BERKELEY, Calif. — The complete California Basketball Schedule for the 2026-27 season is now available.
The Golden Bears will open the year with exhibition games and a solid non-conference slate at Haas Pavilion before beginning ACC play. This California Basketball Schedule includes home games in Berkeley, select neutral-site contests, and a full conference schedule against traditional ACC powers.
Below is the full California Golden Bears Schedule with all currently announced games.
Non-Conference & Exhibition Schedule
California begins the 2026-27 campaign with exhibition games against LMU and Oregon State. The regular non-conference portion features home games against Adams State, Radford, USC, Utah Tech, East Texas A&M, Alabama State, Vanderbilt, Southeastern Louisiana, UC Riverside, Southern, and Northeastern, along with neutral-site games in the Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic and a matchup against Minnesota in Sioux Falls.
ACC Conference Schedule
Conference play begins on December 30 at North Carolina and runs through early March. The Golden Bears will face every ACC opponent once during the regular season.
California Basketball Schedule 2026-27
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | at LMU | Westchester, CA | TBD ET |
| Saturday | at Oregon State | Corvallis, OR | TBD ET |
| Monday | Adams State | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | Radford | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Sunday | vs Houston | Tahoe Blue Events Center | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | USC | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Saturday | Utah Tech | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Thursday | East Texas A&M | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Monday | Alabama State | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Saturday | vs Minnesota | Sanford Pentagon | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | at Utah | Salt Lake City, UT | TBD ET |
| Sunday | Vanderbilt | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Thursday | Southeastern Louisiana | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Saturday | UC Riverside | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Sunday | Southern | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | Northeastern | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | at North Carolina | Dean E. Smith Center | TBD ET |
| Saturday | at Duke | Cameron Indoor Stadium | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | Florida State | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Saturday | Virginia | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | at Louisville | KFC Yum! Center | TBD ET |
| Saturday | at Notre Dame | Purcell Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Saturday | Stanford | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | NC State | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Saturday | Syracuse | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | at SMU | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Saturday | at Clemson | Littlejohn Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | Virginia Tech | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Saturday | Miami | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | at Pittsburgh | Petersen Events Center | TBD ET |
| Saturday | at NC State | Lenovo Center | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | Boston College | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Saturday | Wake Forest | Haas Pavilion | TBD ET |
| Saturday | at Stanford | Maples Pavilion | TBD ET |
Key Notes
- Most home games will be played at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley.
- California will compete in the Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic.
- The Golden Bears open ACC play with difficult road games at North Carolina and Duke.
- The annual rivalry game against Stanford is scheduled for January 23 at home and March 6 on the road.
How to Stay Updated
Tip-off times and television networks will be added as they are officially announced.
For the latest information, visit the California Golden Bears Athletics website or follow coverage on ESPN.
More ACC Basketball Schedules
- Full ACC Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Stanford Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Duke Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- North Carolina Basketball Schedule 2026-27
FAQ
When does the California Basketball Schedule start?
The Golden Bears open with exhibition games in October, followed by the regular season opener on November 2 against Adams State.
Where do the California Golden Bears play home games?
Most home games are played at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California.
When does ACC play begin for California?
Conference play starts on December 30, 2026, at North Carolina.
Is this the complete California Basketball Schedule?
Yes. This page includes all currently announced exhibition, non-conference, and ACC games.
