LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The full Louisville Basketball Schedule for the 2026-27 season is now available. The Cardinals 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 Louisville Basketball Schedule will be played at the KFC Yum! Center.
This Louisville 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 Clemson. The Louisville Cardinals Basketball slate includes a balanced mix of home dates, neutral-site contests, and challenging ACC road games.
Kansas, Mercyhurst and the Exhibition Start
The Louisville Basketball Schedule begins with an exhibition at Kansas on October 21, followed by a home exhibition against Mercyhurst. These early games give the Louisville Cardinals Men’s Basketball program a chance to evaluate the roster.
Early Home Games and Neutral Events
The non-conference portion of the Louisville Men’s Basketball Schedule includes home games against Chattanooga, Morehead State, Stetson, Long Island, and Eastern Michigan. Neutral-site games feature the Players Era tournament in Las Vegas and a contest against Michigan in Detroit, plus the annual rivalry game at Kentucky.
Texas and the ACC/SEC Challenge
On December 1, the Louisville Cardinals Basketball team hosts Texas in the ACC/SEC Challenge at the KFC Yum! Center.
Virginia Tech, Stanford and the Start of ACC Play
Conference play on the Louisville Basketball Schedule begins on December 30 at Virginia Tech. The Louisville Men’s Basketball Schedule includes home games against Stanford, North Carolina, California, Miami, Pittsburgh, Wake Forest, SMU, Duke, and Clemson.
Duke, North Carolina and Key Matchups
Major games on the Louisville Basketball Schedule include home and road matchups against North Carolina, a home game against Duke, and the rivalry game at Kentucky. These contests will be important measuring sticks for the Louisville Cardinals Men’s Basketball team.
Key Games to Watch
- North Carolina (Jan 5 home / Feb 8 road)
- Duke (Feb 24) at the KFC Yum! Center
- Kentucky (Dec 12) in Lexington
- Texas (Dec 1) in the ACC/SEC Challenge
Greensboro and the ACC Tournament
After the regular season ends, the Louisville 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 Louisville Basketball Schedule will be added as they are officially announced. Fans following Louisville Basketball can check back for updates throughout the season.
For the latest information on the Louisville Cardinals Basketball program, visit the Louisville Cardinals 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
- Kentucky Basketball Schedule 2026-27
FAQ
When does the Louisville Basketball Schedule start?
The Cardinals open with exhibition games in October, followed by the regular season opener on November 2 against Chattanooga.
Where do the Louisville Cardinals play home games?
Most home games on the Louisville Men’s Basketball Schedule are played at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.
When does ACC play begin for Louisville?
The ACC portion of the Louisville Basketball Schedule 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 Men’s Basketball games for the Louisville Cardinals Basketball team.
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