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The Florida International University men’s basketball team is preparing for a competitive season ahead in Conference USA with a schedule revealing 20 conference games. The lineup includes matchups against all 12 teams in the conference, with the addition of new members Delaware and Missouri State. The Panthers will play 10 home and 10 away games, concluding with road games against Sam Houston and Louisiana Tech. Fans are encouraged to follow FIU men’s basketball for updates and news on their upcoming season.
Miami, FL – The Florida International University (FIU) men’s basketball team is set to face an exciting schedule in the upcoming 2025-26 season as the Conference USA (CUSA) reveals its lineup. Released on July 11, 2025, the schedule includes a total of 20 conference games for the Panthers, showcasing a competitive mix of home and away matchups.
The Panthers will be participating in 10 home games and 10 away games, taking on all 12 teams in the conference. This schedule marks the inclusion of new members Delaware and Missouri State, adding fresh competition to the lineup. The regular season will lead up to the 2026 CUSA Basketball Championships, which are scheduled to take place at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama from March 10 to March 14, 2026.
The FIU Panthers will kick off their season with a three-game home stand, starting with Liberty on December 28, 2025. The home engagements will also feature New Mexico State on January 2, 2026, and UTEP on January 4, 2026. Following the home opener, FIU’s first road game will be against Jacksonville State in Alabama on January 7, 2026.
January will see the Panthers making their first-ever visit to Missouri State on January 10, 2026, followed by a clash with Kennesaw State in Atlanta on January 14, 2026. The FIU team will return for a matchup against Sam Houston at their home venue, the Ocean Bank Convocation Center (OBCC), on January 17, 2026. Subsequent away games include UTEP on January 22 and New Mexico State on January 24, 2026, culminating January with another home game against Jacksonville State on January 31, 2026.
In February, the Panthers will face Middle Tennessee on February 4, 2026, followed closely by a game against Western Kentucky on February 7, 2026. Notably, the Panthers are set to host newcomer Delaware for their inaugural home game on February 12, 2026, before welcoming Louisiana Tech on February 14, 2026. FIU will then travel to Liberty for a match on February 18, 2026. A return game against Missouri State will take place on February 21, 2026.
The regular season is set to conclude with two road games against Sam Houston on February 26 and Louisiana Tech on February 28, 2026. The final home games for FIU will occur against Middle Tennessee on March 5, 2026, and Western Kentucky on March 7, 2026.
Fans are encouraged to stay connected with FIU men’s basketball through their social media channels, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, for the latest updates and news regarding the upcoming season. As the Panthers gear up for this new chapter in Conference USA, expectations are high for an exhilarating and competitive season ahead.
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- FIU Sports: 2025-26 Men’s Basketball Schedule Announcement
- Wikipedia: 2025–26 Conference USA men’s basketball season
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