Northwestern University Athletics

MBB_WelshRyan_Stock
Photo by: Ryan Kuttler/Northwestern Athletics

Northwestern Men’s Basketball Announces Exhibition Series with Iowa State

5/21/2025 9:29:00 AM | Men's Basketball

Purchase 2025-26 Season Tickets

EVANSTON, Ill. - Northwestern men's basketball will play its first preseason exhibition against a Division I opponent in program history when it takes on Iowa State before the 2025-26 regular season.

The Wildcats will play a home-and-home against the Cyclones, with the first matchup taking place this upcoming season in Ames on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. Iowa State will then travel to play inside Welsh-Ryan Arena prior to the 2026-27 season, on either Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, or Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.

 

 
Over the last three seasons, the Wildcats and Cyclones have combined for five NCAA Tournament victories. Northwestern is coming off its third consecutive winning season in 2024-25, which saw the Wildcats advance in the Big Ten Tournament.

Northwestern's full schedule will be released at a later date. Fans can purchase season tickets for the 2025-26 season HERE.

Related News

Skip Ad
All News
MBB_vsNebraska
Wildcats Open Los Angeles Trip Wednesday Night at USC
Tuesday, January 20
Nick Martinelli
Northwestern Upended By No. 8 Nebraska, 77-58
Saturday, January 17
Men'sBasketballHuddle_Illinois
Wildcats Face No. 8 Nebraska in Second Straight Ranked Test
Friday, January 16
Martinelli_Howard
Martinelli Named To Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List
Friday, January 16
All News
Skip Ad

Related Videos

Skip Ad
All Videos
Men's Basketball - Nebraska Postgame Press Conference
Sunday, January 18
Men's Basketball - 'Cats Fall to No. 8 Nebraska (1/17/25)
Saturday, January 17
Men's Basketball - Illinois Postgame Press Conference
Thursday, January 15
Men's Basketball - 'Cats Fall to No. 13 Illinois (1/14/26)
Thursday, January 15
All Videos