SEC Basketball Schedule 2026-27: Complete Early Season & Conference Games

The full SEC Basketball Schedule for the 2026-27 season is beginning to take shape. Southeastern Conference teams will open the year with a heavy slate of non-conference games in November and December before conference play begins in early January. The season will culminate with the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and the SEC Basketball Championship Game.

This SEC Men’s Basketball Schedule features dozens of early matchups, high-profile neutral-site games, the annual ACC/SEC Challenge, and the road to the SEC Basketball Tournament.

November 2026 – SEC Men’s Basketball Schedule

December 2026 – SEC Men’s Basketball Schedule

January 2027 – SEC Men’s Basketball Schedule

February 2027 – SEC Men’s Basketball Schedule

March 2027 – SEC Men’s Basketball Schedule

Early Non-Conference Highlights

The SEC Basketball Schedule opens in early November with a full slate of games. Several teams tip off on November 2, including Miami vs Florida, Chicago State at Texas, and multiple other matchups involving Tennessee Tech, East Texas A&M, Bellarmine, and North Carolina Central.

Key early neutral-site and high-profile games include:

• Arkansas vs Virginia (Nov 8)
• Florida vs Florida State (Nov 10)
• Kentucky vs Kansas (Nov 10)
• LSU vs Gonzaga (Nov 14)
• Florida vs Notre Dame (Nov 17)
• Ole Miss vs Clemson (Nov 23)

ACC/SEC Challenge

The ACC/SEC Challenge returns on December 1–2 and features several strong cross-conference matchups. These games will serve as early measuring sticks for both conferences heading into the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament later in the season.

Conference Play Begins

SEC conference play on the 2026-27 SEC Men’s Basketball Schedule is scheduled to begin in early January. Opening weekend features several key intra-conference games that will help shape seeding for the SEC Basketball Tournament.

Key Games to Watch Early

• Kentucky vs Kansas (Nov 10)
• LSU vs Gonzaga (Nov 14)
• Florida vs Notre Dame (Nov 17)
• Ole Miss vs Clemson (Nov 23)
• Arkansas vs North Carolina (ACC/SEC Challenge)
• Duke vs Florida (ACC/SEC Challenge)
• Kentucky vs North Carolina (Dec 19)

SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament & Championship Game

After the regular season concludes, the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament will determine the automatic NCAA Tournament bid. The SEC Basketball Championship Game will crown the conference tournament champion and serve as the final highlight of the SEC Basketball Schedule.

How to Stay Updated

Tip-off times and television networks for the SEC Basketball Schedule will be added as they are officially announced by the conference and individual schools. Updates regarding the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and SEC Basketball Championship Game will also be posted here once dates and venues are confirmed.

For the latest information, visit the official Southeastern Conference website or follow live coverage and scores on ESPN.

More College Basketball Schedules

• Full ACC Basketball Schedule 2026-27
• Kentucky Basketball Schedule 2026-27
• Tennessee Basketball Schedule 2026-27
• Alabama Basketball Schedule 2026-27

FAQ

When does the SEC Basketball Schedule start?
Most SEC teams open the 2026-27 season in early November, with several games scheduled for November 2–3.

When does SEC conference play begin?
Conference play is scheduled to begin in early January 2027.

When is the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament?
The SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament takes place after the regular season ends and leads into the SEC Basketball Championship Game.

What is the SEC Basketball Championship Game?
The SEC Basketball Championship Game is the final of the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament and determines the conference’s automatic NCAA Tournament qualifier.

Is this the complete SEC Basketball Schedule?
This page covers the early non-conference slate, the start of conference play, and information about the SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament. Full team-by-team schedules will be updated as more information is released.