DALLAS — The full SMU Basketball Schedule for the 2026-27 season is now set. The Mustangs will open with an exhibition against Texas A&M before playing a complete non-conference slate and a full ACC Men’s Basketball schedule, with most home games at Moody Coliseum.
SMU Men’s Basketball Schedule
SMU Basketball Schedule 2026-27
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preseason | |||
| Sunday | vs Texas A&M | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Non-Conference | |||
| Monday | vs Southern | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Thursday | vs Virginia Military Institute | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | vs Prairie View A&M | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Friday | vs Ball State | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | vs Oral Roberts | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Acrisure Series | |||
| Wednesday | vs Utah State | Acrisure Arena | TBD ET |
| Thursday | vs LSU | Acrisure Arena | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | vs Stephen F. Austin | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Saturday | at DePaul | Wintrust Arena | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | vs UTSA | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Dallas Duel | |||
| Saturday | vs Minnesota | Comerica Center | TBD ET |
| Hall of Fame Series | |||
| Saturday | vs UNLV | Mortgage Matchup Center | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | vs Oklahoma | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| ACC | |||
| Saturday | at Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | vs Wake Forest | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Saturday | vs Louisville | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | at NC State | Raleigh, NC | TBD ET |
| Saturday | at Virginia Tech | Blacksburg, VA | TBD ET |
| Saturday | vs Georgia Tech | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | at North Carolina | Chapel Hill, NC | TBD ET |
| Saturday | at Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | TBD ET |
| Wednesday | vs California | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Saturday | vs Stanford | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | vs Duke | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Saturday | at Louisville | Louisville, KY | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | at Boston College | Chestnut Hill, MA | TBD ET |
| Saturday | vs Syracuse | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | vs Clemson | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
| Saturday | at Georgia Tech | Atlanta, GA | TBD ET |
| Tuesday | at Miami | Coral Gables, FL | TBD ET |
| Saturday | vs Pittsburgh | Moody Coliseum | TBD ET |
Texas A&M and the Exhibition Start
SMU opens the 2026-27 season with an exhibition against Texas A&M on October 25 at Moody Coliseum.
Early Home Games and Neutral Events
The non-conference portion of the SMU Basketball Schedule includes home games against Southern, VMI, Prairie View A&M, Ball State, Oral Roberts, Stephen F. Austin, UTSA, and Oklahoma. Neutral-site games feature the Acrisure Series in Palm Desert against Utah State and LSU, the Dallas Duel against Minnesota, and the Hall of Fame Series against UNLV in Phoenix.
Virginia and the Start of ACC Play
Conference play begins on January 2 at Virginia. The SMU Men’s Basketball Schedule includes home games against Wake Forest, Louisville, Georgia Tech, California, Stanford, Duke, Syracuse, Clemson, and Pittsburgh.
Duke, North Carolina and Key Road Tests
Major games on the SMU Basketball Schedule include a home matchup against Duke, road games at North Carolina and Louisville, and a late-season home contest against Pittsburgh.
Key Games to Watch
- Duke (Feb 9) at Moody Coliseum
- North Carolina (Jan 26) in Chapel Hill
- Louisville (Jan 9 home / Feb 13 road)
- Pittsburgh (Mar 6) at home
Greensboro and the ACC Tournament
SMU will finish the regular season and head to the 2027 T. Rowe Price ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament on March 9–13 at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.
How to Stay Updated for SMU Mustangs Men’s Basketball
Tip-off times and TV networks for the SMU Basketball Schedule will be added as they are announced.
For the latest information, visit the SMU Mustangs Athletics website or follow coverage on ESPN.
More ACC Schedules
- Full ACC Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Duke Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Louisville Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Pittsburgh Basketball Schedule 2026-27
FAQ
When does the SMU Mustangs Basketball start?
The Mustangs open with an exhibition against Texas A&M on October 25, followed by the regular season opener on November 2 against Southern.
Where do the SMU Mustangs play home games?
Most home games are played at Moody Coliseum in Dallas, Texas.
When does ACC play begin for SMU?
The ACC Men’s Basketball portion of the schedule starts on January 2, 2027, at Virginia.
Is this the complete SMU Basketball Schedule?
Yes. This page includes all currently announced exhibition, non-conference, and ACC Men’s Basketball games.
