On Wednesday night, January 14, 2026, the No. 1 -ranked Arizona Wildcats play the Arizona State Sun Devils at the McKale Memorial Center. Tipoff is set for 10:30 p.m. ET (8:30 p.m. MST). The game is the first of what will be the first encounter between in-state rivals as part of the Big 12 Conference. This brings a fresh twist to one of the most common rivalries in college basketball.
Arizona comes into the match with an undefeated record of 16 0, and Arizona State comes with a record of 10 6. Wildcats have also swept the series five consecutive games.