The CUSA men’s basketball schedule 2026-27 is set, with 222 games listed between the opening tip on November 1, 2026 and the final regular-season Saturday on March 6, 2027. Ten programs will chase the league title, and this guide organizes every date, opponent, start time and location by month so you can plan around your favorite team.
The league looks different this year. Louisiana Tech left for the Sun Belt and UTEP moved to the Mountain West, which brings the conference back to ten members and restores a full double round-robin. Every school plays each of the other nine twice, once at home and once on the road.
CUSA Men’s Basketball Schedule 2026-27 at a Glance
Start with the essentials. The table below covers the biggest dates and totals, so you can mark your calendar before opening the full month-by-month listings.
Of the 222 games listed, 90 are league games and 132 are non-conference games. A few non-conference opponents are still to be determined, mostly at holiday tournaments, so expect small updates through November.
CUSA Basketball Teams in 2026-27
Ten schools make up the field. Delaware and Missouri State are in their second season in the league, Kennesaw State arrives as the reigning tournament champion, and Liberty is the defending regular-season champion. The Conference USA basketball teams are listed below with their home cities.
Together, the ten schools have made 79 NCAA Tournament appearances. Kennesaw State represented the league in the 2026 tournament after beating Louisiana Tech 71-60 in the title game.
Key Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
These are the most important dates on the CUSA men’s basketball schedule 2026-27, from the first tip to championship week in Alabama.
- November 1-2, 2026: Opening games. Liberty plays High Point in Rock Hill, S.C., and Kennesaw State, FIU, Middle Tennessee, WKU, Delaware and Jacksonville State open the next day.
- December 31, 2026: Conference USA conference play begins with four games: WKU at Kennesaw State, FIU at New Mexico State, Missouri State at Sam Houston and Middle Tennessee at Jacksonville State.
- January 2, 2027: Five more league games, including Delaware at Liberty and WKU at Jacksonville State.
- March 6, 2027: Regular-season finale, with Liberty at Delaware, Kennesaw State at WKU, New Mexico State at FIU, Sam Houston at Missouri State and Jacksonville State at Middle Tennessee.
- March 9-13, 2027: The Conference USA basketball tournament at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama, with all ten teams in the field.
Marquee Non-Conference Games
Several league teams face high-profile opponents before conference play begins. Delaware visits Wisconsin on November 6 and UCLA on November 22, while Middle Tennessee plays at Kansas on November 6. New Mexico State travels to Gonzaga on November 7 and meets San Diego State in Oceanside, California, on November 15.
Sam Houston has one of the toughest slates, with trips to Alabama, Illinois, Wyoming, Boise State, Washington State, Nevada and Utah. WKU plays at Illinois on November 27, Missouri State meets Iowa State in Kansas City on December 18, and Middle Tennessee faces Auburn in Huntsville, Alabama, on December 15. Jacksonville State heads to Las Vegas for three games over Thanksgiving week.
Storylines to Watch
Kennesaw State won its first league tournament title as a sixth seed, so the Owls are the team everyone will be chasing in March. Liberty won the regular season and will want a different ending after Missouri State knocked the top seed out of the quarterfinals last March. FIU starts a new era under Joey Cantens, Delaware enters year two with eleventh-year coach Martin Ingelsby, and Jacksonville State hopes to improve on a 15-17 finish. With so many contenders, several Conference USA basketball teams can make a case for a top-four seed.
Complete CUSA Men’s Basketball Schedule 2026-27 by Month
We built this CUSA men’s basketball schedule 2026-27 from the conference composite schedule and cross-checked league games against announcements from the member schools. Each table is sorted by date and shows times in both Eastern and Central Time. “TBA” means the time has not been announced, and neutral-site games are marked in the Game Type column. Check each school’s site before buying tickets or booking travel.
November 2026 Schedule
December 2026 Schedule
January 2027 Schedule
February 2027 Schedule
March 2027 Schedule
CUSA Basketball TV Schedule and How to Watch
The CUSA basketball TV schedule is still taking shape. The league said television details and start times would be announced later, which is why many games above show TBA. Some schools already list radio or audio coverage, including the Missouri State Radio Network and The Varsity Network for WKU.
Use the Conference USA men’s basketball schedule 2026-27 tables above for exact tip times, and check the CUSA basketball TV schedule closer to tip-off, because networks and times can still change. Conference USA conference play is expected to move quickly once the January slate begins, with games on both Thursdays and Saturdays. For official updates, visit the Conference USA website.
FAQ
When does the CUSA men’s basketball schedule 2026-27 begin?
The first game on the composite schedule is Liberty vs High Point on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Most other league teams open on November 2 or 3.
When does CUSA conference play start?
League play begins on Thursday, December 31, 2026, with four games. It runs through Saturday, March 6, 2027.
How many conference games does each team play?
Under the CUSA men’s basketball schedule 2026-27, each team plays 18 league games: one home and one road game against every other member. That adds up to 90 conference games.
Where is the CUSA basketball tournament played?
The tournament is held at Propst Arena in Huntsville, Alabama, from March 9 to 13, 2027.
Where can I watch CUSA games?
Networks and start times are still being announced. The CUSA basketball TV schedule in the tables will update as details are confirmed.
Which CUSA basketball teams play in 2026-27?
The ten teams are Delaware, FIU, Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Liberty, Middle Tennessee, Missouri State, New Mexico State, Sam Houston and WKU.
Can dates or times change?
Yes. Start times and TV assignments are still being added, and games can shift once networks make their selections. We refresh this page as updates are announced.
