The Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is officially set, giving Nittany Lions fans a complete view of the upcoming season. From non-conference games at the Bryce Jordan Center to a full Big Ten slate, the Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 offers a balanced mix of home contests and road challenges.
This year’s Penn State Nittany Lions Schedule includes several notable non-conference matchups along with traditional conference rivalries. The complete Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 appears below with dates, times, and television information.
2026-27 Penn State Basketball Schedule
Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Canisius | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 7:30pm ET | B1G+ |
| Thursday | Chattanooga | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 6:00pm ET | BTN |
| Sunday | vs Pittsburgh | The Palestra, Philadelphia, PA | 8:00pm ET | ESPN2 |
| Thursday | Mercyhurst | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 6:30pm ET | B1G+ |
| Sunday | New Haven | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 4:30pm ET | Peacock/NBCSN |
| Wednesday | IU Indy | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 6:30pm ET | BTN |
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| Wednesday | vs Memphis | Imperial Arena, Paradise Island, Bahamas | 5:00pm ET | ESPNU |
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| Friday | vs Wake Forest/Mississippi State | Imperial Arena, Paradise Island, Bahamas | Time TBA ET | |
| Tuesday | UAlbany | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 7:00pm ET | B1G+ |
| Tuesday | Nebraska | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 8:00pm ET | BTN |
| Saturday | at Illinois | State Farm Center, Champaign, IL | 2:00pm ET | FS1 |
| Wednesday | UT Martin | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 6:30pm ET | B1G+ |
| Saturday | Lafayette | Rec Hall, University Park, PA | 2:30pm ET | Peacock/NBCSN |
| Tuesday | vs Saint Joseph’s | GIANT Center, Hershey, PA | Time TBA ET | |
| Saturday | Oregon | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 2:00pm ET | BTN |
| Wednesday | at Minnesota | The Barn, Minneapolis, MN | 8:30pm ET | BTN |
| Sunday | Northwestern | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 12:00pm ET | BTN |
| Wednesday | at Wisconsin | Kohl Center, Madison, WI | 7:00pm ET | BTN |
| Sunday | at Ohio State | Schottenstein Center, Columbus, OH | 12:00pm ET | BTN |
| Wednesday | Purdue | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 6:30pm ET | BTN |
| Saturday | at Iowa | Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA | 4:00pm ET | BTN |
| Tuesday | at Michigan State | Breslin Center, East Lansing, MI | 7:00pm ET | BTN |
| Saturday | Maryland | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 12:00pm ET | BTN |
| Tuesday | Indiana | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 6:00pm ET | FS1 |
| Saturday | Ohio State | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 12:00pm ET | BTN |
| Friday | at Nebraska | Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, NE | 9:30pm ET | FS1 |
| Wednesday | Washington | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 7:00pm ET | BTN |
| Saturday | at Rutgers | Jersey Mike’s Arena, Piscataway, NJ | 1:00pm ET | Peacock/NBCSN |
| Tuesday | Michigan | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 6:00pm ET | FS1 |
| Saturday | at UCLA | Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, CA | 10:30pm ET | BTN |
| Tuesday | at USC | Galen Center, Los Angeles, CA | 9:00pm ET | BTN |
| Sunday | Rutgers | Bryce Jordan Center, University Park, PA | 3:00pm ET | BTN |
Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 Overview
The Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 opens November 2 against Canisius at the Bryce Jordan Center. Early home games against Chattanooga, Mercyhurst, New Haven, IU Indianapolis, and UAlbany help the Nittany Lions Basketball team build early momentum. Neutral-site games against Pittsburgh, Memphis, and Saint Joseph’s, along with a road game at Lafayette, add variety to the non-conference portion of the Penn State Nittany Lions Schedule.
Big Ten Games on the Nittany Lions Basketball Schedule
Conference play features home contests against Nebraska, Oregon, Northwestern, Purdue, Maryland, Indiana, Ohio State, Washington, Michigan, and Rutgers. On the road, the Penn State Nittany Lions Basketball team will face Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Rutgers, UCLA, and USC.
The regular season wraps up March 8 with a home game against Rutgers on the Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27.
Key Games to Watch
- November 9 vs Pittsburgh
- December 13 at Illinois
- January 21 vs Purdue
- January 30 vs Maryland
- February 3 vs Indiana
- February 6 vs Ohio State
- February 24 vs Michigan
These matchups stand out on the Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 and should generate strong interest.
Home Court at Bryce Jordan Center
The Bryce Jordan Center remains a solid home environment for the Nittany Lions Basketball team. The Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 gives fans multiple opportunities to see top Big Ten competition at home, including games against Purdue, Indiana, Ohio State, and Michigan.
Where to Watch Penn State Basketball
Most games on the Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 will air on BTN, FS1, Peacock, and B1G+. Tip times and networks are subject to change.
More College Basketball Schedules
- Full Big Ten Basketball Schedule
FAQ
When does the Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 start?
The season opens November 2, 2026, against Canisius in University Park.
Where do the Nittany Lions play home games?
Home games are played at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania.
Is the Penn State Nittany Lions Schedule complete?
Yes. The full regular-season Penn State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is listed above. Big Ten Tournament details will be added later.
How many home games are on the schedule?
The Nittany Lions Men’s Basketball Schedule includes a strong home slate at the Bryce Jordan Center against both non-conference and Big Ten opponents.
