Doug Gottlieb is currently throwing chairs. Well, metaphorically speaking, mostly. If you haven't been following the Wisconsin Green Bay basketball schedule, you've missed a wild ride that feels more like a reality show than a mid-major hoops season.
Green Bay is a basketball town. It always has been. But this year? This year is different.
The Phoenix men’s team is currently navigating a chaotic Horizon League slate under Gottlieb, who is balancing a national radio gig while trying to rebuild a program that won exactly four games last season. Meanwhile, the women’s team is quietly—or maybe not so quietly—dominating the region like they usually do. If you're looking for the schedule, you're usually looking for two very different vibes.
The Men's Schedule: Doug Gottlieb's High-Stakes Experiment
People thought it was a gimmick. When Green Bay hired Doug Gottlieb, the skeptics were loud. They’re a bit quieter now, but the drama hasn't stopped. The men’s team entered January 2026 with a winning record, which is a minor miracle considering they were 4-28 a year ago.
The heart of the Wisconsin Green Bay basketball schedule is the Horizon League grind. It’s brutal.
Check out the upcoming gauntlet for the men’s team:
- January 18, 2026: vs. Oakland. This is a big one at the Resch Center. Oakland is always tough, and the Phoenix need this to prove they belong in the top tier of the conference.
- January 22, 2026: at Youngstown State. Road games in the Horizon League are where dreams go to die.
- January 24, 2026: at Robert Morris. This is personal. Remember the chair toss? That happened after a heartbreaking loss to Robert Morris in December. Gottlieb will have this date circled in red ink.
- January 30, 2026: vs. Cleveland State. Back home at the Resch.
Honestly, the home games at the Resch Center have a different energy this year. Gottlieb is a polarizing figure, sure, but he’s brought eyes to a program that was drifting into irrelevance. The "Battle of I-43" against Milwaukee earlier this month was a sellout. Green Bay won that one 79-76, and the city actually felt like a college town for a night.
Can They Keep Up the Pace?
The schedule doesn't let up in February. You've got Detroit Mercy coming to town on February 7, followed by a crucial home stand against Purdue Fort Wayne on February 12.
The real question is whether Gottlieb’s dual-career lifestyle—doing his Fox Sports Radio show at 1:30 p.m. and then coaching a practice at 4:00 p.m.—will wear on the team. So far, the results are surprisingly decent. They’ve already surpassed last year’s win total by a mile. They're sitting at 10-10 or so, depending on the week, and in the mix for a decent seed in the conference tournament.
The Women’s Schedule: Excellence is Exhausting
While the men are figuring out their identity, the Green Bay women’s team is just doing what they always do: winning. Head coach Kayla Karius has this team humming. They entered late January 2026 with a 14-5 record.
Their schedule is a masterclass in "anyone, anywhere." They went to Cancun for Thanksgiving and played NC State. They went to Washington in December. They don’t blink.
Upcoming key matchups:
- January 22, 2026: vs. Oakland. The Kress Events Center will be rocking.
- January 24, 2026: vs. Detroit Mercy.
- January 29, 2026: vs. Wright State.
The women’s Wisconsin Green Bay basketball schedule is heavily weighted with home games in late January, which is a massive advantage. If you want to see pure, fundamental basketball, go to the Kress. It’s a different world than the high-octane, sometimes-messy men’s games at the Resch.
Where to Actually Watch the Games
This is where most people get frustrated. You can't just flip on a local channel and find every game. Basically, if you aren't at the arena, you’re probably on ESPN+.
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The Horizon League has a massive media deal with ESPN, meaning almost every home and away game for both the men and women is streamed there. For the big ones—like the Milwaukee rivalry—you might see them on ESPNU or even a local broadcast on WFRV-TV, but don't count on it.
Ticket Realities
Tickets for the women's games are a steal. You can usually get into the Kress for under $15. The men's games at the Resch Center have seen a price hike because of the Gottlieb "curiosity factor." If you're looking for the Oakland game on the 18th, buy them now. The Resch is a big barn, but they’ve been closing off the upper deck to keep the atmosphere tight, which means lower-level seats disappear fast.
Actionable Next Steps for Phoenix Fans
If you're trying to keep up with the chaos of the 2025-2026 season, don't just check the scores on a Sunday morning.
- Download the Green Bay Phoenix App: It’s the only place where the schedule updates in real-time if a game time shifts for TV.
- Sync to Calendar: Use the "Add to Calendar" feature on the official athletics site. Between the men playing at the Resch and the women at the Kress, it’s easy to end up at the wrong building.
- Watch the Post-Game: Especially for the men. Gottlieb’s press conferences are essentially must-see TV. He’s honest—sometimes too honest—and it gives you a look into the program you won't get from a box score.
The road to the Horizon League tournament in Indianapolis starts now. Whether you're there for the tactical brilliance of the women's team or the high-wire act of the men's program, the next four weeks will define the season. Clear your Saturdays.