The 2026-27 South Carolina Basketball Schedule is set with a full slate of non-conference and SEC games. South Carolina Gamecocks basketball opens with several early road games before high-profile tests against USC, Arizona State, NC State, Clemson and Maryland. The South Carolina men’s basketball schedule then shifts into a demanding SEC slate that includes home dates against LSU, Kentucky, Tennessee and Florida.
2026-27 South Carolina Gamecocks Men’s Basketball Schedule
2026-27 South Carolina Gamecocks Men's Basketball Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | at Stetson | 7:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Sunday | at Southeast Missouri State | 1:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Wednesday | at Saint Peter’s | 7:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | at Gardner-Webb | 2:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Wednesday | at Elon | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Wednesday | vs USC | 4:30pm ETCBSSN | ||
| Thursday | vs Arizona State | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs NC State | 7:00pm ETACC Network | ||
| Sunday | at UT Martin | 12:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | at Youngstown State | 4:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Tuesday | at Clemson | 9:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Saturday | vs Maryland | 1:00pm ETFS1 | ||
| Tuesday | at North Carolina Central | 4:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | at South Carolina State | 4:00pm ETSECN+ | ||
| Saturday | vs LSU | 3:30pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Wednesday | at Arkansas | 9:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Texas A&M | 3:30pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | vs Vanderbilt | 9:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Missouri | 1:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Wednesday | at Alabama | 6:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Mississippi State | 1:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Wednesday | at Texas | 8:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Oklahoma | 1:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | vs Florida | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at Georgia | 8:30pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Wednesday | vs Kentucky | 8:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Auburn | 6:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Ole Miss | 3:30pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | vs Tennessee | 7:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | at Mississippi State | 1:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Tuesday | at Florida | 8:00pm ETSEC Network | ||
| Saturday | vs Georgia | 12:00pm ETSEC Network |
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Key dates at a glance:
- Nov. 25 — USC at home (CBSSN)
- Dec. 1 — NC State at home
- Dec. 15 — at Clemson (ESPN2)
- Dec. 19 — Maryland at home (FS1)
- Feb. 10 — Kentucky at home
- Feb. 23 — Tennessee at home
Non-conference portion of the schedule
South Carolina opens with five straight road games against Stetson, Southeast Missouri State, Saint Peter’s, Gardner-Webb and Elon. After that, USC and Arizona State visit for the first major home dates on the South Carolina Basketball Schedule.
NC State comes to Columbia on Dec. 1. A road trip to Clemson on Dec. 15 stands as one of the toughest non-conference tests. Maryland visits later in December, giving South Carolina basketball home games another high-profile opportunity before SEC play begins.
SEC conference games
Conference play opens with LSU at home on Jan. 2. Key home dates on the South Carolina Gamecocks basketball slate include Vanderbilt, Missouri, Mississippi State, Oklahoma, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia.
Tough road tests come against Arkansas, Texas A&M, Alabama, Texas, Georgia, Auburn, Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Florida. The visits from Kentucky, Tennessee and Florida stand out as the highest-profile games on the conference calendar.
South Carolina basketball home games
South Carolina has a solid home presence at Colonial Life Arena. The non-conference dates against USC, Arizona State, NC State and Maryland, plus multiple SEC home games against quality opponents, give the Gamecocks opportunities to protect their home floor and build momentum throughout the season.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the South Carolina Basketball Schedule begin?
South Carolina opens the season Tuesday, Nov. 3 on the road against Stetson.
When is South Carolina vs Clemson basketball?
South Carolina visits Clemson on Dec. 15.
When is South Carolina vs Kentucky?
South Carolina hosts Kentucky on Feb. 10.
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 South Carolina men’s basketball schedule?
The complete 2026-27 South Carolina Basketball Schedule appears in the table above.
