The Big Ten Conference has announced conference opponents, with each team playing 20 regular season league games in the 2025-26 season. The Golden Gophers will face three Big Ten opponents twice, with another 14 games as either a home or road contest.
It marks the second season of this format with the expansion to 18 Big Ten teams. Dates, times and broadcast information will follow at a later date.
Minnesota will play the following three schools at home and on the road next season: Indiana, Northwestern and Wisconsin.
The Golden Gophers also welcome the following teams to Williams Arena next year: Iowa, Maryland, Michigan State, Nebraska, Rutgers, UCLA and USC.
In addition to Indiana, Northwestern and Wisconsin, the Gophers will also travel to these locations during the 2025-26 campaign: Illinois, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Oregon and Washington.
The 2026 Big Ten Championship will be played March 11-15, 2026 at the United Center in Chicago.
Gopher Big Ten Opponents:
Home/Away
Indiana, Northwestern, Wisconsin
Home Only
Iowa, Maryland, Michigan State, Nebraska, Rutgers, UCLA, USC
Road Only
Illinois, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Washington, Oregon
(info courtesy of Big Ten)
