2026-27 Arkansas Basketball Schedule: Games, Times and Key Matchups

Arkansas Basketball Schedule

The 2026-27 Arkansas Basketball Schedule is set with a full slate of non-conference and SEC games. Arkansas Razorbacks basketball opens with a heavy home stretch at Bud Walton Arena before facing high-profile tests against Virginia, Indiana, Michigan State, North Carolina and Arizona. The Arkansas men’s basketball schedule then shifts into a demanding SEC slate that includes home dates against Tennessee, Texas, Alabama, Kentucky and Missouri.

2026-27 Arkansas Razorbacks Men’s Basketball Schedule

2026-27 Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball Schedule

2026-27 Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball Schedule
Date Opponent Time Tickets
Tuesdayvs Arkansas-Pine BluffBud Walton Arena8:00pm ETSECN+
Sundayvs VirginiaWashington, D.C. (Capital One Arena)1:00pm ETESPN
Wednesdayvs Robert MorrisBud Walton Arena8:00pm ETSECN+
Fridayvs Central ArkansasBud Walton Arena8:00pm ETSECN+
Tuesdayvs IndianaNew York City, N.Y. (Madison Square Garden)7:30pm ETPeacock
Fridayvs Mississippi Valley StateBud Walton Arena8:00pm ETSECN+
Thursdayvs Michigan StateDetroit, Mich. (Little Caesars Arena)4:30pm ETCBS
Tuesdayat North CarolinaChapel Hill, N.C. (Dean Smith Center)7:30pm ETESPN
Saturdayvs Oral RobertsNorth Little Rock, Ark. (Simmons Bank Arena)4:00pm ETSECN+
Tuesdayvs OaklandBud Walton Arena9:00pm ETSECN+
Sundayvs UT ArlingtonBud Walton Arena5:00pm ETSECN+
Saturdayvs ArizonaPhoenix, Ariz. (Mortgage Matchup Center)6:30pm ETESPN
Tuesdayvs Central MichiganBud Walton Arena7:00pm ET
Tuesdayvs UT Rio Grande ValleyBud Walton Arena8:00pm ETSECN+
Saturdayvs MissouriBud Walton Arena4:00pm ET
Wednesdayat South CarolinaColumbia, S.C.9:00pm ETSEC Network
Saturdayvs AlabamaBud Walton Arena2:00pm ETESPN2
Tuesdayat Texas A&MBryan-College Station, Texas7:00pm ET
Saturdayat TennesseeKnoxville, Tenn.12:00pm ET
Tuesdayvs GeorgiaBud Walton Arena9:00pm ETESPNU
Saturdayat TexasAustin, Texas6:00pm ET
Tuesdayvs LSUBud Walton Arena9:00pm ETSEC Network
Saturdayvs Mississippi StateBud Walton Arena8:30pm ETSEC Network
Saturdayat VanderbiltNashville, Tenn.Time TBA ET
Tuesdayvs Ole MissBud Walton Arena9:00pm ETSEC Network
Saturdayat AlabamaTuscaloosa, Ala.8:00pm ETESPN2
Tuesdayvs AuburnBud Walton Arena9:00pm ET
Saturdayat KentuckyLexington, Ky.Time TBA ET
Tuesdayat MissouriColumbia, Mo.7:00pm ET
Saturdayvs FloridaBud Walton Arena3:00pm ETABC
Tuesdayat LSUBaton Rouge, La.9:00pm ETESPNU
Saturdayvs OklahomaBud Walton Arena12:00pm ET

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Non-conference portion of the schedule

Arkansas opens at home against Arkansas-Pine Bluff, then hits the road for Virginia on Nov. 8. After that, Robert Morris and Central Arkansas visit Bud Walton Arena before a trip to Indiana.

Michigan State comes to Fayetteville on Nov. 26 in a nationally televised CBS matchup. North Carolina follows on Dec. 1 on ESPN. Arizona visits on Dec. 19 for another high-profile home date. Several mid-major home games fill out the rest of the non-conference slate and give Arkansas basketball home games early momentum.

SEC conference games

Conference play opens with a road game at Missouri on Jan. 2. Key home dates on the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball slate include South Carolina, Texas A&M, Tennessee, Texas, Vanderbilt, Alabama, Kentucky, Missouri and LSU.

Tough road tests come against Alabama, Georgia, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Auburn, Florida and Oklahoma. The home-and-home series with Alabama and the visits from Tennessee and Kentucky stand out as the highest-profile games on the conference calendar.

Arkansas basketball home games

Arkansas has a strong home presence at Bud Walton Arena. The early non-conference stretch and multiple SEC home dates against quality opponents give the Razorbacks opportunities to protect their home floor and build momentum throughout the season.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Arkansas Basketball Schedule begin?
Arkansas opens the season Tuesday, Nov. 3 against Arkansas-Pine Bluff at home.

When is Arkansas vs Alabama basketball?
Arkansas visits Alabama on Jan. 9 and hosts Alabama on Feb. 13.

When is Arkansas vs Kentucky?
Arkansas hosts Kentucky on Feb. 20.

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 Arkansas men’s basketball schedule?
The complete 2026-27 Arkansas Basketball Schedule appears in the table above.