The Wildcats will battle the Boilermakers in a much-anticipated exhibition game on October 24 at 6 p.m. ET. The game will air live on the SEC Network.
Other tip times that were announced today include Tennessee Tech, Gonzaga, North Carolina Central and Indiana.
Tip-off time announcements
Oct. 24 Purdue (EXH) – 6 pm ET, @SECNetwork
Nov. 26 Tennessee Tech – 7 pm ET, @SECNetwork
Dec. 5 Gonzaga (Bridgestone Arena) – 7 pm ET ESPN2
Dec. 9 NC Central – 7 pm ET, @SECNetwork
Dec. 13 Indiana – 7:30 pm ET, @espn pic.twitter.com/hBaQm3kvkt— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) September 25, 2025