The Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is officially set, giving Wildcats fans a clear look at the season ahead. From non-conference games at Welsh-Ryan Arena to a full Big Ten slate, the Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27 features a solid mix of home contests, road challenges, and several neutral-site opportunities.
This year’s Northwestern Wildcats Schedule includes early matchups designed to build chemistry before conference play intensifies. The complete Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27 appears below with dates, times, and television details.
Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27
2026-27 Northwestern Men's Basketball Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition | ||||
| Sunday | at Illinois StateNormal, Ill. | 5:00pm ET | ||
| Exhibition | ||||
| Sunday | Iowa StateEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 1:00pm ETB1G+ | ||
| Monday | BinghamtonEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 8:00pm ETB1G+ | ||
| Friday | Stony BrookEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 8:00pm ETB1G+ | ||
| Monday | Boston UniversityEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 8:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Friday | DePaulEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | Time TBA ETBTN | ||
| Monday | ColumbiaEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 8:00pm ETB1G+ | ||
| Friday | vs Virginia TechCharleston, S.C. / TD Arena | 3:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Sunday | vs DaytonCharleston, S.C. / TD Arena | 1:00pm ETESPN2 | ||
| Friday | NortheasternEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 8:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Tuesday | WisconsinWelsh-Ryan Arena | 9:00pm ETPeacock / NBCSN | ||
| Saturday | vs BYUSalt Lake City, Utah / Delta Center | Time TBA ET | ||
| Saturday | at MichiganAnn Arbor, Mich. / Crisler Center | 4:30pm ETFOX | ||
| Wednesday | MercyhurstEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 8:00pm ETB1G+ | ||
| Sunday | vs Oklahoma StateTulsa, Okla. / BOK Center | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | Chicago StateEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 8:00pm ETPeacock / NBCSN | ||
| Sunday | MinnesotaEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 7:30pm ETBTN | ||
| Wednesday | at Ohio StateColumbus, Ohio / Schottenstein Center | 6:30pm ETBTN | ||
| Sunday | at Penn StateState College, Pa. / Bryce Jordan Center | 12:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Wednesday | IllinoisEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 9:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | RutgersEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 1:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Wednesday | at WashingtonSeattle, Wash. / Alaska Airlines Arena | 10:30pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | at OregonEugene, Ore. / Matthew Knight Arena | 7:00pm ETPeacock / NBCSN | ||
| Wednesday | IndianaEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 7:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | USCEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 2:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | at PurdueWest Lafayette, Ind. / Mackey Arena | 12:00pm ETFS1 | ||
| Tuesday | at IndianaBloomington, Ind. / Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall | 7:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | IowaEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 2:00pm ETFS1 | ||
| Tuesday | at IllinoisChampaign, Ill. / State Farm Center | 9:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Sunday | at MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minn. / Williams Arena | 2:00pm ETPeacock / NBCSN | ||
| Wednesday | UCLAEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 8:30pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | NebraskaEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 3:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Tuesday | Michigan StateEvanston, Ill. / Welsh-Ryan Arena | 8:30pm ETFS1 | ||
| Sunday | at MarylandCollege Park, Md. / Xfinity Center | 1:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Mar 10 (Wed) – Mar 14 (Sun) | ||||
| Wednesday | vs Big Ten TournamentIndianapolis, Ind. / Gainbridge Fieldhouse | Time TBA ET | ||
Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27 Overview
The Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27 begins on November 2 against Binghamton at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Early home games against Stony Brook, Boston University, DePaul, Columbia, and Northeastern give the Wildcats Basketball team a chance to find rhythm. Neutral-site contests against Virginia Tech, Dayton, BYU, and Oklahoma State add variety and higher-level competition to the non-conference portion of the Northwestern Wildcats Schedule.
Big Ten Play on the Wildcats Basketball Schedule
Conference action features home games against Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Rutgers, Indiana, USC, Iowa, UCLA, Nebraska, and Michigan State. On the road, the Northwestern Wildcats Basketball team will face Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Washington, Oregon, Purdue, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, and Maryland.
The regular season wraps up on March 7 at Maryland on the Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27.
Key Games to Circle
- December 2 vs Wisconsin
- January 14 vs Illinois
- January 28 vs Indiana
- February 6 at Purdue
- February 14 vs Iowa
- February 25 vs UCLA
- March 3 vs Michigan State
These matchups stand out on the Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27 and figure to draw strong interest from fans and media.
Home Games at Welsh-Ryan Arena
Welsh-Ryan Arena remains a tough environment when the Wildcats Basketball team is playing well. The Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27 gives fans multiple opportunities to see top Big Ten competition at home, including games against Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, UCLA, and Michigan State.
Where to Watch Northwestern Basketball
Most games on the Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27 will air on BTN, FS1, Fox, Peacock, and B1G+. Tip times and networks are subject to change.
More College Basketball Schedules
- Full Big Ten Basketball Schedule
FAQ
When does the Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27 start?
The season opens on November 2, 2026, against Binghamton in Evanston.
Where do the Wildcats play home games?
Home games are played at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois.
Is the Northwestern Wildcats Schedule complete?
Yes. The full regular-season Northwestern Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is listed above. Big Ten Tournament details will be added later.
How many neutral-site games are on the schedule?
The Wildcats Men’s Basketball Schedule includes several neutral-site games, including matchups against Virginia Tech, Dayton, BYU, and Oklahoma State.
