Alabama’s men’s basketball program will open its 2026‑27 campaign with an exhibition contest against Furman on October 8 at 6:30 p.m. Central Time inside Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. The matchup marks the first of three warm‑up games the Crimson Tide will play before their regular‑season opener on November 3 against Sam Houston, and it arrives as the team sits at No. 15 in the ESPN Way Too Early Top 25 rankings.
Ticket Information and Fan Access
Ticket sales will be doled out in three distinct phases. TIDE PRIDE floor‑seat holders can purchase their tickets starting September 9, followed by Yea Alabama members on September 14, with general public sales opening on September 16. Floor seats are priced at $20 each, plus applicable taxes and fees, while general admission tickets carry a $10 price tag plus fees.
Yea Alabama members will enjoy an autograph session with the players immediately after the game, adding a unique fan experience, whereas University of Alabama students will be admitted free of charge, underscoring the program’s commitment to its campus community.
The exhibition follows a 96‑71 victory by Alabama over Furman in their 2025 meeting, and the Paladins enter the 2026 season boasting a 22‑13 overall record, a 10‑8 mark in the Southern Conference, and a conference tournament championship that earned them a No. 15 seed in the NCAA tournament. Their strong finish last year provides a valuable benchmark for Alabama as it fine‑tunes its roster and style of play in preparation for the upcoming NCAA tournament.
With a No. 15 national ranking heading into the 2026‑27 season, Alabama is using the Furman exhibition as a strategic rehearsal, testing lineups and chemistry while the program looks to translate its SoCon success into a deep run in March Madness.