LEXINGTON, Ky. — The complete Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season is now available. Fans looking for the latest Kentucky Wildcats Basketball information can find every confirmed game below, including non-conference contests and a full SEC slate.
The Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball schedule begins in early November and runs through early March. Most home games for Kentucky Wildcats Basketball will be played at Rupp Arena in Lexington. This Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball schedule gives supporters a clear look at early tests and key conference matchups for Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Men’s fans.
Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball Schedule 2026-27:
Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball Schedule 2026-27
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Conference | ||||
| Tuesday | vs ManhattanRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Friday | vs James MadisonRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | at KansasLawrence, KS | Time TBA ET | ||
| Friday | vs Northern ArizonaRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Monday | vs GramblingRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Friday | at IndianaBloomington, IN | Time TBA ET | ||
| Friday | vs Wichita StateRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| ACC/SEC Challenge | ||||
| Wednesday | at VirginiaCharlottesville, VA | 7:15pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs App StateRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs BryantRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | vs LouisvilleRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at North CarolinaChapel Hill, NC | 2:30pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Sacred HeartRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Monday | vs Gardner-WebbRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| SEC | ||||
| Saturday | at OklahomaNorman, OK | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Ole MissRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at MissouriColumbia, MO | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs LSURupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | vs VanderbiltRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | at Mississippi StateStarkville, MS | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | vs TennesseeRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at TexasAustin, TX | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | at Ole MissOxford, MS | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | vs AlabamaRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs South CarolinaRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at TennesseeKnoxville, TN | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | at GeorgiaAthens, GA | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | vs ArkansasRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | at VanderbiltNashville, TN | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | vs AuburnRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Texas A&MRupp Arena | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at FloridaGainesville, FL | Time TBA ET | ||
Early Games on the Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball Schedule
The Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball schedule opens on November 3 against Manhattan at Rupp Arena. The early portion of the Kentucky Wildcats Basketball slate also includes home games against James Madison, Northern Arizona, Grambling, and Wichita State, plus road trips to Kansas and Indiana. These contests give Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Men’s a chance to build early momentum.
December Stretch and ACC/SEC Challenge
One of the biggest non-conference tests for Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball comes on December 2 when the Wildcats travel to Virginia for the ACC/SEC Challenge. The Kentucky Wildcats Basketball schedule also features a home rivalry game against Louisville on December 12 and a high-profile road contest at North Carolina on December 19.
SEC Play and Key Matchups
SEC play for Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball begins on January 2 at Oklahoma. The conference portion of the Kentucky Wildcats Basketball schedule includes several high-profile matchups that fans will be watching closely.
Two of the most anticipated games are Kentucky Wildcats vs Auburn on February 27 at Rupp Arena and the season-ending Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball vs Florida Gators Men’s Basketball Stats matchup on March 6 in Gainesville. The Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball schedule also includes home games against Ole Miss, LSU, Vanderbilt, Alabama, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Texas A&M.
Key Games on the Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball Schedule
- Kansas on the road (Nov 10)
- Louisville at home (Dec 12)
- North Carolina on the road (Dec 19)
- Tennessee (Jan 23 home / Feb 13 road)
- Kentucky Wildcats vs Auburn (Feb 27)
- Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball vs Florida Gators Men’s Basketball Stats (Mar 6)
Late-Season Push
The final stretch of the Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball schedule includes important home and road games that will impact SEC Tournament seeding. Every Kentucky Wildcats Basketball contest in February and early March carries extra weight as Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Men’s pushes toward the postseason.
How to Stay Updated
Tip-off times and television networks for the Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball schedule will be updated as they are announced. Fans following Kentucky Wildcats Basketball can check back regularly for the latest information.
For official updates, visit the Kentucky Wildcats Athletics website or follow live coverage on ESPN.
More SEC Schedules
- Full SEC Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Tennessee Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Alabama Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Florida Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Auburn Basketball Schedule 2026-27
FAQ
When does the Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball schedule start?
The Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball schedule begins on November 3, 2026, against Manhattan.
Where are home games played for Kentucky Wildcats Basketball?
Most home games for Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball are held at Rupp Arena in Lexington.
When is Kentucky Wildcats vs Auburn?
Kentucky Wildcats vs Auburn is scheduled for February 27, 2027, at Rupp Arena.
When is Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball vs Florida Gators Men’s Basketball Stats?
The Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball vs Florida Gators Men’s Basketball Stats matchup is set for March 6, 2027, in Gainesville.
Is this the complete Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball schedule?
Yes. This page includes the full non-conference and SEC portions of the Kentucky Wildcats Men’s Basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season.
