SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The complete Notre Dame Basketball Schedule for the 2026-27 season is now available.
The Fighting Irish will open the year with exhibition games before launching into a unique non-conference slate that includes a trip to Rome and a full ACC schedule. This Notre Dame Basketball Schedule features home games at Purcell Pavilion, high-profile neutral-site contests, and a challenging conference slate against traditional ACC powers.
Below is the full Notre Dame Fighting Irish Schedule with every currently announced game.
Exhibition & Non-Conference Schedule
Notre Dame begins the 2026-27 campaign with exhibition games at Dayton and DePaul. The regular season opens with the Eternal City Tip-Off against Villanova in Rome, Italy, on November 1.
Home non-conference games include matchups against Mercyhurst, Eastern Illinois, South Carolina State, Central Michigan, Stonehill, Vanderbilt (ACC/SEC Challenge), TCU, LIU, Ohio State, and Le Moyne. The Fighting Irish will also compete in the Players Era 8 tournament in Las Vegas against Florida and additional opponents.
ACC Conference Schedule
Conference play begins on December 30 against Stanford at home and runs through early March. The Fighting Irish will face every ACC opponent once during the regular season, with key home games against Virginia Tech, California, Pittsburgh, SMU, North Carolina, Wake Forest, Syracuse, and Boston College.
Road tests include visits to Georgia Tech, Wake Forest, Duke, Florida State, Boston College, Virginia, Miami, NC State, and Clemson.
Notre Dame Basketball Schedule 2026-27
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday | at Dayton | UD Arena | Time TBA ET |
| Friday | at DePaul | Wintrust Arena | Time TBA ET |
| Sunday | vs Villanova | Rome, Italy | 9:30am ET |
| Thursday | Mercyhurst | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Monday | Eastern Illinois | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | South Carolina State | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | vs Florida | Michelob ULTRA Arena | 4:30pm ET |
| Wednesday | vs TBA | Michelob ULTRA Arena | Time TBA ET |
| Thursday | vs TBA | Michelob ULTRA Arena | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | Central Michigan | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | Stonehill | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | Vanderbilt | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | TCU | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | LIU | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | Ohio State | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Monday | Le Moyne | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | Stanford | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | Virginia Tech | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Georgia Tech | McCamish Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | at Wake Forest | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | California | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | Pittsburgh | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Duke | Cameron Indoor Stadium | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | at Florida State | Donald L. Tucker Center | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | SMU | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | North Carolina | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Boston College | Conte Forum | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Virginia | John Paul Jones Arena | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | Wake Forest | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Miami | Watsco Center | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | at NC State | Lenovo Center | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | Syracuse | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | at Clemson | Littlejohn Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | Boston College | Purcell Pavilion | Time TBA ET |
Key Notes on the Notre Dame Basketball Schedule
- Most home games will be played at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend.
- The Fighting Irish will open the regular season in Rome against Villanova.
- Notre Dame competes in the Players Era 8 tournament in Las Vegas.
- Key home conference games include matchups against North Carolina, Stanford, and Syracuse.
- Road challenges feature games at Duke, Virginia, and Miami.
How to Stay Updated
Tip-off times and television networks will be added as they are officially announced.
For the latest information, visit the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 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
- Louisville Basketball Schedule 2026-27
FAQ
When does the Notre Dame Basketball Schedule start?
The Fighting Irish open with exhibition games in October, followed by the regular season opener on November 1 against Villanova in Rome.
Where do the Notre Dame Fighting Irish play home games?
Most home games are played at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Indiana.
When does ACC play begin for Notre Dame?
Conference play starts on December 30, 2026, against Stanford at home.
Is this the complete Notre Dame Basketball Schedule?
Yes. This page includes all currently announced exhibition, non-conference, and ACC games.
