Virginia Basketball Schedule 2026-27: Complete Men’s Basketball Season

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The full Virginia Basketball Schedule for the 2026-27 season is now available. The Cavaliers will open with exhibition games before playing a complete non-conference slate and a full ACC Men’s Basketball schedule. Most home games on the Virginia Basketball Schedule will be played at John Paul Jones Arena.

This Virginia Men’s Basketball Schedule gives fans a clear look at the entire year, from the early exhibitions through the final regular-season home game against NC State. The Virginia Cavaliers Basketball slate includes a balanced mix of home dates, neutral-site contests, and challenging ACC road games.

Vanderbilt, Richmond and the Exhibition Start

The Virginia Basketball Schedule begins with exhibition games against Vanderbilt in Charleston and Richmond at home. These early contests give the Virginia Cavaliers Men’s Basketball program a chance to evaluate the roster before the regular season.

Early Home Games and Neutral Events

The non-conference portion of the Virginia Men’s Basketball Schedule includes home games against Drexel, Northeastern, Bucknell, Old Dominion, Loyola Maryland, Bethune-Cookman, and Western Carolina. Neutral-site games feature Arkansas in the Capital Showcase, Marquette and Xavier in the Battle 4 Atlantis, and UConn at Madison Square Garden.

Kentucky and the ACC/SEC Challenge

On December 2, the Virginia Cavaliers Basketball team hosts Kentucky in the ACC/SEC Challenge at John Paul Jones Arena.

Clemson, SMU and the Start of ACC Play

Conference play on the Virginia Basketball Schedule begins on December 29 at Clemson. The Virginia Men’s Basketball Schedule includes home games against SMU, Boston College, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Duke, Notre Dame, Louisville, Florida State, and NC State.

Duke, North Carolina and Key Matchups

Major games on the Virginia Basketball Schedule include home and road matchups against Duke, a road game at North Carolina, and the rivalry series against Virginia Tech. These contests will be important measuring sticks for the Virginia Cavaliers Men’s Basketball team.

Key Games to Watch

• Duke (Feb 6 home / Mar 1 road)
• North Carolina (Jan 19) in Chapel Hill
• Kentucky (Dec 2) in the ACC/SEC Challenge
• Virginia Tech rivalry games

Greensboro and the ACC Tournament

After the regular season ends, the Virginia Men’s Basketball Schedule will continue with the 2027 T. Rowe Price ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina.

How to Stay Updated

Tip-off times and television networks for the Virginia Basketball Schedule will be added as they are officially announced. Fans following Virginia Basketball can check back for updates throughout the season.

For the latest information on the Virginia Cavaliers Basketball program, visit the Virginia Cavaliers Athletics website or follow live coverage on ESPN.

More ACC Schedules

• Full ACC Basketball Schedule 2026-27
• Duke Basketball Schedule 2026-27
• North Carolina Basketball Schedule 2026-27
• Virginia Tech Basketball Schedule 2026-27

FAQ

When does the Virginia Basketball Schedule start?
The Cavaliers open with exhibition games in September and October, followed by the regular season opener on November 3 against Drexel.

Where do the Virginia Cavaliers play home games?
Most home games on the Virginia Men’s Basketball Schedule are played at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia.

When does ACC play begin for Virginia?
The ACC portion of the Virginia Basketball Schedule starts on December 29, 2026, at Clemson.

Is this the complete Virginia Basketball Schedule?
Yes. This page includes all currently announced exhibition, non-conference, and ACC Men’s Basketball games for the Virginia Cavaliers Basketball team.