When Does the College Basketball Season Start The 2025-26 college basketball season will begin on No
When Does the College Basketball Season Start
The 2025-26 college basketball season will begin on November 3.
Generally speaking, the nonconference portion of the college basketball season stretches from the first week of November through the last week of December. After that, conference play begins.
Conference tournaments that determine March Madness automatic bids usually start at the end of February or the beginning of March.
