BERKELEY, Calif. — The full California Basketball Schedule for the 2026-27 season is now available. The Golden Bears 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 California Basketball Schedule will be played at Haas Pavilion.
This California Men’s Basketball Schedule gives fans a clear look at the entire year, from the early exhibitions through the final regular-season rivalry game against Stanford. The California Golden Bears Basketball slate includes a balanced mix of home dates, neutral-site contests, and challenging ACC road games.
California Basketball Schedule 2026-27
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition | ||||
| Friday | at LMUWestchester, CA | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | at Oregon StateCorvallis, OR | TBD ET | ||
| Non-Conference | ||||
| Monday | vs Adams StateHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs RadfordHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic | ||||
| Sunday | vs HoustonTahoe Blue Events Center | TBD ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs USCHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Utah TechHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Thursday | vs East Texas A&MHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Monday | vs Alabama StateHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | vs MinnesotaSanford Pentagon | TBD ET | ||
| Wednesday | at UtahSalt Lake City, UT | TBD ET | ||
| Sunday | vs VanderbiltHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Thursday | vs Southeastern LouisianaHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | vs UC RiversideHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Sunday | vs SouthernHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Tuesday | vs NortheasternHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| ACC | ||||
| Wednesday | at North CarolinaDean E. Smith Center | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | at DukeCameron Indoor Stadium | TBD ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs Florida StateHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | vs VirginiaHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Wednesday | at LouisvilleKFC Yum! Center | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | at Notre DamePurcell Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | vs StanfordHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs NC StateHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | vs SyracuseHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Wednesday | at SMUMoody Coliseum | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | at ClemsonLittlejohn Coliseum | TBD ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs Virginia TechHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | vs MiamiHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Wednesday | at PittsburghPetersen Events Center | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | at NC StateLenovo Center | TBD ET | ||
| Wednesday | vs Boston CollegeHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | vs Wake ForestHaas Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
| Saturday | at StanfordMaples Pavilion | TBD ET | ||
LMU, Oregon State and the Exhibition Start
The California Basketball Schedule begins with exhibition games at LMU on October 16 and at Oregon State on October 24. These early contests give the California Golden Bears 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 California Men’s Basketball Schedule includes home games against Adams State, Radford, USC, Utah Tech, East Texas A&M, Alabama State, Vanderbilt, Southeastern Louisiana, UC Riverside, Southern, and Northeastern. Neutral-site games feature the Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic against Houston and a contest against Minnesota in Sioux Falls.
North Carolina, Duke and the Start of ACC Play
Conference play on the California Basketball Schedule begins on December 30 at North Carolina, followed by a road game at Duke. The California Golden Bears Basketball team will host Florida State, Virginia, Stanford, NC State, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Miami, Boston College, and Wake Forest at Haas Pavilion during ACC play.
Stanford, Duke and Key Matchups
Major games on the California Basketball Schedule include the rivalry series against Stanford, early road tests at North Carolina and Duke, and home games against Miami and Virginia Tech. These contests will be important measuring sticks for the California Golden Bears Men’s Basketball team.
Key Games to Watch
- Duke (Jan 2) in Durham
- North Carolina (Dec 30) in Chapel Hill
- Stanford (Jan 23 home / Mar 6 road)
- Miami (Feb 13) at Haas Pavilion
Greensboro and the ACC Tournament
After the regular season ends, the California 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 California Basketball Schedule will be added as they are officially announced. Fans following California Basketball can check back for updates throughout the season.
For the latest information on the California Golden Bears Basketball program, visit the California Golden Bears Athletics website or follow live coverage on ESPN.
More ACC 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 on the California Men’s Basketball Schedule are played at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California.
When does ACC play begin for California?
The ACC portion of the California Basketball Schedule 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 Men’s Basketball games for the California Golden Bears Basketball team.
