Alabama’s men’s basketball program has locked in a two‑year home‑and‑home series with Seton Hall, a matchup that will see the Crimson Tide host the Pirates in Tuscaloosa before traveling to New Jersey for the second meeting.
A revived rivalry
The scheduling move brings the two programs back together for the first time since the early 2000s, creating a narrative that fans of both schools have been anticipating.
The first contest is slated for Friday, November 13, 2026, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, while the second game will be played sometime in 2027 at a venue in Newark, New Jersey, though the exact date has yet to be announced.
Their last two meetings illustrate the competitive balance: Alabama edged Seton Hall 85‑79 in Tuscaloosa on March 13, 2001, and the Pirates responded with an 83‑78 win in the U.S. Virgin Islands on November 19, 2010.
Seton Hall University, a historic program with a strong tradition in the Big East, will provide a test for Alabama’s rebuilding efforts under its current coaching staff.
The series reflects a growing trend among mid‑major programs to schedule high‑profile non‑conference opponents to boost résumé strength and fan engagement, a strategy that could influence seeding considerations when the NCAA tournament selection committee meets.