The Chicago State Cougars have finalized their opponents for the 2025-2026 college basketball season.
Their season opener is set for November 3, when they face the DePaul Blue Demons on the road at Wintrust Arena.
The Cougars will conclude their season on February 28 with an away game against the Wagner Seahawks at Spiro Sports Center.
This regular season, the Cougars will compete in 31 games, including 11 home contests and 20 games played either on the road or at neutral venues.
Some games may change due to unforeseen mid-season circumstances.
Full Chicago State Cougars Schedule for the 2025-2026 College Basketball Season
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 3 | 7 p.m. | DePaul Blue Demons | Wintrust Arena |
| Nov. 6 | 7 p.m. | Saint Louis Billikens | Chaifetz Arena |
| Nov. 11 | 7 p.m. | Butler Bulldogs | Hinkle Fieldhouse |
| Nov. 15 | 1 p.m. | UIC Flames | Emil And Patricia Jones Convocation Center |
| Nov. 18 | 7 p.m. | Minnesota Golden Gophers | Williams Arena |
| Nov. 20 | 6 p.m. | Iowa Hawkeyes | Carver Hawkeye Arena |
| Nov. 25 | 7 p.m. | Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum |
| Nov. 28 | 3 p.m. | Youngstown State Penguins | Beeghly Center |
| Dec. 1 | 11 a.m. | South Carolina State Bulldogs | Emil And Patricia Jones Convocation Center |
| Dec. 6 | 7 p.m. | Illinois State Redbirds | CEFCU Arena |
| Dec. 14 | 4 p.m. | Loyola Ramblers | Joseph J. Gentile Arena |
| Dec. 16 | 7 p.m. | Bowling Green Falcons | Stroh Center |
| Dec. 20 | 1 p.m. | Indiana Hoosiers | Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall |
| Jan. 2 | 6 p.m. | Wagner Seahawks | Emil And Patricia Jones Convocation Center |
| Jan. 4 | 1 p.m. | LIU Sharks | Emil And Patricia Jones Convocation Center |
| Jan. 8 | 5 p.m. | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | Bogota Savings Bank Center |
| Jan. 10 | 2 p.m. | Stonehill Skyhawks | Merkert Gymnasium |
| Jan. 17 | 1 p.m. | Le Moyne Dolphins | Emil And Patricia Jones Convocation Center |
| Jan. 19 | 6 p.m. | New Haven Chargers | Emil And Patricia Jones Convocation Center |
| Jan. 23 | 7 p.m. | Saint Francis Red Flash | DeGol Arena |
| Jan. 25 | 2 p.m. | Mercyhurst Lakers | Mercyhurst Athletic Center |
| Jan. 29 | 6 p.m. | Saint Francis Red Flash | Emil And Patricia Jones Convocation Center |
| Jan. 31 | 1 p.m. | Mercyhurst Lakers | Emil And Patricia Jones Convocation Center |
| Feb. 5 | 7 p.m. | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | Detrick Gymnasium |
| Feb. 7 | 1 p.m. | New Haven Chargers | Jeffery P. Hazell Athletics Center |
| Feb. 12 | 6 p.m. | Stonehill Skyhawks | Emil And Patricia Jones Convocation Center |
| Feb. 14 | 1 p.m. | Le Moyne Dolphins | Ted Grant Court |
| Feb. 19 | 6 p.m. | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | Emil And Patricia Jones Convocation Center |
| Feb. 21 | 1 p.m. | Central Connecticut Blue Devils | Emil And Patricia Jones Convocation Center |
| Feb. 26 | 7 p.m. | LIU Sharks | Steinberg Wellness Center |
| Feb. 28 | 12 a.m. | Wagner Seahawks | Spiro Sports Center |
