The day Arkansas basketball fans have been waiting for is here at last.
Head coach John Calipari and the Razorbacks open the 2024-25 season against Lipscomb on Wednesday, starting a non-conference gauntlet that’ll prep Arkansas for a a grueling SEC slate and lead to a hopeful run into the latter stages of March.
Arkansas enters its opener ranked No. 16 in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll. The Hogs went 1-1 in preseason exhibitions against Kansas and TCU, ushering in a new roster with one returnee from last year’s team that failed to make the NCAA Tournament.
Lipscomb (1-0) began its season Monday night with a 77-72 road victory over Duquesne. Jacob Ognacevic led the way with 30 points and 10 rebounds, while the Bisons shot 42.8% from three in the victory.
Here’s how to watch the Arkansas and Lipscomb game, including time, TV schedule and streaming information.
What channel is Arkansas basketball vs. Lipscomb today?
- TV channel: N/A
- Streaming: SEC+ (ESPN+)
Arkansas vs. Lipscomb will not be on TV, but the matchup is available to stream via SEC+ on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.
Arkansas basketball vs. Lipscomb start time
- Date: Wednesday, November 6
- Start time: 7 p.m. CT
The Arkansas vs. Lipscomb game will be played at approximately 7 p.m. CT on Wednesday at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville.
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Arkansas basketball 2024-25 schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time | TV |
| Nov. 6 | Lipscomb | 7 p.m. | SEC+ |
| Nov. 9 | Baylor (Dallas) | 6:30 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Nov. 13 | Troy | 7 p.m. | SEC+ |
| Nov. 18 | Pacific | 7 p.m. | SEC+ |
| Nov. 22 | Little Rock | 8 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Nov. 25 | Maryland-Eastern Shore | 7 p.m. | SEC+ |
| Nov. 28 | Illinois (Kansas City) | 3 p.m. | CBS |
| Dec. 3 | at Miami | 6 or 6:30 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN2 |
| Dec. 7 | Texas San-Antonio | TBD | SEC+ |
| Dec. 10 | Michigan (New York City) | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 14 | Central Arkansas (North Little Rock) | 3 p.m. | SEC+ |
| Dec. 21 | North Carolina A&T | 1:30 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Dec. 30 | Oakland | 7 p.m. | SEC+ |
| Jan. 4 | at Tennessee* | Noon | ESPN |
| Jan. 8 | Ole Miss* | 6 p.m. | ESPN/ESPNU |
| Jan. 11 | Florida* | 3 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN2 |
| Jan. 14 | at LSU* | 8 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Jan. 18 | at Missouri* | 5 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Jan. 22 | Georgia* | 8 p.m. | SEC Network |
| Jan. 25 | Oklahoma* | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN2/ESPNU |
| Feb. 1 | at Kentucky* | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
| Feb. 5 | at Texas* | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Feb. 8 | Alabama* | 7 p.m. | ESPN |
| Feb. 12 | LSU* | 8 p.m. | ESPN2/ESPNU |
| Feb. 15 | at Texas A&M* | 11 a.m. | ESPN/ESPN2 |
| Feb. 19 | at Auburn* | 8 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN2 |
| Feb. 22 | Missouri* | 7 p.m. | ESPN/ESPN2 |
| Feb. 26 | Texas* | 8 p.m. | ESPN2/ESPNU |
| March 1 | at South Carolina* | Noon | SEC Network |
| March 4 | at Vanderbilt* | 9 p.m. | SEC Network |
| March 8 | Mississippi State* | 11 a.m. | ESPN/SEC Network |
