Fordham Men's Basketball Set for 2026 Acrisure Series vs Portland and San Diego
Fordham men's basketball will take on Portland and San Diego in the 2026 Acrisure Series, adding two notable non-conference matchups to the Rams' upcoming schedule.
Fordham Locks In Two Opponents for 2026 Acrisure Series
Fordham men's basketball will face the University of Portland and the University of San Diego in the 2026 Acrisure Series, the program announced through Fordham University Athletics. The matchups give the Rams a pair of defined non-conference opponents as scheduling for the 2025-26 season takes shape.
The Acrisure Series is a multi-team event format that brings together programs from across the country for early-season competition. Landing two opponents from the West Coast adds geographic variety to Fordham's schedule and offers the team a chance to build momentum before Atlantic 10 Conference play begins.
What the Matchups Mean for the Rams
Portland competes in the West Coast Conference, a league that routinely produces NCAA Tournament contenders. San Diego is also a WCC member, giving Fordham back-to-back looks at programs from one of the more competitive mid-major conferences in the country.
For a Fordham squad working to establish itself in the Atlantic 10, these kinds of non-conference tests carry real weight. Results against recognizable opponents from outside the region can influence perception heading into conference play and, further down the line, postseason seeding conversations.
The Rams have been building toward greater consistency in recent seasons. Scheduling an event like the Acrisure Series signals that the program is willing to challenge itself early rather than padding the non-conference slate with lower-stakes opponents.
Scheduling Context and Next Steps
No specific game dates or locations within the Acrisure Series have been confirmed in the announcement from Fordham Athletics. Those details are expected to follow as the 2026 event draws closer.
Fans tracking the program's progress will want to watch for further schedule announcements, including when and where the Acrisure Series games will be played. Fordham Athletics remains the primary source for updates as planning continues.
The addition of Portland and San Diego rounds out what should be a competitive non-conference stretch for the Rams heading into the 2025-26 campaign.
