UCLA Basketball season is here
College basketball season is officially in full swing, and there is no better time to show your Bruin spirit! After an exciting season for the UCLA Basketball teams last year, we can’t wait to pack Pauley Pavilion again and cheer alongside thousands of fans. If you haven’t made it out to a game yet, now’s the time to rally your friends. Here’s everything you need to know before going to a UCLA Basketball game!
Last season recap
Last year, the UCLA Men’s Basketball team completed their season with an impressive 23-11 record; they competed in the Men’s NCAA March Madness tournament as a seventh seed, where they advanced to the second round and were then defeated by Tennessee.
The UCLA Women’s Basketball team completed their 2024-25 season with an insane 34-3 record; they competed in the Women’s NCAA March Madness tournament as a first seed — the first ever first seed ranking in UCLA Women’s Basketball history! The Bruins advanced all the way to the Final Four, where they faced University of Connecticut and were defeated, 51-85.
2025-2026 Bruin basketball teams
Both Bruins basketball team rosters include a mix of returning players and talented new additions. The men’s team, led by Head Coach Mick Cronin, welcomes Tyler Bilodeau and Skyy Clark back for another season. The women’s team, led by Head Coach Cori Close, is excited to have Kiki Rice and Lauren Betts return to Pauley Pavilion for another year. To check out the full 2025-26 UCLA Men’s and Women’s Basketball team rosters, click the respective links below.
Check out the 2025-2026 Bruins basketball schedules, and note every home game by clicking the links below.
The Den
The Den is UCLA’s spirited student section, where Bruins pack the stands to cheer loud and proud to support UCLA Athletics.
Tickets
UCLA students can attend any men's basketball game at Pauley Pavilion through their Den Pass. Otherwise, Bruins can buy tickets to home men’s basketball games through the Central Ticket Office. For women's basketball games, students can enter Pauley Pavilion and attend home games for free by scanning their Bruin Card. Depending on the demand for either men’s or women’s basketball home games, access to tickets may vary. Be sure to check your UCLA email for information about how to attend these games.
Traditions
The Den is known for its spirited traditions that make UCLA Basketball games exciting! One of the most popular events is Roll Call, where students cheer for each Bruin starter during warmups. Then there’s The Dirt, a handout packed with stats, chants and fun facts, which students tear into strips and toss like confetti after UCLA scores its first basket. To learn more about traditions at UCLA Basketball games, click the link below.
