The Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls now know who they’ll face on the court in the 2025-2026 college basketball season.
The Golden Bulls kick off the season away against the Georgia Southern Eagles on Nov. 14 at Hanner Fieldhouse.
The Golden Bulls end their season at home against the Claflin Panthers on Feb. 21 at Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium.
They play a total of 26 games this year in the regular season with 12 of those games at home and 14 away or at neutral sites.
Some games may change due to unforeseen mid-season circumstances.
Full Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Schedule for the 2025-2026 College Basketball Season
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 14 | 7 p.m. | Georgia Southern Eagles | Hanner Fieldhouse |
| Nov. 18 | 7 p.m. | Allen Yellow Jackets | John Hurst Adams Gymnasium |
| Nov. 21 | 8 p.m. | VUL Dragons | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Nov. 22 | 4 p.m. | Morris Hornets | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Nov. 25 | 11 a.m. | Lenoir-Rhyne Bears | Shuford Arena |
| Nov. 29 | 4 p.m. | Elizabeth City State Vikings | R.L. Vaughan Center |
| Dec. 3 | 6:30 p.m. | Lincoln Memorial Railsplitters | B. Frank Tex Turner Arena |
| Dec. 6 | 2 p.m. | SC Central Gladiators | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Dec. 19 | 6 p.m. | Virginia Union Panthers | Barco-Stevens Hall |
| Dec. 21 | 2 p.m. | Bowie State Bulldogs | A.C. Jordan Arena |
| Jan. 2 | 2 p.m. | Emory & Henry Wasps | King Health & Physical Education Center |
| Jan. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Lincoln Lions | Manuel Rivero Gymnasium |
| Jan. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | Elizabeth City State Vikings | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 10 | 4 p.m. | Virginia State Trojans | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Bluefield State Big Blue | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Virginia Union Panthers | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 17 | 4 p.m. | Fayetteville State Broncos | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Shaw Bears | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 24 | 4 p.m. | Livingstone Blue Bears | New Trent Gym |
| Jan. 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem State Rams | C. E. Gaines Center |
| Jan. 31 | 4 p.m. | Claflin Panthers | Edward L. Tullis Arena |
| Feb. 7 | 4 p.m. | Livingstone Blue Bears | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Feb. 11 | 8 p.m. | Shaw Bears | Spaulding Gym |
| Feb. 14 | 4 p.m. | Fayetteville State Broncos | Felton J. Capel Arena |
| Feb. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem State Rams | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Feb. 21 | 3 p.m. | Claflin Panthers | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
