The Ohio State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is officially locked in, giving Buckeyes fans a full look at the season ahead. From non-conference tests to a demanding Big Ten slate, the Ohio State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 features high-profile matchups both at Value City Arena and on the road.
This year’s Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule includes several notable non-conference games and a full slate of conference contests. The complete Ohio State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is listed below with dates, times, and television information.
Ohio State Basketball Schedule 2026-27
2026-27 Ohio State Men's Basketball Schedule
| Date | Logo | Opponent | Time | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibition; L 68-79 | ||||
| Wednesday | vs CincinnatiMason, Ohio | 3:00pm ET | ||
| Sunday | ButlerSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 2:00pm ETB1G+ | ||
| Monday | vs BYUSalt Lake City, Utah | 9:00pm ETFS1 | ||
| Friday | Youngstown StateSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 6:30pm ETB1G+ | ||
| Monday | MarshallSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 6:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Friday | at ConnecticutStorrs, Conn. | 7:30pm ETTNT/truTV/HBO Max | ||
| Monday | Prairie View A&MSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 6:30pm ETB1G+ | ||
| Thursday | UMBCSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 7:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Tuesday | VanderbiltSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 7:00pm ETPeacock/NBCSN | ||
| Sunday | LipscombSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 5:30pm ETBTN | ||
| Wednesday | at NebraskaLincoln, Neb. | 8:30pm ETBTN | ||
| Sunday | MarylandSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 12:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | at Notre DameSouth Bend, Ind. | Time TBA ET | ||
| Tuesday | Stony BrookSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 6:00pm ETBTN | ||
| CBS Sports Classic | ||||
| Saturday | vs KansasNew York, N.Y. | 12:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Tuesday | Mississippi Valley StateSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 4:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Wednesday | OregonSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 4:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | at IowaIowa City, Iowa | 12:00pm ETPeacock/NBCSN | ||
| Wednesday | NorthwesternSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 6:30pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | at IllinoisChampaign, Ill. | 4:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Tuesday | at PurdueWest Lafayette, Ind. | 8:00pm ETPeacock/NBCSN | ||
| Sunday | Penn StateSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 12:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | Michigan StateSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 1:00pm ETCBS | ||
| Tuesday | IowaSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 6:00pm ETFS1 | ||
| Saturday | at MichiganAnn Arbor, Mich. | 3:00/8:00pm ETFOX | ||
| Saturday | at Penn StateState College, Pa. | 12:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Tuesday | WisconsinSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 8:30pm ETFS1 | ||
| Sunday | WashingtonSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 1:00pm ETFS1 | ||
| Wednesday | at UCLALos Angeles, Calif. | 11:00pm ETBTN | ||
| Saturday | at USCLos Angeles, Calif. | 3:00pm ETNBC | ||
| Thursday | RutgersSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 6:30pm ETFS1 | ||
| Sunday | at IndianaBloomington, Ind. | 3:45pm ETCBS | ||
| Thursday | at MinnesotaMinneapolis, Minn. | 8:30pm ETFS1 | ||
| Sunday | MichiganSchottenstein Center, Columbus, Ohio | 2:15pm ETCBS | ||
| Mar 9 (Tue) – Mar 14 (Sun) | ||||
| Tuesday | vs Big Ten TournamentGainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Ind. | Time TBA ET | ||
Ohio State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 Overview
The Ohio State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 opens with a neutral-site game against BYU on November 2. Early home contests against Youngstown State, Marshall, Prairie View A&M, UMBC, Vanderbilt, and Lipscomb help the Buckeyes Basketball team build chemistry. A road game at UConn and a neutral-site matchup against Kansas stand out as major non-conference tests on the Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule.
Big Ten Action on the Buckeyes Basketball Schedule
Conference play features home games against Maryland, Northwestern, Penn State, Michigan State, Iowa, Wisconsin, Washington, Rutgers, and Michigan. On the road, the Ohio State Buckeyes Basketball team will face Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Purdue, Michigan, Penn State, UCLA, USC, Indiana, and Minnesota.
The regular season ends on March 8 with a home rivalry game against Michigan on the Ohio State Basketball Schedule 2026-27.
Key Games to Watch
- November 14 at UConn
- December 19 vs Kansas
- January 10 at Illinois
- January 13 at Purdue
- January 23 vs Michigan State
- January 30 at Michigan
- March 8 vs Michigan
These matchups rank among the most anticipated on the Ohio State Basketball Schedule 2026-27.
Where to Watch Ohio State Basketball
Most games on the Ohio State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 will be available on BTN, FS1, Fox, CBS, Peacock, TNT, NBC, and B1G+. Tip times and networks are subject to change.
More College Basketball Schedules
- Full Big Ten Basketball Schedule
FAQ
When does the Ohio State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 start?
The season begins November 2, 2026, with a neutral-site game against BYU.
Where do the Buckeyes play home games?
Home games are played at Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio.
Is the Ohio State Buckeyes Schedule complete?
Yes. The full regular-season Ohio State Basketball Schedule 2026-27 is listed above. Big Ten Tournament details will be added later.
How many rivalry games are on the schedule?
The Buckeyes Men’s Basketball Schedule includes key rivalry games against Michigan (home and away implications), Illinois, Purdue, and others.
