The Arizona Wildcats men's basketball team will begin the 2026-27 campaign with a high-profile matchup against the UCLA Bruins in Las Vegas. The season opener renews a familiar rivalry, with the two programs having met most recently on November 14, 2025, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
That previous encounter, part of the Hall of Fame Series, featured Arizona center Motiejus Krivas (No. 13) prominently on defense. The upcoming Las Vegas game marks the first contest of the new season for both squads, setting the tone for what each hopes will be a deep postseason run.
