The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
UAB and Samford Announce Three-Game Basketball Series
11/5/2025 10:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The UAB Department of Athletics has announced a three-game series between cross-town rivals UAB and Samford, beginning with the 2026-27 season.
The Blazers and Bulldogs will square off at Bartow Arena in 2026-27, before the series shifts across town to the Pete Hanna Center in 2027-28. The third and final matchup of the agreement returns to Bartow Arena for the 2028-29 season.
The two teams last met during the 2009-2010 season, when UAB claimed a 55-52 victory in Kent, Ohio. The programs first played in 1981, with UAB holding a 4-0 advantage in the all-time series.
Samford brought in Lennie Acuff to take over for Bucky McMillan who moved on to Texas A&M at the end of last season. The Bulldogs finished last season with a 22-11 record last year receiving an invitation to the NIT.
Both teams have established themselves as consistent winners, with UAB coming off four straight postseason appearances and Samford rising to prominence in the Southern Conference. The upcoming matchups promise to deliver electric atmospheres and high-level basketball in Birmingham.
Game dates and times for each matchup will be announced at a later date.
2025-26 SEASON TICKETS
Season ticket packages for the 2025-26 UAB men's basketball season are still on sale. Season ticket packages include all regular season home games and provide the most cost-effective way for fans to attend games at Bartow Arena. Fans may purchase new season tickets or request additional information on season ticket options here. For more information, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
Additionally, the UAB Department of Athletics recently unveiled season ticket pricing and allocation details to provide Blazer fans and the Birmingham community with the best opportunity to build their priority leading into the newly renovated Bartow Arena in advance of the 2026-27 season.
2025-26 SINGLE GAME AND GROUP TICKETS
FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_MBB on X and Instagram.
The Blazers and Bulldogs will square off at Bartow Arena in 2026-27, before the series shifts across town to the Pete Hanna Center in 2027-28. The third and final matchup of the agreement returns to Bartow Arena for the 2028-29 season.
The two teams last met during the 2009-2010 season, when UAB claimed a 55-52 victory in Kent, Ohio. The programs first played in 1981, with UAB holding a 4-0 advantage in the all-time series.
Samford brought in Lennie Acuff to take over for Bucky McMillan who moved on to Texas A&M at the end of last season. The Bulldogs finished last season with a 22-11 record last year receiving an invitation to the NIT.
Both teams have established themselves as consistent winners, with UAB coming off four straight postseason appearances and Samford rising to prominence in the Southern Conference. The upcoming matchups promise to deliver electric atmospheres and high-level basketball in Birmingham.
Game dates and times for each matchup will be announced at a later date.
2025-26 SEASON TICKETS
Season ticket packages for the 2025-26 UAB men's basketball season are still on sale. Season ticket packages include all regular season home games and provide the most cost-effective way for fans to attend games at Bartow Arena. Fans may purchase new season tickets or request additional information on season ticket options here. For more information, call the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-UAB1.
Additionally, the UAB Department of Athletics recently unveiled season ticket pricing and allocation details to provide Blazer fans and the Birmingham community with the best opportunity to build their priority leading into the newly renovated Bartow Arena in advance of the 2026-27 season.
2025-26 SINGLE GAME AND GROUP TICKETS
Single game tickets for the 2025-26 UAB men's basketball season are on sale now.
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience during any of UAB's home events at Bartow Arena this season by filling out the UAB Group Ticket Request Form. Click here for a complete listing of the group rates, group benefits, and fan experience packages offered.FOLLOW THE BLAZERS
For more information on the UAB men's basketball team, be sure to follow @UAB_MBB on X and Instagram.
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