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The blue blood programs will collide when Kentucky and North Carolina take the court at Rupp Arena on Tuesday night.
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The Wildcats are still looking for their first win against a ranked opponent after losing games to Louisville and Michigan State last month. Kentucky recently crushed Loyola Maryland and Tennessee Tech, building some momentum heading into this game.
UNC suffered its first loss of the 2025-26 season on Thursday, falling to Michigan State in the Fort Myers Tip-Off. The Tar Heels have benefited from consistent production from Caleb Wilson and Henri Veesaar, but they may need their role players to step up if they want to secure a road victory.
Here’s everything you need to know about Kentucky vs UNC, including TV and streaming options for the game.
What channel is Kentucky vs UNC on?
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Kentucky vs UNC will be broadcast on ESPN. College basketball fans can also stream the game on ESPN app.
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Kentucky vs. UNC Start Time
Kentucky vs. UNC kicks off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 2. The game will be played at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.
Kentucky vs. UNC Radio Station
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Radio station: SiriusXM channels 81 (UNC broadcast), 191 (Kentucky broadcast)
You can listen to Kentucky vs UNC live on SiriusXM. Coverage will be available on channels 81 (UNC broadcast) and 191 (Kentucky broadcast).
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2025-26 Kentucky men’s basketball schedule
Here is the Wildcats’ upcoming schedule:
|
Date |
Opponent |
Time (ET) |
|
December 2 |
against UNC |
9:30 p.m. |
|
December 5 |
vs. Gonzaga |
7 p.m. |
|
December 9 |
vs. North Carolina Central |
7 p.m. |
|
December 13 |
against Indiana |
7:30 p.m. |
|
December 20 |
vs. St. John’s* |
12:30 p.m. |
*Neutral site
UNC Men’s Basketball Schedule 2025-26
Here is the Tar Heels’ upcoming schedule:
|
Date |
Opponent |
Time (ET) |
|
December 2 |
in Kentucky |
9:30 p.m. |
|
December 7 |
vs. Georgetown |
5 p.m. |
|
December 13 |
vs. Upstate South Carolina |
2:00 p.m. |
|
December 16 |
vs. East Tennessee State |
8 p.m. |
|
December 20 |
against Ohio State |
3 p.m. |
*Neutral site
