You’re probably standing in your kitchen or scrolling on your phone, trying to figure out exactly when to flip the TV on. If you’re looking for a Horned Frogs football game right now, in the middle of January, I’ve got some news that might be a bummer: the season is actually over.
TCU just wrapped up a wild run, capped off by that nail-biter of a win against USC in the Valero Alamo Bowl on December 30. They won 30-27 in overtime. It was a classic. But because the football pads are put away for the winter, the answer to what time is the TCU game depends entirely on which sport you’re actually trying to catch.
If you were hoping for a basketball game today, Sunday, January 18, 2026, you just missed the men’s team. They played Utah yesterday in Salt Lake City and lost a heartbreaker, 82-79. Honestly, the schedule is a bit of a maze right now because the big matchups are clustered around the Monday holiday.
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The Next Big Tip-Off: TCU Women vs. Ohio State
If you’re a fan of the women's team—and you should be, considering they are sitting at 18-1 and ranked No. 10 in the nation—their next game is the one everyone is talking about. It’s a massive Top 25 showdown.
They aren't playing today. They play Monday, January 19, 2026.
- Game Time: 11:00 AM CT (Noon ET)
- Opponent: #14 Ohio State
- Channel: FOX (This is actually the first time the women’s program has ever been on a national over-the-air broadcast for a regular-season game).
- Location: Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey
This game is part of the Coretta Scott King Classic. It’s a huge deal. Olivia Miles is basically playing a home game since she grew up in New Jersey, and the team is looking to prove that their 6-1 Big 12 record isn't a fluke.
What About the Men’s Basketball Schedule?
Jamie Dixon’s squad is currently licking their wounds after that Utah loss. If you’re looking for their next appearance at Schollmaier Arena, you’ll have to wait until Tuesday night.
Basically, the men have a few days off to travel back to Fort Worth and get their legs under them. They will be hosting Oklahoma State on Tuesday, January 20, at 7:00 PM CT. You can catch that one on ESPN+.
The Big 12 is a gauntlet this year. Every game feels like a coin flip. After Oklahoma State, the Frogs have to head down to Waco to face Baylor on Saturday, January 24. That one starts at 5:00 PM CT.
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Looking Ahead: The 2026 Football Kickoff
I know, it’s January, and we’re already talking about August. But TCU fans are different.
The 2026 football season is going to start with a literal bang. Or maybe a pint of Guinness. TCU will play North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland, for the Aer Lingus Football Classic.
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
- Time: TBA (Expect it to be an early morning or midday kickoff in the States due to the time difference).
The school actually announced they’ll be having eight home games in 2026, which is the most they've had in a long time. Grambling State and Arkansas State are already on the books for September.
A Quick Cheat Sheet for This Week
Since you probably just want a quick reference while you’re planning your week, here’s how the next few days look for the major TCU programs:
- Monday, Jan 19 (11 AM CT): Women’s Basketball vs. Ohio State (FOX).
- Monday, Jan 19 (Noon CT): Men’s Tennis at Tennessee.
- Tuesday, Jan 20 (7 PM CT): Men’s Basketball vs. Oklahoma State (ESPN+).
- Thursday, Jan 22 (All Day): Indoor Track & Field at various meets.
- Saturday, Jan 24 (5 PM CT): Men’s Basketball at Baylor.
Why the Times Keep Changing
One thing that drives me crazy is how "flexible" these start times are. The Big 12 works with ESPN and FOX, and they often use a "12-day window" or even a "6-day window" to pick game times.
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For basketball, most of the weekday games are locked in, but those weekend slots can shift depending on which game the networks think will get the most eyeballs. If the Frogs keep winning, they’ll get those prime evening slots. If they slump, expect a lot of 11:00 AM tip-offs that make it hard to get your morning coffee in before the first whistle.
To stay on top of the schedule, I’ve found that the official GoFrogs mobile app is actually more reliable than Google’s generic search results, which sometimes pull old data from last season.
Check the FOX sports app right now if you want to set a reminder for tomorrow’s women’s game. It’s going to be a physical, fast-paced game that likely determines how high they’ll climb in the next AP Poll. If you're heading to Schollmaier Arena for the Tuesday men's game, remember that the parking lots around the stadium have been tighter lately due to the ongoing construction near the athletics complex, so give yourself an extra 20 minutes.