UCLA men's basketball opens the 2025-26 season on Monday, November 3, at Pauley Pavilion against Eastern Washington. The game starts at 7:30 PM PT and will be broadcast on Big Ten Network, with radio coverage on AM 790 (KABC). UCLA is ranked No. 12 in the preseason AP Poll and has high expectations after returning key players like Tyler Bilodeau, Skyy Clark, and Eric Dailey Jr., along with five new transfers including Donovan Dent from New Mexico, who averaged 20.4 points and 6.4 assists last season. UCLA's team features strong defensive capabilities, ranking 22nd nationally in scoring defense last season, and boasts a 5-1 record in season openers under coach Mick Cronin. The Bruins are also ranked among the top 25 teams in preseason polls and aim for their 47th 20-win season. They have a rich NCAA tournament history with 11 championships and 19 Final Fours. The upcoming game against Eastern Washington, a team with a 10-22 record last season, is expected to be a dominant performance for UCLA, which last faced the Eagles during the 2011-12 season. Fans are encouraged to watch live streams and follow the game via live stats, with tickets available for purchase online.