |
| Nov. 28 | 8:30 p.m. | LSU Tigers | Raider Arena |
| Dec. 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Western Illinois Leathernecks | Knapp Center |
| Dec. 5 | 6:30 p.m. | UAB Blazers | Knapp Center |
| Dec. 13 | 1 p.m. | North Dakota State Bison | Knapp Center |
| Dec. 18 | 7 p.m. | Murray State Racers | CFSB Center |
| Dec. 21 | 3 p.m. | Evansville Purple Aces | Ford Center |
| Dec. 29 | 8 p.m. | Illinois State Redbirds | Knapp Center |
| Jan. 4 | 12 a.m. | Indiana State Sycamores | Knapp Center |
| Jan. 4 | 12 a.m. | Indiana State Sycamores | Knapp Center |
| Jan. 7 | 8 p.m. | Bradley Braves | Carver Arena |
| Jan. 10 | 12 a.m. | Belmont Bruins | Knapp Center |
| Jan. 14 | 7 p.m. | Southern Illinois Salukis | Banterra Center |
| Jan. 17 | 2 p.m. | UIC Flames | Credit Union 1 Arena |
| Jan. 21 | 12 a.m. | Murray State Racers | Knapp Center |
| Jan. 24 | 12 a.m. | Indiana State Sycamores | Hulman Center |
| Jan. 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Evansville Purple Aces | Knapp Center |
| Jan. 31 | 5 p.m. | Bradley Braves | Knapp Center |
| Feb. 3 | 8 p.m. | Belmont Bruins | Curb Event Center |
| Feb. 6 | 12 a.m. | Illinois State Redbirds | CEFCU Arena |
| Feb. 9 | 6:30 p.m. | Valparaiso Beacons | Knapp Center |
| Feb. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | UIC Flames | Knapp Center |
| Feb. 15 | 12 a.m. | Northern Iowa Panthers | McLeod Center |
| Feb. 18 | 12 a.m. | Southern Illinois Salukis | Knapp Center |
| Feb. 25 | 7 p.m. | Valparaiso Beacons | Athletics-Recreation Center |
| March 1 | 12 a.m. | Northern Iowa Panthers | Knapp Center |
