Kentucky’s men’s basketball team plays Santa Clara in the NCAA Tournament on Thursday, March 19, 2026 , with coverage and “Big Blue Preview” listed for that date on the official UK Athletics site. Another listing of Kentucky’s schedule shows this Santa Clara matchup as the next game , confirming it as the upcoming tipoff for the Wildcats.

Quick Scoop

Next Kentucky basketball game

  • Opponent: Santa Clara.
  • Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026.
  • Event: NCAA Tournament game (March Madness).
  • Status: Listed as the “next game” on major schedule trackers, meaning it’s the next time Kentucky plays basketball again.

If you’re checking day-of, the same sources will also show live score, TV info, and betting line around tipoff time.

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