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John Calipari on return of UK vs. IU: "This is a really important rivalry"

It’s official: the Kentucky-Indiana rivalry will make its triumphant return in ’25-26, a four-year series finalized between the two historic programs through the ’28-29 season.

Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart and Indiana Athletics Director Scott Dolson announced the home-and-home schedule on Tuesday, two games set to take place inside Rupp Arena, one at Lucas Oil Stadium and another back at Assembly Hall.

  • Dec. 20, 2025 – Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.
  • Dec. 27, 2026 – Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind. (IU home game)
  • Dec. 18, 2027 – Rupp Arena Central Bank Center, Lexington, Ky.