The Butler Bulldogs Schedule for the 2026-27 season is set with a full 20-game BIG EAST conference slate.
The butler bulldogs men’s basketball team will play 10 home games and 10 away games as part of the double round-robin format. The schedule features traditional rivals and several high-profile matchups that will shape the team’s conference standing.
Here is the complete Butler Bulldogs Schedule for the 2026-27 BIG EAST season:
2026-27 Butler Men's Basketball Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition; Family Weekend | ||||
| Sunday | vs IndianaHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 6:30 PM ETWISH-TV | L 68-96 | |
| Exhibition | ||||
| Sunday | vs Indiana StateHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 6:30 PM ETWISH-TV | W 81-74 | |
| Exhibition | ||||
| Sunday | at Ohio StateColumbus, Ohio | 2:00 PM ETB1G+ | L 73-82 | |
| Regular Season Opener; First Game of Ronald Nored Era | ||||
| Monday | vs LafayetteHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 7:00 PM ETESPN+ | ||
| Wednesday | vs FDUHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 7:00 PM ETESPN+ | ||
| Sunday | at Boise StateBoise, Idaho | 12:00 PM MT / 2:00 PM ETUSA | ||
| Friday | vs PittsburghHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 6:30 PM ETPeacock | ||
| Tuesday | vs Western CarolinaHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 7:00 PM ETESPN+ | ||
| Thursday | vs NortheasternHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 7:00 PM ETtruTV | ||
| The Bad Boy Mowers Series | ||||
| Sunday | vs NebraskaCredit Union 1 Arena, Chicago, Ill. | 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Black Friday Game | ||||
| Friday | vs BellarmineHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 3:00 PM ETESPN+ | ||
| Wednesday | vs PresbyterianHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 7:00 PM ETESPN+ | ||
| Sunday | at North CarolinaChapel Hill, N.C. | 3:00 PM ETESPN2 | ||
| Saturday | at ProvidenceProvidence, R.I. | 2:00 PM ETPeacock | ||
| Wednesday | vs USC UpstateHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 7:00 PM ETESPN+ | ||
| Indy Classic | ||||
| Saturday | vs Georgia TechGainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 3:00 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Wednesday | vs MarquetteHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 6:00 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Thursday | vs ConnecticutHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 7:00 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Sunday | vs St. John’sHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 5:00 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Saturday | at DePaulChicago, Ill. | 3:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Tuesday | at XavierCincinnati, Ohio | 8:00 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Friday | vs VillanovaHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 6:00 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Monday | vs GeorgetownHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 6:30 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Saturday | at ConnecticutPeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, Conn. | 12:00 PM ETTNT | ||
| Wednesday | vs ProvidenceHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 7:00 PM ETtruTV | ||
| Saturday | at MarquetteMilwaukee, Wis. | 12:30 PM CT / 1:30 PM ETTNT | ||
| Wednesday | at Seton HallNewark, N.J. | 6:30 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Saturday | vs XavierHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 3:30 PM ETTNT | ||
| Saturday | at GeorgetownWashington, D.C. | 12:00 PM ETPeacock | ||
| Wednesday | vs CreightonHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 8:30 PM ETtruTV | ||
| Saturday | at VillanovaFinneran Pavilion, Philadelphia, Pa. | 12:00 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Tuesday | vs DePaulHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 8:00 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Saturday | at St. John’sMadison Square Garden, New York, N.Y. | 1:00 PM ETTNT | ||
| Tuesday | at CreightonOmaha, Neb. | 8:30 PM CT / 9:30 PM ETTNT | ||
| Saturday | vs Seton HallHinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | 1:30 PM ETFS1 | ||
| Wednesday | vs BIG EAST TournamentMadison Square Garden, New York, N.Y. | Time TBA ETPeacock/FS1/FOX | ||
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Opening Stretch and Holiday Homestand
The butler bulldogs open conference play on the road at Providence on December 12. That matchup features two first-year head coaches and sets an early tone for the season.
After the road opener, the butler bulldogs return home for a three-game homestand against Marquette, UConn and St. John’s that stretches across the holiday period. The December 23 date against Marquette, the New Year’s Eve game versus UConn, and the January 3 matchup with St. John’s give the butler bulldogs basketball team a strong early opportunity to build momentum in front of the Hinkle Fieldhouse crowd.
Challenging January Road and Home Mix
January brings a demanding stretch that includes road games at DePaul, Xavier and UConn. Those three road contests are mixed with home dates against Villanova, Georgetown and Providence.
The butler bulldogs will face several quality opponents during this period, making it one of the more testing months on the Butler BIG EAST schedule. Protecting the home floor while finding ways to win on the road will be key for the butler bulldogs men’s basketball team as the conference race begins to take shape.
February Balance and Key Rivalry Games
February continues the balanced home-and-away pattern. Key home games against Xavier, Creighton and DePaul give the butler bulldogs opportunities to protect their home floor at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
Road trips to Georgetown, Villanova and St. John’s will test depth and consistency. The February 20 road game at Villanova and the February 27 trip to St. John’s stand out as two of the tougher away environments on the Butler Bulldogs Schedule.
Closing the Regular Season
The regular season closes with a road game at Creighton on March 2 followed by a home finale against Seton Hall on March 6. That final home game offers a chance for the butler bulldogs to finish strong in front of their fans before the big east men’s basketball tournament begins.
Overall, the Butler Bulldogs Schedule delivers a competitive mix of home and road games against every BIG EAST opponent. The 10 home dates provide strong support opportunities, while the 10 road games will require consistent play away from Hinkle. Fans following the butler bulldogs can expect tip times and television assignments to be announced closer to the season.
The full Butler Bulldogs Schedule gives a clear roadmap of the key dates that will shape the team’s conference standing and postseason hopes.
FAQ
When does the Butler Bulldogs Schedule begin?
Conference play starts Saturday, December 12, 2026, at Providence.
How many home games are on the Butler Bulldogs Schedule?
The butler bulldogs have 10 home conference games at Hinkle Fieldhouse.
When is the final game of the Butler Bulldogs Schedule?
The regular season ends Saturday, March 6, 2027, at home against Seton Hall.
Does the Butler Bulldogs Schedule include every BIG EAST team?
Yes. The double round-robin format means the butler bulldogs face every conference opponent twice.
