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 at home against the VUL Dragons on Nov. 14 at Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium.
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 23 games this year in the regular season with 13 of those games at home and 10 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 | 5 p.m. | VUL Dragons | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Nov. 20 | 7 p.m. | North Greenville Crusaders | Hayes Gymnasium |
| Nov. 29 | 2 p.m. | Mars Hill Mountain Lions | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Dec. 3 | 5:30 p.m. | Virginia Union Panthers | Barco-Stevens Hall |
| Dec. 15 | 5:30 p.m. | Albany State Golden Rams | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Dec. 18 | 2 p.m. | Converse Valkyries | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 3 | 1 p.m. | Bowie State Bulldogs | A.C. Jordan Arena |
| Jan. 8 | 5:30 p.m. | Elizabeth City State Vikings | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 10 | 2 p.m. | Virginia State Trojans | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 12 | 5:30 p.m. | Bluefield State Big Blue | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 14 | 5:30 p.m. | Virginia Union Panthers | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 17 | 2 p.m. | Fayetteville State Broncos | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 21 | 5:30 p.m. | Shaw Bears | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Jan. 24 | 2 p.m. | Livingstone Blue Bears | New Trent Gym |
| Jan. 28 | 5:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem State Rams | C. E. Gaines Center |
| Jan. 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem State Rams | C. E. Gaines Center |
| Jan. 31 | 2 p.m. | Claflin Panthers | Edward L. Tullis Arena |
| Feb. 7 | 2 p.m. | Livingstone Blue Bears | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Feb. 11 | 6 p.m. | Shaw Bears | Spaulding Gym |
| Feb. 12 | 6 p.m. | Shaw Bears | Spaulding Gym |
| Feb. 14 | 2 p.m. | Fayetteville State Broncos | Felton J. Capel Arena |
| Feb. 18 | 5:30 p.m. | Winston-Salem State Rams | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
| Feb. 21 | 1 p.m. | Claflin Panthers | Jack S. Brayboy Gymnasium |
