The 2026-27 LSU Basketball Schedule is set with a full slate of non-conference and SEC games. LSU Tigers basketball opens with a heavy home stretch at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center before facing high-profile tests against Gonzaga, Houston, Arizona State and Wake Forest. The LSU men’s basketball schedule then shifts into a demanding SEC slate that includes home dates against Alabama, Kentucky, Arkansas and Auburn.
2026-27 LSU Tigers Men’s Basketball Schedule
2026-27 LSU Tigers Men's Basketball Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | vs LSU New Orleans | 8:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Friday | vs Texas Southern | 8:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Monday | vs Louisiana Tech | 8:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | vs Gonzaga | 3:30pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs UL Monroe | 8:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | vs Queens University | Time TBA ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs Arizona State | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Thursday | vs SMU | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Wake Forest | 9:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Hofstra | 2:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Sunday | vs Houston | 3:30pm ETESPN | ||
| Friday | vs High Point | 8:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Tuesday | vs Louisiana | 6:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Monday | vs Washington State | 8:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | vs South Carolina | 3:30pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | vs Alabama | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Tennessee | 8:30pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Wednesday | vs Kentucky | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Texas A&M | 6:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | at Texas | 9:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Auburn | 3:30pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | vs Arkansas | 9:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Georgia | 3:30pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | at Vanderbilt | 9:00pm ETESPNU | ||
| Saturday | at Ole Miss | 4:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Saturday | vs Oklahoma | 1:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Wednesday | at Florida | 8:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Mississippi State | 6:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Wednesday | vs Auburn | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Texas A&M | 8:30pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | at Arkansas | 9:00pm ETESPNU | ||
| Saturday | vs Missouri | 2:00pm ETSEC Network |
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Key dates at a glance:
- Nov. 14 — Gonzaga at home
- Dec. 13 — Houston at home (ESPN)
- Jan. 5 — Alabama at home
- Jan. 13 — Kentucky at home
- Jan. 26 — Arkansas at home
- Feb. 24 — Auburn at home
Non-conference portion of the schedule
LSU opens at home against LSU New Orleans, Texas Southern and Louisiana Tech. After that, Gonzaga visits on Nov. 14 for one of the biggest early tests on the LSU Basketball Schedule. UL Monroe and Queens University follow before Arizona State and SMU visit later in November.
Wake Forest comes to Baton Rouge on Dec. 1. Then Houston visits on Dec. 13 in a nationally televised matchup on ESPN. Several mid-major home games fill out the rest of the slate and give LSU basketball home games early momentum.
SEC conference games
Conference play opens with South Carolina at home on Jan. 2. Key home dates on the LSU Tigers basketball slate include Alabama, Kentucky, Texas A&M, Arkansas, Georgia, Oklahoma, Mississippi State, Auburn and Missouri.
Tough road tests come against Tennessee, Texas, Auburn, Vanderbilt, Ole Miss, Florida, Texas A&M and Arkansas. The visits from Alabama, Kentucky and Auburn, along with the road trip to Tennessee, stand out as the highest-profile games on the conference calendar.
LSU basketball home games
LSU has a strong home presence at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The early non-conference stretch and multiple SEC home dates against quality opponents give the Tigers opportunities to protect their home floor and build momentum throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the LSU Basketball Schedule begin?
LSU opens the season Tuesday, Nov. 3 against LSU New Orleans at home.
When is LSU vs Alabama basketball?
LSU hosts Alabama on Jan. 5.
When is LSU vs Kentucky?
LSU hosts Kentucky on Jan. 13.
Are tip times available yet?
Most tip times are listed above. A few remain TBA and will be announced closer to the season.
Where can I find the full LSU men’s basketball schedule?
The complete 2026-27 LSU Basketball Schedule appears in the table above.
