The 2026-27 Vanderbilt Basketball Schedule is set with a full slate of non-conference and SEC games. Vanderbilt Commodores basketball opens with a heavy home stretch at Memorial Gymnasium before facing high-profile tests against Wake Forest, Memphis, Ohio State, Notre Dame and California. The Vanderbilt men’s basketball schedule then shifts into a demanding SEC slate that includes home dates against Auburn, Alabama, Kentucky’s rivals and Oklahoma.
2026-27 Vanderbilt Commodores Men’s Basketball Schedule
2026-27 Vanderbilt Commodores Men's Basketball Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | vs Bellarmine | 7:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Thursday | vs Wake Forest | 6:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Tuesday | vs Memphis | 7:15pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Friday | vs Prairie View A&M | 7:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Tuesday | vs Eastern Illinois | 8:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Friday | vs UCF | 8:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Tuesday | at Ohio State | 7:00pm ETPeacock | ||
| Friday | vs Southern | 2:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Wednesday | at Notre Dame | 7:15pm ETACC Network | ||
| Sunday | at California | 8:00pm ETACC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs West Georgia | 2:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Friday | vs Southern Indiana | 5:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Monday | vs Milwaukee | 5:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Tuesday | vs Alcorn State | 8:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Tennessee | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs Mississippi State | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Florida | 11:00am ETESPN | ||
| Tuesday | vs South Carolina | 9:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Kentucky | 4:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Auburn | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Missouri | 8:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | at Ole Miss | 9:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Texas A&M | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | at LSU | 9:00pm ETESPNU | ||
| Saturday | at Arkansas | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Georgia | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Texas | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Texas A&M | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | at Kentucky | 9:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Alabama | 8:30pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs Oklahoma | 9:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at Tennessee | 2:00pm ET |
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Key dates at a glance:
- Nov. 5 — Wake Forest at home (ESPN2)
- Nov. 24 — at Ohio State (Peacock)
- Dec. 2 — at Notre Dame
- Jan. 19 — Auburn at home
- Feb. 27 — Alabama at home
- March 6 — at Tennessee
Non-conference portion of the schedule
Vanderbilt opens at home against Bellarmine and Wake Forest. After that, Memphis visits on Nov. 10. Prairie View A&M, Eastern Illinois and UCF follow before a road trip to Ohio State on Nov. 24.
Notre Dame and California come on the road in early December. Several mid-major home games fill out the rest of the slate and give Vanderbilt basketball home games early momentum before SEC play begins.
SEC conference games
Conference play opens with a road game at Tennessee on Jan. 2. Key home dates on the Vanderbilt Commodores basketball slate include Mississippi State, South Carolina, Auburn, Missouri, Texas A&M, Georgia, Alabama and Oklahoma.
Tough road tests come against Tennessee, Florida, Kentucky, Ole Miss, LSU, Arkansas, Texas and Kentucky again. The visits from Auburn and Alabama, along with the home-and-home series with Texas A&M and Tennessee, stand out as the highest-profile games on the conference calendar.
Vanderbilt basketball home games
Vanderbilt has a strong home presence at Memorial Gymnasium. The early non-conference stretch and multiple SEC home dates against quality opponents give the Commodores opportunities to protect their home floor and build momentum throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Vanderbilt Basketball Schedule begin?
Vanderbilt opens the season Monday, Nov. 2 against Bellarmine at home.
When is Vanderbilt vs Kentucky basketball?
Vanderbilt visits Kentucky on Jan. 16 and again on Feb. 23.
When is Vanderbilt vs Alabama?
Vanderbilt hosts Alabama on Feb. 27.
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 Vanderbilt men’s basketball schedule?
The complete 2026-27 Vanderbilt Basketball Schedule appears in the table above.
