The 2026-27 Stanford Basketball Schedule is set with a full slate of non-conference and ACC games. Stanford Cardinal basketball opens with a strong home stretch at Maples Pavilion and features high-profile matchups against Colorado, Texas A&M, Duke and North Carolina.
The stanford men’s basketball schedule includes early road tests and a competitive mix of home and away conference contests. Tip times remain TBA for most games.
Here is the complete Stanford Cardinal Men’s Basketball Schedule for 2026-27.
2026-27 Stanford Basketball Men’s Schedule
Stanford Basketball Schedule 2026-27
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | ||||
| Saturday | at Santa ClaraSanta Clara, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Sunday | at OregonEugene, Ore. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Regular Season | ||||
| Monday | vs Eastern WashingtonMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Friday | vs OaklandMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Monday | vs RiceMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Friday | at UNLVLas Vegas, Nev. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs UC IrvineMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Thursday | vs Sacramento StateMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Acrisure Series | ||||
| Tuesday | vs ColoradoAcrisure Arena, Palm Desert, Calif. | 9:00 PM ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs Grand Canyon/Saint LouisAcrisure Arena, Palm Desert, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs PortlandMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| SEC/ACC Challenge | ||||
| Wednesday | at Texas A&MCollege Station, Texas | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Sunday | vs PacificMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Monday | vs Northern ColoradoMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Friday | vs San Jose StateMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Tuesday | vs St. ThomasMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| ACC | ||||
| Wednesday | at Notre DameNotre Dame, Ind. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Saturday | at LouisvilleLouisville, Ky. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs VirginiaMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs Florida StateMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Monday | at DukeDurham, N.C. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Saturday | at North CarolinaChapel Hill, N.C. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Saturday | at CaliforniaBerkeley, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs SyracuseMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs NC StateMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at Georgia TechAtlanta, Ga. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Saturday | at SMUDallas, Texas | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs MiamiMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs Virginia TechMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Wednesday | at SyracuseSyracuse, N.Y. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Saturday | at ClemsonClemson, S.C. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Wednesday | vs Wake ForestMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs Boston CollegeMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
| Saturday | vs CaliforniaMaples Pavilion, Stanford, Calif. | Time TBA ET— | ||
Eastern Washington, Oakland and the Early Home Stretch
Stanford Cardinal basketball opens the regular season with a solid home stretch at Maples Pavilion. The early games on the Stanford Basketball Schedule include Eastern Washington, Oakland, Rice, UC Irvine and Sacramento State.
That stretch gives Stanford Basketball multiple opportunities to build chemistry in front of the home crowd. High-profile non-conference games follow, including a road trip to UNLV, the Acrisure Series in Palm Desert against Colorado, a road game at Texas A&M, and home dates against Portland, Pacific, Northern Colorado, San Jose State and St. Thomas.
This portion of the stanford men’s basketball schedule mixes winnable home contests with quality competition.
Notre Dame, Duke and the Start of ACC Play
ACC play on the Stanford Basketball Men’s Schedule begins with a road game at Notre Dame on Dec. 30. Key home dates include Virginia, Florida State, Syracuse, NC State, Miami, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, Boston College and California.
Tough road tests come at Louisville, Duke, North Carolina, California, Georgia Tech, SMU, Syracuse and Clemson. The stanford cardinal men’s basketball team faces a demanding balance of home and road conference games.
The road trips to Duke and North Carolina stand out as two of the highest-profile games on the conference slate for stanford basketball men’s.
California Twice and the Biggest Road Tests
The Stanford Men’s Basketball Schedule features California twice. The Cardinal visit Berkeley on Jan. 23 and host the Golden Bears on March 6 at Maples Pavilion.
Those rivalry games, along with the visits to Duke and North Carolina, will carry significant weight for ranking and conference positioning. Overall, the Stanford Basketball Schedule balances an accessible non-conference portion with a competitive ACC schedule.
Fans following stanford men’s basketball can expect tip times and television assignments to be updated as the season approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Stanford Basketball Schedule begin?
Stanford opens the regular season Monday, Nov. 2 against Eastern Washington at Maples Pavilion.
When is Stanford vs California?
Stanford visits California on Saturday, Jan. 23 and hosts California on Saturday, March 6.
Does Stanford play Duke?
Yes. Stanford visits Duke on Monday, Jan. 11 in Durham.
Are tip times available yet?
Most tip times remain TBA and will be announced closer to the season.
Where can I find the full schedule?
The complete Stanford Basketball Schedule for 2026-27 appears above.
