The Mountain West men’s basketball schedule for 2026-27 is set, and it brings a brand-new look to the league. Ten teams, three newcomers and a fresh set of rivalries make this the most interesting season in years. This Mountain West basketball schedule 2026-27 guide lists every game from November 2 through March 6, with start times converted to Eastern Time, plus TV notes, the key matchups and the 2027 Mountain West Basketball Championships. Bookmark this page as your home for the Mountain West men’s basketball schedule all season.
Mountain West Men’s Basketball Schedule at a Glance
The Mountain West conference schedule starts on Saturday, January 2, 2027, and the regular season ends on Saturday, March 6, 2027. Each team plays 18 league games, 9 at home and 9 on the road, which adds up to 90 conference games. The Mountain West men’s basketball schedule is a true home-and-away round robin, so every team meets each of the other nine twice. November and December are packed with non-conference games, and every game from the composite schedule is listed in the monthly tables below. Dates and times can change when TV networks make their selections.
Mountain West Teams in 2026-27
The Mountain West teams this season are Air Force, Grand Canyon, Hawai‘i, Nevada, New Mexico, San José State, UC Davis, UNLV, UTEP and Wyoming. Hawai‘i and UC Davis are new members from the Big West, and UTEP is also making its league debut. Five former members (Utah State, Boise State, San Diego State, Fresno State and Colorado State) left to rebuild the Pac-12, so the Mountain West conference schedule looks very different from last year.
How the Mountain West Conference Schedule Works
League play opens with four games on January 2: New Mexico at UTEP, Nevada at Wyoming, Grand Canyon at UC Davis and Hawai‘i at San José State. Most weeks follow a simple pattern, with games on Tuesdays and Saturdays and a smaller card on Wednesdays or Fridays for TV. Because the league has an even number of teams, every team plays on most league dates. In the tables, the Time (ET) column converts each local start time to Eastern Time, and the Local Time column shows the original time. Games with a start time that is not set yet show “TBA.” A game that ends up after midnight ET is marked “+1 day.”
Mountain West Men’s Basketball Schedule: November 2026
The season starts Monday, November 2 with 75 non-conference games across November. Mountain West teams play several high-profile opponents, such as UNLV against Stanford and Kansas, and Wyoming at North Carolina. Most home games stream on MW+, the league’s official streaming service.
Mountain West Men’s Basketball Schedule: December 2026
December has 62 games, mostly non-conference. Highlights include UNLV at San Diego State on December 5, UNLV against SMU in Phoenix on December 19, New Mexico against Boise State on December 23, and Grand Canyon at Florida on December 18.
Mountain West Men’s Basketball Schedule: January 2027
Conference play takes over in January, with 43 of the 44 games in the month counting in the league standings. The opening weekend, the January 5 clash between Nevada and New Mexico, and UNLV’s visits to Grand Canyon and UC Davis set the tone for the Mountain West conference schedule.
Mountain West Men’s Basketball Schedule: February 2027
All 37 games in February are conference games. The Mountain West men’s basketball schedule gives the New Mexico and UNLV rivalry a big stage on February 13, and UNLV closes the month at Nevada on February 27.
Mountain West Men’s Basketball Schedule: March 2027
The Mountain West basketball schedule 2026-27 wraps up with 10 games on March 2, 3, 5 and 6. The last day features Air Force at UTEP, UC Davis at Grand Canyon, and UNLV at Hawai‘i.
Key Matchups on the Mountain West Conference Schedule
- New Mexico at UTEP: Saturday, January 2 at 8:00 PM ET on FS1.
- Nevada at New Mexico: Tuesday, January 5 at 10:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.
- New Mexico at UNLV: Tuesday, January 12 at 10:30 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.
- UNLV at New Mexico: Saturday, February 13 at 6:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.
- UNLV at Nevada: Saturday, February 27 at 10:30 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.
- New Mexico at Nevada: Friday, March 5 at 9:00 PM ET on CBS Sports Network.
Mountain West Basketball Championships 2027
The 2027 Credit Union 1 Mountain West Basketball Championships are set for March 10-13 at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. All 10 teams compete, and the top six seeds earn quarterfinal byes. The Mountain West Basketball Championships follow the regular season finale on March 6.
How to Watch Mountain West Men’s Basketball
The schedule lists games on MW+, CBS Sports Network, FS1, The CW, ESPN Unlimited and other networks. MW+ is the official streaming service of the Mountain West, and national TV games are shown in the TV / Radio column. Grand Canyon home games also carry the GCU Radio Network. The conference’s TV partners finish their game selections in the fall, so check back here for updates to the Mountain West basketball schedule 2026-27.
Mountain West Men’s Basketball Schedule FAQ
When does the Mountain West men’s basketball schedule start?
Non-conference play starts November 2, 2026, and conference play starts January 2, 2027.
How many conference games does each team play?
18 games, 9 home and 9 away.
When are the Mountain West Basketball Championships?
March 10-13, 2027, at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
What are the new Mountain West teams?
Hawai‘i and UC Davis joined from the Big West, and UTEP is making its league debut.
Where can I find the full Mountain West basketball schedule 2026-27?
Every game is in the monthly tables on this page.
