The 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball Schedule is set with a full slate of non-conference and SEC games. Kentucky Wildcats basketball opens with a heavy home stretch at Rupp Arena before facing high-profile tests against Kansas, Indiana, Virginia, Louisville and North Carolina. The Kentucky men’s basketball schedule then shifts into a demanding SEC slate that includes home dates against Tennessee, Alabama’s rivals and Florida.
2026-27 Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball Schedule
2026-27 Kentucky Wildcats Men's Basketball Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | vs Manhattan | 7:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Friday | vs James Madison | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | vs Kansas | 9:30pm ETESPN | ||
| Friday | vs Northern Arizona | 7:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Monday | vs Grambling | 7:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Friday | at Indiana | 8:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Friday | at Wichita State | 9:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Wednesday | vs Virginia | 7:15pm ETESPN | ||
| Saturday | vs App State | 1:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Tuesday | vs Bryant | 7:30pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Saturday | at Louisville | 4:00pm ETABC | ||
| Saturday | vs North Carolina | 2:30pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Sacred Heart | 1:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Monday | vs Gardner-Webb | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Oklahoma | 12:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | at Ole Miss | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Missouri | 4:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Wednesday | at LSU | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Vanderbilt | 4:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs Mississippi State | 8:30pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Tennessee | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Texas | 12:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Ole Miss | 9:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at Alabama | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | at South Carolina | 8:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Tennessee | 4:00pm ETESPN | ||
| Tuesday | vs Georgia | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at Arkansas | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Vanderbilt | 9:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at Auburn | Time TBA ET | ||
| Wednesday | at Texas A&M | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Florida | Time TBA ET |
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Key dates at a glance:
- Nov. 10 — Kansas at Rupp Arena (ESPN)
- Nov. 20 — at Indiana (CBS)
- Dec. 12 — at Louisville (ABC)
- Dec. 19 — North Carolina at home
- Feb. 13 — Tennessee at home (ESPN)
- March 6 — Florida at home to close the regular season
Non-conference portion of the schedule
Kentucky opens at home against Manhattan and James Madison. After that, Kansas visits on Nov. 10 in a nationally televised matchup on ESPN. Northern Arizona and Grambling follow before a road trip to Indiana on Nov. 20.
Virginia visits on Dec. 2. Then the in-state rivalry with Louisville comes on Dec. 12 at the KFC Yum! Center. North Carolina visits Rupp Arena on Dec. 19 for one of the biggest non-conference home dates on the Kentucky Basketball Schedule. Several mid-major home games fill out the rest of the slate and give Kentucky basketball home games early momentum.
SEC conference games
Conference play opens with Oklahoma at home on Jan. 2. Key home dates on the Kentucky Wildcats basketball slate include Missouri, Mississippi State, Texas, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Georgia, Vanderbilt and Florida.
Tough road tests come against Ole Miss, LSU, Vanderbilt, Tennessee, Alabama, South Carolina, Arkansas, Auburn and Texas A&M. The home-and-home series with Tennessee and the visits from Texas and Florida stand out as the highest-profile games on the conference calendar.
Kentucky basketball home games
Kentucky has a strong home presence at Rupp Arena. The early non-conference stretch and multiple SEC home dates against quality opponents give the Wildcats opportunities to protect their home floor and build momentum throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Kentucky Basketball Schedule begin?
Kentucky opens the season Tuesday, Nov. 3 against Manhattan at home.
When is Kentucky vs Louisville basketball?
Kentucky visits Louisville on Dec. 12.
When is Kentucky vs Tennessee?
Kentucky visits Tennessee on Jan. 23 and hosts Tennessee on Feb. 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 Kentucky men’s basketball schedule?
The complete 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball Schedule appears in the table above.
