Mark Pope and the Kentucky basketball team take the floor today for their third and final exhibition game of 2026 against the UCF Knights. They beat Little Rock in an ugly game to open things up, then looked much better in a win over Texas Tech last week.

Tonight, the Wildcats will look to knock off any remaining rust, and iron out wrinkles as they prepare for the regular season opening. They have a few things to work on, despite winning in their first two outings.

Kentucky got out to slow starts in both of their games. Turnovers and poor shooting marred the first half, though they did well defensively in both games. Rebounding is another area where they need to improve, having been dominated on the glass by Texas Tech.

Despite struggling in some areas, they have excelled in others. They're still a great shooting team, and the breakout of Alex Wilkins and Mason Williams raise the ceiling for the team. As they begin to flow even better, they could become an elite offense.

Fans will want to tune into tonight's contest, and see how they look in game three. Here's how they can find, and watch the game.

What channel is Kentucky vs UCF on today?

Kentucky vs UCF will broadcast nationally on SEC Network. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.

Kentucky vs UCF time today

The Kentucky vs UCF game starts at 6:00 P.M. from Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.