No. 22 UCLA opens its 2026-27 season against No. 5 Arizona on Monday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with tipoff scheduled for about 7 p.m. PT on TNT, truTV and HBO Max. The Bruins return six players and add four transfers and four freshmen after going 24-12 and reaching the NCAA Tournament last season.

By the Numbers
  • UCLA finished 24-12 last season and earned a No. 7 NCAA Tournament seed.
  • The Bruins are 64-51 all-time against Arizona and 7-7 in the matchup since 2019-20.
  • UCLA went 6-1 in season openers under coach Mick Cronin.
  • Tipoff is approximately 7 p.m. PT; the game will air on TNT, truTV and HBO Max.
Yes, But

Arizona beat UCLA 69-65 last season and is ranked fifth nationally, making this a challenging opener for the No. 22 Bruins. UCLA also lost its leading scorer, Tyler Bilodeau, to the NBA, so its returning players and newcomers will need to help replace his production.

What's Next

After facing Arizona, UCLA opens its home schedule against North Florida on Friday, Nov. 6, at Pauley Pavilion.

Bottom Line

The opener is an early test of how quickly UCLA’s reshaped roster can compete with a top-five opponent—and a chance to start the season with a statement win.