The St. John's Red Storm is poised to ignite the 2025-26 basketball season with a thrilling lineup that has already captured headlines. As the anticipation builds, the spotlight is on the Johnnies and their head coach, Rick Pitino, as they aim to surpass their recent tournament success in their third year under Pitino's guidance.
The Big East conference is set to deliver a series of intense matchups, with the Red Storm facing formidable opponents like UConn, Villanova, Georgetown, and Seton Hall. The action will be intense, with games scheduled across Carnesecca Arena, Madison Square Garden, and nearby venues in the tri-state area.
However, it's the non-conference schedule that's truly heating up the competition. St. John's is ready to measure itself against national powerhouses, including Alabama, Iowa State, Kentucky, Ole Miss, and Baylor. The excitement doesn't end there, as the team will also face off against Michigan in a preseason exhibition at MSG.
The season's opening game is scheduled for November 3rd, when the Red Storm hosts Quinnipiac at Carnesecca Arena. Just a few days later, the team will face Alabama in a high-stakes game at Madison Square Garden. Below is the comprehensive schedule, including dates, venues, and ticket links for both exhibition and regular-season games.
2025-26 St. John’s Basketball: Schedule and Tickets
Exhibition Games
- October 18, 2025: vs. Towson at Carnesecca Arena, Queens, NY, 2:00 PM | Tickets
- October 25, 2025: vs. Michigan at Madison Square Garden, NYC, 7:00 PM | Tickets
Regular Season
- November 3, 2025: vs. Quinnipiac at Carnesecca Arena, Queens, NY | Time TBA | Tickets
- November 8, 2025: vs. Alabama at Madison Square Garden, NYC, 12:00 PM | Tickets
- November 15, 2025: vs. William & Mary at Carnesecca Arena, Queens, NY, 6:00 PM | Tickets
- November 20, 2025: vs. Bucknell at Carnesecca Arena, Queens, NY, 7:00 PM | Tickets
- November 24, 2025: vs. Iowa State at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, 11:00 AM | Tickets
- November 25, 2025: vs. Baylor at Michelob ULTRA Arena, Las Vegas, 11:30 AM | Tickets
- December 6, 2025: vs. Ole Miss at Madison Square Garden, NYC, 8:00 PM | Tickets
- December 13, 2025: vs. Iona at Madison Square Garden, NYC | Time TBA | Tickets
- December 16, 2025: vs. DePaul at Carnesecca Arena, Queens, NY, 1:00 PM | Tickets
- December 20, 2025: vs. Kentucky at State Farm Arena, Atlanta, GA | Time TBA | Tickets
- December 23, 2025: vs. Harvard at Carnesecca Arena, Queens, NY, 6:00 PM | Tickets
- December 31, 2025: at Georgetown at Capital One Arena, Washington, DC | Time TBA | Tickets
- January 3, 2026: vs. Providence at Madison Square Garden, NYC | Time TBA | Tickets
- January 6, 2026: at Butler at Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN | Time TBA | Tickets
- January 10, 2026: at Creighton at CHI Health Center, Omaha, NE, 1:00 PM | Tickets
- January 13, 2026: vs. Marquette at Madison Square Garden, NYC, 6:30 PM | Tickets
- January 17, 2026: at Villanova at Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PA, 1:00 PM | Tickets
- January 20, 2026: vs. Seton Hall at Madison Square Garden, NYC, 7:00 PM | Tickets
- January 24, 2026: at Xavier at Cintas Center, Cincinnati, OH | Time TBA | Tickets
- January 28, 2026: vs. Butler at Madison Square Garden, NYC | Time TBA | Tickets
- February 3, 2026: at DePaul at Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL | Time TBA | Tickets
- February 6, 2026: vs. UConn at Madison Square Garden, NYC | Time TBA | Tickets
- February 9, 2026: vs. Xavier at Madison Square Garden, NYC | Time TBA | Tickets
- February 14, 2026: at Providence at Amica Mutual Pavilion, Providence, RI | Time TBA | Tickets
- February 18, 2026: at Marquette at Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, WI, 8:00 PM | Tickets
- February 21, 2026: vs. Creighton at Madison Square Garden, NYC, 12:00 PM | Tickets
- February 25, 2026: at UConn at PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, CT | Time TBA | Tickets
- February 28, 2026: vs. Villanova at Madison Square Garden, NYC | Time TBA | Tickets
- March 3, 2026: vs. Georgetown at Madison Square Garden, NYC, 1:00 PM | Tickets
- March 6, 2026: at Seton Hall at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ | Time TBA | Tickets
- March 11-14, 2026: Big East Tournament at Madison Square Garden, NYC | Tickets
The road to the Big East Tournament is shaping up to be a rollercoaster ride, filled with high-stakes games and memorable moments. Will the Red Storm live up to the hype? It's a question that will be answered on the court. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the team's prospects and the key matchups in the comments section below.
