LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The complete Louisville Basketball Schedule for the 2026-27 season is now available.
The Cardinals will open the year with exhibition games before launching into a strong non-conference slate and a full ACC schedule. This Louisville Basketball Schedule features home games at the KFC Yum! Center, high-profile neutral-site contests, and a challenging conference slate against traditional ACC powers.
Below is the full Louisville Cardinals Schedule with every currently announced game.
Exhibition & Non-Conference Schedule
Louisville begins the 2026-27 campaign with an exhibition at Kansas on October 21, followed by a home exhibition against Mercyhurst. The regular non-conference portion includes home games against Chattanooga, Morehead State, Stetson, Long Island, and Eastern Michigan.
Additional highlights include a road game at Memphis, the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas against Texas Tech and either Oregon or St. John’s, the ACC/SEC Challenge home game against Texas, a neutral-site contest against Michigan in Detroit, and the annual rivalry game at Kentucky.
ACC Conference Schedule
Conference play begins on December 30 at Virginia Tech and runs through early March. The Cardinals will face every ACC opponent once during the regular season, with key home games against Stanford, North Carolina, California, Miami, Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, SMU, Duke, and Clemson.
Road tests include visits to SMU, Syracuse, Boston College, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Virginia, Florida State, and NC State. A neutral-site non-conference game against Baylor in Indianapolis is also scheduled during the ACC portion of the season.
Louisville Basketball Schedule 2026-27
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | at Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | Mercyhurst | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Monday | Chattanooga | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | Morehead State | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Sunday | at Memphis | Memphis, TN | Time TBA ET |
| Thursday | Stetson | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | vs Texas Tech | Michelob ULTRA Arena | 8:00pm ET |
| Thursday | vs Oregon/St. John’s | Michelob ULTRA Arena | Time TBA ET |
| Friday | vs TBA | Michelob ULTRA Arena | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | Texas | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | vs Michigan | Little Caesars Arena | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Kentucky | Lexington, KY | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | Long Island | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | Eastern Michigan | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | at Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | Stanford | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | North Carolina | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at SMU | Dallas, TX | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | California | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | Miami | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | vs Baylor | Indianapolis, IN | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | at Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | Pittsburgh | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | Wake Forest | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Monday | at North Carolina | Chapel Hill, NC | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | SMU | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Monday | at Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | Time TBA ET |
| Sunday | at Florida State | Tallahassee, FL | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | Duke | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | at NC State | Raleigh, NC | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | Clemson | KFC Yum! Center | Time TBA ET |
Key Notes on the Louisville Basketball Schedule
- Most home games will be played at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville.
- The Cardinals will compete in the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas.
- Louisville hosts Texas in the ACC/SEC Challenge and travels to Kentucky for the annual rivalry game.
- Key home conference games include matchups against North Carolina, Duke, and Clemson.
How to Stay Updated
Tip-off times and television networks will be added as they are officially announced.
For the latest information, visit the Louisville Cardinals Athletics website or follow live coverage and analysis on ESPN.
More ACC Basketball Schedules
- Full ACC Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Duke Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- North Carolina Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Kentucky Basketball Schedule 2026-27
FAQ
When does the Louisville Basketball Schedule start?
The Cardinals open with an exhibition at Kansas on October 21, followed by the regular season opener on November 2 against Chattanooga.
Where do the Louisville Cardinals play home games?
Most home games are played at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
When does ACC play begin for Louisville?
Conference play starts on December 30, 2026, at Virginia Tech.
Is this the complete Louisville Basketball Schedule?
Yes. This page includes all currently announced exhibition, non-conference, and ACC games.
