WASHINGTON – The American University men's basketball team released its 2025-26 Patriot League schedule on Wednesday, completing the team's 31-game slate for the upcoming season. The Eagles will host 17 regular season games in Bender Arena, including the nine Patriot League contests just announced along with a eight non-conference games which is the most in 50 years.
Coming off the program's fourth-ever Patriot League Championship and first in 11 years, head coach
Duane Simpkins returns for his third season with high expectations and is grateful to have so many games in front of the home crowd this year.
"We're proud of what we accomplished last season, but this is a new group, a new season, with new challenges," said Simpkins. "Having 17 home games—including some great non-conference matchups—is a huge opportunity for our fans to be part of this journey from the very beginning. We have an excellent group of guys training hard every day, and we're ready to build on our success and compete at the highest level."
American announced its 2025-26 non-conference schedule in August, which features the eight home contests along with trips to Wake Forest, GW, Rutgers, Virginia, and VCU.
Patriot League Slate
- American will play 18 Patriot League games, facing every team in the league twice.
- The Eagles start the conference season at home on New Year's Eve against one of their closest league rivals, Loyola Maryland.
- AU will take its two longest PL road trips to start 2026, heading to Boston U. on January 3 and to Colgate on January 7.
- After a home date against Holy Cross on January 10, American will have its first rematch against Navy at home on January 12 after beating the Midshipmen for the PL title last March.
- The series with Colgate wraps up early with the home game against the Raiders set for January 21, followed by a trip to Holy Cross on January 24 that wraps that series up early as well.
- American gets to close out the PL season with back-to-back home games against Lehigh (Feb. 25) and Boston U. (Feb. 28).
Tip-Off Dinner
- Save the date for the annual Tip-Off Dinner, which will be held on October 22. The men's and women's basketball coaches will be in attendance. More details will follow as the season comes nearer.
2025-26 AU Basketball Season Tickets Now on Sale!
- Join your 2025 Patriot League Champions with a full-season membership, starting as low as $125 for an amazing slate of home games.
- AU Basketball season memberships include:
- Priority access to Patriot League Tournament and NCAA games.
- Savings on single-game ticket prices.
- Season Ticket Holder Gift (One per account).
- Flexible Ticket Exchange Policy, use any unused ticket for a future game free of charge (subject to availability).
- Special invites to meet and greets with coaches and players.
- Join today by calling 202-885-2617 or by emailing clawed@american.edu.
Single-game tickets will go on sale October 9, one month prior to the November 9 home opener against Penn.
Parking on Campus
- As of August 25, parking on campus is being actively monitored seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- We are offering a special Winter Season Parking Pass exclusively for AU Athletics fans and supporters. For just $75, this pass will provide convenient access to campus parking from the date of purchase through March 15. The pass is only valid for home men's basketball, women's basketball, swim & dive, and wrestling events.
- Click HERE to purchase your Winter Season Parking Pass.
- If you prefer not to purchase the season pass, parking is still available on a per-event basis.
- Event Parking: $10 per contest for games held after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day on weekends (available through the PayByPhone app in any garage using code (211950).
- Hourly Parking: Standard hourly garage rates apply from 8 am-10 pm in the Katzen Arts Center and School of International Service garages.
- Find a detailed campus map here.
To Support AU Men's Basketball
- Visit our Eagles Club website and click "Donor Benefits" to learn more about supporting men's basketball.
- Benefits associated with the various giving levels are detailed below.
Cassell Society
(5-year commitment of $5,000 annually)
- All Coaches Club benefits
- Exclusive Cassell Society jacket
- Opportunity to travel with our teams and attend practices
- Two complimentary tickets to the Cassell Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
- In-game recognition
Coaches ($5,000)
- All American Club benefits
- Team-issued Under Armour gear
- Complimentary registration to select athletic events, including road game tickets
- Priority 1 access to purchase postseason tickets, including NCAA Tournament tickets
All American Club ($2,000-$4,999)
- All Champion Club benefits
- Exclusive Under Armour Eagles Club apparel item
- Access to the Eagles Club Hospitality Suite at Men's and Women's Basketball games
- Priority 2 access to purchase postseason tickets, including NCAA Tournament tickets
- Invitation to AU President's Circle Dinner ($2,500+)
- Complimentary Gameday Parking in Sports Center Garage
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