The Big East men’s basketball schedule 2026-27 is set, with 244 games listed between Villanova’s season-opening trip to Rome on November 1, 2026 and the final regular-season Saturday on March 6, 2027. Eleven teams will play a 20-game round-robin, and this guide lists every date, opponent, time, location and TV network in month-by-month tables so you can plan around your favorite program.
UConn enters as the 2026 national runner-up and swept the league’s preseason awards, but the field is deep. Butler and Providence begin new eras under Ronald Nored and Bryan Hodgson, and every team gets one extra non-conference game now that the NCAA has approved 32-game regular seasons.
Big East 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 schedules.
Of the 244 games listed, 110 are league games and 134 are non-conference games. Some non-conference entries are bracket placeholders at holiday events, so expect updates as opponents are set.
Big East Basketball Teams in 2026-27
Eleven schools make up the field. The Big East basketball teams are listed below with their home cities.
UConn has finished in the top four of the league standings in each of the last six seasons, while Villanova went 15-5 in league play last year and earned an at-large NCAA Tournament bid.
Key Dates to Mark on Your Calendar
These are the most important dates on the Big East men’s basketball schedule 2026-27, from the opening tip in Rome to championship week in New York.
- November 1-2, 2026: Villanova plays Notre Dame in Rome on FOX, and the other ten teams open the next night.
- December 12, 2026: Big East conference play begins with Butler at Providence.
- December 19, 2026: Four league games: Xavier at Marquette, Seton Hall at Georgetown, Villanova at Creighton and DePaul at St. John’s.
- December 23, 2026: UConn opens its league slate at home against Georgetown, then visits Butler on December 31.
- March 2, 2027: St. John’s at UConn in Hartford, a late-season matchup that could shape the title race.
- March 6, 2027: Regular-season finale with five games, including UConn at Xavier and Georgetown at Villanova.
- March 10-13, 2027: The Big East basketball tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Marquee Non-Conference Games
UConn has one of the toughest non-conference slates in the country. The Huskies play Michigan in Boston on November 6 (TNT, truTV and HBO Max), Ohio State on November 13, Arizona on November 18 (FS1), Duke in Las Vegas on November 25, Illinois in Chicago on December 4 (FOX), Kansas in Storrs on December 12 (FOX) and Virginia at Madison Square Garden on December 20 (ESPN).
Villanova hosts Michigan on November 21 (FOX), visits Kansas on November 27 and faces Wisconsin on December 12 (FOX). Marquette plays at Michigan on November 11, Creighton meets Michigan in Las Vegas on November 24 and hosts Gonzaga on December 12, and St. John’s hosts Arizona on December 5 (FOX). Seton Hall faces Wisconsin in Nassau on November 19 (CBS Sports Network).
Storylines to Watch
UConn swept the preseason awards and finished as the national runner-up, so every league opponent will treat its date with the Huskies as a measuring stick. Villanova, third in the league last season, hosts UConn and St. John’s, while St. John’s visits UConn on March 2. Butler and Providence will show how quickly new coaches can adjust, and several Big East basketball teams have a chance to climb with such a balanced 20-game schedule.
Complete Big East Men’s Basketball Schedule 2026-27 by Month
We built this Big East men’s basketball schedule 2026-27 from the conference composite schedule and cross-checked league dates against announcements from the member schools. Each table is sorted by date and lists the time as published, the away and home teams, the location, the game type and the TV network. “TBA” means the time has not been announced, and neutral-site games are marked in the Game Type column. Times are shown as published on the composite schedule, which may list local tip times for the host site. Check each school’s site before buying tickets or booking travel.
2027 Big East Basketball Tournament
The Big East basketball tournament returns to Madison Square Garden in New York from March 10 to 13, 2027, right after the league finishes its 110 conference games.
Big East Basketball TV Schedule and How to Watch
The Big East basketball TV schedule leans on FOX, FS1, TNT, truTV, NBC and Peacock for league games, while ESPN+ carries many non-conference home games. Some games still show TBA for the network or start time, and the Big East basketball TV schedule can change as partners finalize selections.
Use the Big East men’s basketball schedule 2026-27 tables above for exact tip times. Big East conference play runs from mid-December through early March across weeknights and weekends, so check the network column close to tip-off. For official updates, visit the Big East website.
FAQ
When does the Big East men’s basketball schedule 2026-27 begin?
The first game is Villanova vs Notre Dame in Rome on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The other ten teams open on Monday, November 2.
When does Big East conference play start?
League play begins on Saturday, December 12, 2026, with Butler at Providence. It runs through Saturday, March 6, 2027.
How many conference games does each team play?
Under the Big East men’s basketball schedule 2026-27, each team plays 20 league games: one home and one road game against each of the other ten schools. That adds up to 110 conference games.
Where is the Big East basketball tournament played?
The tournament is held at Madison Square Garden in New York from March 10 to 13, 2027.
Where can I watch Big East games?
Games appear on FOX, FS1, TNT, truTV, NBC, Peacock and ESPN+, depending on the matchup. The Big East basketball TV schedule in the tables lists the network for each game announced so far.
Which Big East basketball teams play in 2026-27?
The eleven teams are Butler, Creighton, DePaul, Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, Seton Hall, St. John’s, UConn, Villanova and Xavier.
Can dates or times change?
Yes. Some start times and TV assignments are still being added, and games can move once networks make their selections. We update this page as changes are announced.



