The Iowa Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is officially locked in, giving Hawkeyes fans a complete look at the upcoming season. From non-conference games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena to a full Big Ten slate, the Iowa Basketball Schedule 2026-27 features a balanced mix of home contests and tough road challenges.
This year’s Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule includes early tests against quality non-conference opponents before Big Ten play begins in December. Below is the full Iowa Basketball Schedule 2026-27 with dates, times, and television information.
2026-27 Iowa Basketball Schedule
2026-27 Iowa Hawkeyes Men's Basketball Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | LipscombIowa City, IA | 8:00pm ET | ||
| Friday | Eastern IllinoisIowa City, IA | 8:30pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Virginia TechSioux City, IA | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Sunday | vs CreightonDes Moines, IA | 3:00pm ET | ||
| Friday | at XavierCincinnati, OH | 7:30pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | UMBCIowa City, IA | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | Prairie View A&MIowa City, IA | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | at PurdueWest Lafayette, IN | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Monday | IndianaIowa City, IA | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series | ||||
| Thursday | Iowa StateIowa City, IA | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Sunday | Western IllinoisIowa City, IA | 6:00pm ET | ||
| Thursday | Bethune-CookmanIowa City, IA | 9:00pm ET | ||
| Monday | vs AlabamaDes Moines, IA | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | South DakotaIowa City, IA | 8:30pm ET | ||
| Saturday | Ohio StateIowa City, IA | 12:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | WisconsinIowa City, IA | 8:30pm ET | ||
| Saturday | MarylandIowa City, IA | 6:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | at RutgersPiscataway, NJ | 8:30pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at NebraskaLincoln, NE | 8:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | Penn StateIowa City, IA | 4:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | at Ohio StateColumbus, OH | 6:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | NebraskaIowa City, IA | 5:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | at USCLos Angeles, CA | 10:30pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at UCLALos Angeles, CA | 8:00/10:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | OregonIowa City, IA | 8:30pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at NorthwesternEvanston, IL | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | Michigan StateIowa City, IA | 9:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at MichiganAnn Arbor, MI | 1:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | at WisconsinMadison, WI | 8:30pm ET | ||
| Saturday | MinnesotaIowa City, IA | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | WashingtonIowa City, IA | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at IllinoisChampaign, IL | 8:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs Big Ten TournamentIndianapolis, IN | Time TBA ET | ||
Iowa Basketball Schedule 2026-27 Overview
The Iowa Basketball Schedule 2026-27 opens on November 4 against Lipscomb at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Early home games include Eastern Illinois, Virginia Tech, Creighton, UMBC, and Prairie View A&M. A road game at Xavier on November 21 stands out in the non-conference portion of the Hawkeyes Men’s Basketball Schedule.
December features a tough road trip to Purdue, a home matchup against Indiana, the annual rivalry game versus Iowa State, and a high-profile home contest against Alabama.
Big Ten Action on the Hawkeyes Men’s Basketball Schedule
Big Ten play intensifies in January with home games against Ohio State, Wisconsin, Maryland, Penn State, and Nebraska. The Iowa Hawkeyes Men’s Basketball team will also travel to Rutgers, Nebraska, Ohio State, USC, UCLA, Northwestern, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
The regular season wraps up on March 7 with a road game at Illinois, a key rivalry matchup on the Iowa Basketball Schedule 2026-27.
Key Games to Watch
- November 16 vs Creighton
- December 11 vs Iowa State
- December 22 vs Alabama
- January 7 vs Wisconsin
- February 17 vs Michigan State
- February 20 at Michigan
- March 7 at Illinois
These games highlight the Iowa Basketball Schedule 2026-27 and should attract strong national attention.
Where to Watch Iowa Basketball
Most games on the Iowa Basketball Schedule 2026-27 will air on BTN, FS1, Fox, Peacock, CBS, and B1G+. Tip times and networks may be adjusted closer to game day.
More College Basketball Schedules
- Full Big Ten Basketball Schedule
FAQ
When does the Iowa Basketball Schedule 2026-27 start?
The season begins on November 4, 2026, against Lipscomb in Iowa City.
Where do the Hawkeyes play home games?
Home games are played at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa.
Is the Iowa Hawkeyes Schedule complete?
Yes. The full regular-season Iowa Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is listed above. Conference tournament information will be added later.
How many rivalry games are on the schedule?
The Hawkeyes Basketball Schedule includes annual matchups against Iowa State and Illinois, plus multiple games against traditional Big Ten rivals.
