The 2026-27 Pitt Basketball Schedule is set with a full slate of non-conference and ACC games. Pittsburgh Panthers basketball opens with a mix of home games at the Petersen Events Center and high-profile matchups against Villanova, West Virginia, Duke and North Carolina.
The pitt basketball schedule features early road tests and a competitive mix of home and away conference contests. Tip times remain TBA for most games.
Here is the complete Pitt Basketball Schedule for 2026-27.
2026-27 Pitt Panther Men’s Basketball Schedule
Pitt Basketball Schedule 2026-27
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | ||||
| Saturday | at ProvidenceProvidence, RI | Time TBA ET | ||
| Monday | vs RiderPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Thursday | vs BuffaloPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Sunday | vs Penn StateThe Palestra, Philadelphia, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Friday | at ButlerIndianapolis, IN | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs VillanovaPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Friday | vs Central MichiganPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off | ||||
| Tuesday | vs OklahomaFort Myers, FL | Time TBA ET | ||
| Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off | ||||
| Thursday | vs DePaulFort Myers, FL | Time TBA ET | ||
| ACC/SEC Challenge | ||||
| Tuesday | at MissouriColumbia, MO | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Tarleton StatePetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Backyard Basketball Classic | ||||
| Wednesday | vs West VirginiaPPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs DrexelPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Friday | vs Georgia StatePetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Monday | vs Cleveland StatePetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| ACC | ||||
| Saturday | vs MiamiPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Wednesday | at NC StateRaleigh, NC | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at DukeDurham, NC | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs SyracusePetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | vs ClemsonPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Wednesday | at Notre DameSouth Bend, IN | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Boston CollegePetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Virginia TechPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at Florida StateTallahassee, FL | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | at LouisvilleLouisville, KY | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs VirginiaPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at Wake ForestWinston-Salem, NC | Time TBA ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs CaliforniaPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Georgia TechPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | at SyracuseSyracuse, NY | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at MiamiCoral Gables, FL | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs North CarolinaPetersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at SMUDallas, TX | Time TBA ET | ||
Rider, Buffalo and the Early Home Games
Pittsburgh Panthers basketball opens the regular season with home games against Rider and Buffalo at the Petersen Events Center. A neutral-site game against Penn State at the Palestra follows, along with a road trip to Butler and a home date against Villanova.
Additional non-conference games on the Pitt Basketball Schedule include Central Michigan at home, the Skechers Fort Myers Tip-Off against Oklahoma and DePaul, a road trip to Missouri, the Backyard Basketball Classic against West Virginia at PPG Paints Arena, and home games against Tarleton State, Drexel, Georgia State and Cleveland State.
This stretch offers a solid mix of winnable home contests and quality competition for pitt basketball.
Miami, Duke and the Start of ACC Play
ACC play on the Pitt Panther men’s basketball Schedule begins with a home game against Miami on Jan. 2. Key home dates include Syracuse, Clemson, Boston College, Virginia Tech, Virginia, California, Georgia Tech and North Carolina.
Tough road tests come at NC State, Duke, Notre Dame, Florida State, Louisville, Wake Forest, Syracuse, Miami and SMU. The pitt panther men’s basketball team faces a demanding balance of home and road conference games.
The road trip to Duke and the home date against North Carolina stand out as two of the highest-profile games on the conference slate for pitt panthers basketball.
West Virginia, Duke and the Biggest Dates
The Pitt Panthers Basketball Schedule features several marquee games. The Backyard Basketball Classic against West Virginia on Dec. 9 remains one of the biggest rivalry dates. A visit to Duke on Jan. 9 and a home finale against North Carolina on March 2 round out the top attractions.
Overall, the Pitt Basketball Schedule balances an accessible non-conference portion with a competitive ACC schedule. Fans following pitt basketball can expect tip times and television assignments to be updated as the season approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Pitt Basketball Schedule begin?
Pitt opens the regular season Monday, Nov. 2 against Rider at the Petersen Events Center.
When is Pitt vs West Virginia?
Pitt faces West Virginia on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at PPG Paints Arena in the Backyard Basketball Classic.
Does Pitt play Duke?
Yes. Pitt visits Duke on Saturday, Jan. 9 in Durham.
Are tip times available yet?
Most tip times remain TBA and will be announced closer to the season.
Where can I find the full schedule?
The complete Pitt Basketball Schedule for 2026-27 appears above.
