WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — The full Wake Forest Basketball Schedule for the 2026-27 season is now available. The Demon Deacons will open with early games before playing a complete non-conference slate and a full ACC Men’s Basketball schedule. Most home games on the Wake Forest Basketball Schedule will be played at LJVM Coliseum.
This Wake Forest Men’s Basketball Schedule gives fans a clear look at the entire year, from the early non-conference games through the final regular-season road trip. The Wake Forest Demon Deacons Basketball slate includes a balanced mix of home dates, neutral-site contests, and challenging ACC road games.
Wake Forest Basketball Schedule 2026-27
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Conference | |||
| Sunday | vs Georgetown | LJVM Coliseum | 12:30pm ET |
| Thursday | vs South Carolina | Rock Hill, SC | 6:00pm ET |
| Monday | vs Maryland Eastern Shore | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Thursday | at Vanderbilt | Nashville, TN | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | vs Charleston Southern | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | vs Southern Utah | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | vs Monmouth | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | vs Western Carolina | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Battle 4 Atlantis | |||
| Wednesday | vs Mississippi State | Paradise Island, Bahamas | 7:30pm ET |
| Friday | vs Memphis/Penn State | Paradise Island, Bahamas | Time TBA ET |
| ACC/SEC Challenge | |||
| Tuesday | at LSU | Baton Rouge, LA | Time TBA ET |
| Basketball Hall of Fame Classic | |||
| Sunday | vs UMass | Springfield, MA | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | vs Hampton | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | vs Gardner-Webb | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Holiday Hoopfest | |||
| Saturday | vs West Virginia | First Horizon Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | vs Presbyterian | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| ACC | |||
| Saturday | vs Virginia Tech | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | at SMU | Dallas, TX | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Clemson | Clemson, SC | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | vs Notre Dame | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | vs Florida State | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | vs Duke | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at NC State | Raleigh, NC | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Miami | Coral Gables, FL | Time TBA ET |
| Tuesday | vs Boston College | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Louisville | Louisville, KY | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | vs NC State | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | vs Pittsburgh | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | at Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | vs North Carolina | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | at Stanford | Stanford, CA | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at California | Berkeley, CA | Time TBA ET |
| Wednesday | vs Georgia Tech | LJVM Coliseum | Time TBA ET |
| Saturday | at Syracuse | Syracuse, NY | Time TBA ET |
Georgetown and the Early Start
The Wake Forest Basketball Schedule begins with a home game against Georgetown on October 4 at LJVM Coliseum, followed by a neutral-site contest against South Carolina. These early games give the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Men’s Basketball program a chance to build momentum.
Early Home Games and Neutral Events
The non-conference portion of the Wake Forest Men’s Basketball Schedule includes home games against Maryland Eastern Shore, Charleston Southern, Southern Utah, Monmouth, Western Carolina, Hampton, Gardner-Webb, and Presbyterian. Neutral-site games feature the Battle 4 Atlantis, the Basketball Hall of Fame Classic, and the Holiday Hoopfest against West Virginia.
LSU and the ACC/SEC Challenge
On December 1, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Basketball team travels to LSU for the ACC/SEC Challenge.
Virginia Tech, Duke and the Start of ACC Play
Conference play on the Wake Forest Basketball Schedule begins on January 2 against Virginia Tech at home. The Wake Forest Men’s Basketball Schedule includes home games against Notre Dame, Florida State, Duke, Boston College, NC State, Pittsburgh, North Carolina, and Georgia Tech.
Duke, North Carolina and Key Matchups
Major games on the Wake Forest Basketball Schedule include a home matchup against Duke, a home game against North Carolina, and road tests at Louisville, Stanford, and California. These contests will be important measuring sticks for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Men’s Basketball team.
Key Games to Watch
- Duke (Jan 20) at LJVM Coliseum
- North Carolina (Feb 20) at home
- Virginia Tech (Jan 2) at home
- Louisville (Feb 6) on the road
Greensboro and the ACC Tournament
After the regular season ends, the Wake Forest Men’s Basketball Schedule will continue with the 2027 T. Rowe Price ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament in Greensboro, North Carolina.
How to Stay Updated
Tip-off times and television networks for the Wake Forest Basketball Schedule will be added as they are officially announced. Fans following Wake Forest Basketball can check back for updates throughout the season.
For the latest information on the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Basketball program, visit the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Athletics website or follow live coverage on ESPN.
More ACC Schedules
- Full ACC Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Duke Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- North Carolina Basketball Schedule 2026-27
- Virginia Tech Basketball Schedule 2026-27
FAQ
When does the Wake Forest Basketball Schedule start?
The Demon Deacons open the 2026-27 season on October 4 against Georgetown at LJVM Coliseum.
Where do the Wake Forest Demon Deacons play home games?
Most home games on the Wake Forest Men’s Basketball Schedule are played at LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
When does ACC play begin for Wake Forest?
The ACC portion of the Wake Forest Basketball Schedule starts on January 2, 2027, against Virginia Tech at home.
Is this the complete Wake Forest Basketball Schedule?
Yes. This page includes all currently announced non-conference and ACC Men’s Basketball games for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons Basketball team.




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