The 2026-27 Florida Basketball Schedule is set with a full slate of non-conference and SEC games. Florida Gators basketball opens on the road at Miami before a strong home stretch at Exactech Arena. High-profile tests against Florida State, Notre Dame, Duke and Georgia Tech highlight the early portion of the Florida men’s basketball schedule before a demanding SEC slate that includes home dates against Alabama, Tennessee, Auburn and Arkansas.
2026-27 Florida Gators Men’s Basketball Schedule
2026-27 Florida Gators Men's Basketball Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | at Miami | 6:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Thursday | vs Jacksonville | 8:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Tuesday | vs Florida State | 6:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Friday | vs Merrimack | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | vs Notre Dame | 4:30pm ETESPN | ||
| Tuesday | vs Milwaukee | 7:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Tuesday | at Duke | 9:30pm ETESPN | ||
| Sunday | vs Vermont | 12:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Georgia Tech | 12:00pm ETESPNU | ||
| Friday | vs Grand Canyon | 6:00pm ETESPNU | ||
| Monday | vs Florida A&M | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | vs Long Island University | 6:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Texas | 6:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | at Oklahoma | 9:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Saturday | at Vanderbilt | 11:00am ETESPN | ||
| Wednesday | vs Mississippi State | 9:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Alabama | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | at Texas A&M | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Georgia | 4:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Tennessee | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | at South Carolina | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at Texas | 12:00pm ETESPN | ||
| Tuesday | vs Auburn | 7:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Saturday | at Missouri | 12:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs LSU | 8:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Georgia | 8:30pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Wednesday | at Ole Miss | 9:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Arkansas | 3:00pm ETABC | ||
| Tuesday | vs South Carolina | 8:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Kentucky | Time TBA ET |
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Non-conference portion of the schedule
Florida opens on the road at Miami on Nov. 2. After that, Jacksonville, Florida State, Merrimack and Notre Dame visit Exactech Arena. The Florida State game remains one of the early highlights of the Florida Basketball Schedule.
A road trip to Duke on Dec. 1 stands as one of the toughest non-conference tests. Georgia Tech, Grand Canyon, Florida A&M and Long Island University fill out the remaining home dates and give Florida basketball home games early momentum.
SEC conference games
Conference play opens with Texas at home on Jan. 2. Key home dates on the Florida Gators basketball slate include Mississippi State, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Auburn, LSU, Arkansas and South Carolina.
Tough road tests come against Oklahoma, Vanderbilt, Texas A&M, South Carolina, Texas, Missouri, Georgia, Ole Miss and Kentucky. The visits from Alabama, Tennessee and Auburn, along with the road trip to Kentucky, stand out as the highest-profile games on the conference calendar.
Florida basketball home games
Florida has a strong home presence at Exactech Arena. The early non-conference stretch and multiple SEC home dates against quality opponents give the Gators opportunities to protect their home floor and build momentum throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Florida Basketball Schedule begin?
Florida opens the season Monday, Nov. 2 on the road against Miami.
When is Florida vs Alabama basketball?
Florida hosts Alabama on Jan. 16.
When is Florida vs Kentucky?
Florida visits Kentucky on March 6.
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 Florida men’s basketball schedule?
The complete 2026-27 Florida Basketball Schedule appears in the table above.
