The Minnesota Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is now set, giving Golden Gophers fans a full view of the upcoming season. With a mix of non-conference games and a full Big Ten slate, the Minnesota Basketball Schedule 2026-27 offers plenty of opportunities both at home and on the road.
This year’s Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule features several notable non-conference matchups along with traditional conference rivalries at Williams Arena. The complete Minnesota Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is listed below.
2026-27 Minnesota Basketball Schedule
2026-27 Minnesota Golden Gophers Men's Basketball Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | OmahaThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 8:00pm ET | ||
| Friday | at CreightonOmaha, NE | 8:30pm ETYouTube | ||
| Monday | North DakotaThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 9:00pm ET | ||
| Friday | St. ThomasThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 8:00pm ET | ||
| Monday | at CincinnatiCincinnati, OH | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Thursday | SouthernThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 8:00pm ET | ||
| Monday | Western IllinoisThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 8:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic | ||||
| Friday | vs Oklahoma StateTD Arena, Charleston, SC | 12:30pm ET | ||
| Shriners Children’s Charleston Classic | ||||
| Sunday | vs UtahTD Arena, Charleston, SC | 6:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs CaliforniaSanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, SD | 8:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | at Michigan StateEast Lansing, MI | 6:30pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | IllinoisThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 7:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | vs SMUComerica Center, Frisco, Texas | Time TBA ET | ||
| Wednesday | Texas SouthernThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 8:30pm ET | ||
| Sunday | Alcorn StateThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | UTSAThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 8:00pm ET | ||
| Sunday | at NorthwesternEvanston, IL | 7:30pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | Penn StateThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 8:30pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at WisconsinMadison, WI | 12:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | at MichiganAnn Arbor, MI | 6:30pm ET | ||
| Sunday | PurdueThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | IndianaThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 8:30pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at RutgersPiscataway, NJ | 12:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | WashingtonThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 9:00pm ET | ||
| Sunday | WisconsinThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 1:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at USCLos Angeles, CA | 4:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | at UCLALos Angeles, CA | 10:00pm ET | ||
| Saturday | OregonThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Tuesday | MichiganThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 8:00pm ET | ||
| Sunday | NorthwesternThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Wednesday | at MarylandCollege Park, MD | 6:30pm ET | ||
| Saturday | at IowaIowa City, IA | 2:00pm ET | ||
| Thursday | Ohio StateThe Barn by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota | 8:30pm ET | ||
| Sunday | at NebraskaLincoln, NE | 7:00pm ET | ||
Minnesota Basketball Schedule 2026-27 Overview
The Minnesota Basketball Schedule 2026-27 opens November 2 against North Dakota at Williams Arena. Early home games against St. Thomas, Southern, Western Illinois, California, Texas Southern, Alcorn State, and UTSA highlight the non-conference portion of the Gophers Men’s Basketball Schedule. Neutral-site games against Oklahoma State, Utah, and SMU add extra early challenges for the Minnesota Golden Gophers Men’s Basketball team.
Big Ten Slate on the Gophers Men’s Basketball Schedule
Conference play includes home matchups against Illinois, Penn State, Purdue, Indiana, Washington, Wisconsin, Oregon, Michigan, Northwestern, and Ohio State. Road games take the Gophers to Michigan State, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Michigan, Rutgers, USC, UCLA, Maryland, Iowa, and Nebraska.
The regular season wraps up March 8 at Nebraska on the Minnesota Basketball Schedule 2026-27.
Key Games to Watch
- November 29 vs California
- December 9 vs Illinois
- January 18 vs Purdue
- January 21 vs Indiana
- January 31 vs Wisconsin
- February 17 vs Michigan
- March 5 vs Ohio State
These contests stand out on the Minnesota Basketball Schedule 2026-27 and should generate strong interest.
Where to Watch Minnesota Basketball
Most games on the Minnesota Basketball Schedule 2026-27 will air on BTN, FS1, Peacock, and B1G+. Tip times and networks remain subject to change.
More College Basketball Schedules
- Full Big Ten Basketball Schedule
FAQ
When does the Minnesota Basketball Schedule 2026-27 start?
The season begins November 2, 2026, against North Dakota in Minneapolis.
Where do the Gophers play home games?
Home games are played at Williams Arena in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Is the Minnesota Golden Gophers Schedule complete?
Yes. The full regular-season Minnesota Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is listed above. Big Ten Tournament details will be added later.
How many home games are on the schedule?
The Gophers Basketball Schedule includes a solid home slate at Williams Arena against both non-conference and Big Ten opponents.
