The UConn men's basketball team is set to begin a highly anticipated home-and-home series with Kansas starting in the 2025-26 season, with their first matchup scheduled for December 2, 2025, in Lawrence, Kansas.

The return game will take place in the 2026-27 season, with the specific date yet to be determined.

This series is generating excitement among fans due to the historical success of both programs and the rarity of their matchups.

Both UConn and Kansas have been dominant forces in men's college basketball, combining to win three national championships in the last four years.

Kansas won the title in 2022, while UConn claimed back-to-back championships in 2023 and 2024, making them two of the most successful programs in recent history.

Historically, UConn has struggled against Kansas, holding an 0-4 record since their first meetings in the mid-1990s, including a loss in the 2016 NCAA Tournament.

In their most recent encounter on December 1, 2023, Kansas defeated UConn 69-65, marking UConn's first non-conference loss in nearly two years during their national championship season.

As of now, UConn is ranked No. 5 and Kansas No. 18 in CBS Sports' offseason rankings, indicating a potential top-10 matchup for their upcoming games.

Fans have reacted to the announcement of the series with mixed emotions, with some mocking UConn's head coach Dan Hurley while others express excitement for the matchups.

UConn's roster for the upcoming season will include key returning players such as center Tarris Reed and wing Jaylin Stewart, along with Georgia transfer Silas Demary.

Dan Hurley is enhancing UConn's non-conference schedule, which also features notable opponents like Illinois, BYU, Arizona, Texas, and Florida.

Both teams are expected to showcase preseason All-American players, including UConn's Solo Ball or Alex Karaban and Kansas' Darryn Peterson, who is projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.