Kansas State Wildcats Men's Basketball Schedule 2026-27, Dates, Start-Times, Channels, Locations, Where to watch, Streaming
The Kansas State Wildcats men's basketball team is preparing for the 2026-27 season with a schedule featuring challenging nonconference matchups, the Players Era Championship in Las Vegas, and a competitive Big 12 Conference slate.
Kansas State begins its exhibition schedule against Missouri on October 23 before facing Nebraska in Grand Island, Nebraska, on October 26. The Wildcats open the regular season against South Dakota State on November 3, followed by games against Cal State Northridge, Creighton, Montana, and Campbell.
The nonconference schedule also includes a trip to Seton Hall and a neutral-site matchup against Wichita State in Kansas City. Big 12 play brings important contests against Houston, Arizona, Kansas, Iowa State, Colorado, and other conference opponents.
Where to Watch Kansas State Wildcats Basketball Games
Kansas State games are scheduled to air across several national networks and streaming platforms during the 2026-27 season.
Listed broadcasters include ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+, FOX, FS1, CBS, CBS Sports Network, truTV, TNT, and Big Ten+. Some Players Era Championship matchups still have television assignments listed as TBA.
Fans should check the official Kansas State athletics schedule for the latest game times, tournament opponents, and broadcast updates.
Here is the complete Kansas State Wildcats basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season, including game dates, opponents, tipoff times, and TV channels.
Kansas State Wildcats Basketball Schedule 2026-27: Full Schedule, Dates, Times and TV Channels
All times are listed in Central Time (CT).
October 2026: Exhibition Games
Friday, October 23: Kansas State vs. Missouri (Exhibition) — 7 p.m. — ESPN+
Monday, October 26: Kansas State vs. Nebraska (Exhibition) — Grand Island, Nebraska — 6:30 p.m. — Big Ten+
November 2026
Tuesday, November 3: Kansas State vs. South Dakota State — 7 p.m. — ESPN+
Friday, November 6: Kansas State vs. Cal State Northridge — 8 p.m. — ESPN+
Tuesday, November 10: Kansas State vs. Creighton — 8 p.m. — FS1
Monday, November 16: Kansas State vs. Montana — 7 p.m. — ESPN+
Friday, November 20: Kansas State vs. Campbell — 7 p.m. — ESPN+
Tuesday, November 24: Kansas State vs. Gonzaga (Players Era Championship, Las Vegas, Nevada) — 11:30 p.m. — ESPN
Thursday, November 26: Kansas State vs. Alabama or Baylor (Players Era Championship, Las Vegas, Nevada) — 5 p.m. or 10:30 p.m. — TBA
Friday, November 27: Kansas State vs. Opponent TBA (Players Era Championship, Las Vegas, Nevada) — Time TBA — TV TBA
Saturday, November 28: Players Era Championship (Las Vegas, Nevada) — 9:30 p.m. — ESPN
December 2026
Friday, December 4: Kansas State at Seton Hall — 6 p.m. — truTV
Tuesday, December 8: Kansas State vs. IU-Indy — 8 p.m. — ESPN+
Friday, December 11: Kansas State vs. Wichita State — Kansas City, Missouri — 7:30 p.m. — TNT/truTV
Friday, December 18: Kansas State vs. Little Rock — 7 p.m. — ESPN+
Monday, December 21: Kansas State vs. Lindenwood — 7 p.m. — ESPN+
Monday, December 28: Kansas State vs. Omaha — 7 p.m. — ESPN+
January 2027: Big 12 Conference Games
Saturday, January 2: Kansas State at Baylor — 11 a.m. — ESPN/ESPN2
Tuesday, January 5: Kansas State vs. Houston — 7:30 p.m. — FS1
Saturday, January 9: Kansas State vs. Arizona — 11 a.m. — CBS
Tuesday, January 12: Kansas State at West Virginia — 7:30 p.m. — CBS Sports Network
Saturday, January 16: Kansas State vs. TCU — 7 p.m. — CBS Sports Network
Tuesday, January 19: Kansas State at Arizona State — 7 p.m. — CBS Sports Network
Saturday, January 23: Kansas State vs. Kansas — 11 a.m. or 7 p.m. — FOX
Saturday, January 30: Kansas State at Iowa State — 5 p.m. — FS1
February 2027
Wednesday, February 3: Kansas State vs. Oklahoma State — 8 p.m. — CBS Sports Network
Saturday, February 6: Kansas State vs. Colorado — 4 p.m. — ESPN+
Wednesday, February 10: Kansas State at Utah — 8 p.m. — ESPN+
Saturday, February 13: Kansas State at BYU — 2:30 p.m. — FOX
Tuesday, February 16: Kansas State vs. Arizona State — 8 p.m. — CBS Sports Network
Saturday, February 20: Kansas State at Cincinnati — 5:30 p.m. — FS1
Wednesday, February 24: Kansas State vs. Texas Tech — 6 p.m. — ESPN2/ESPNU
Saturday, February 27: Kansas State at Kansas — 1 p.m. — ESPN/ESPN2
March 2027
Wednesday, March 3: Kansas State at UCF — 6 p.m. — ESPN+
Saturday, March 6: Kansas State vs. Cincinnati — 4 p.m. — ESPN+
Key Games on Kansas State's 2026-27 Schedule
Kansas State has several notable nonconference matchups, beginning with its exhibition against Missouri and its meeting with Nebraska in October. The November game against Creighton is another early test, while the Players Era Championship gives the Wildcats an opportunity to face strong opponents in Las Vegas.
The Wildcats also visit Seton Hall on December 4 and meet Wichita State in Kansas City on December 11.
Big 12 play begins with a road game at Baylor on January 2. Other important conference matchups include Houston on January 5, Arizona on January 9, and the rivalry game against Kansas on January 23. Kansas State also faces Iowa State, BYU, Texas Tech, and Cincinnati during the second half of the conference schedule.
The Wildcats' listed regular-season schedule concludes against Cincinnati on March 6.
Kansas State Wildcats Basketball Schedule 2026-27 FAQs
When does Kansas State start the 2026-27 basketball season?
Kansas State begins exhibition play against Missouri on Friday, October 23, 2026. The Wildcats open the regular season against South Dakota State on Tuesday, November 3, at 7 p.m. CT.
When does Kansas State play Nebraska?
Kansas State is scheduled to face Nebraska in an exhibition game on Monday, October 26, in Grand Island, Nebraska. Tipoff is listed for 6:30 p.m. CT on Big Ten+.
What are Kansas State's biggest nonconference games?
Notable matchups include Creighton on November 10, Gonzaga on November 24, and Seton Hall on December 4. The Wildcats will also compete in the Players Era Championship in Las Vegas.
What TV channels will broadcast Kansas State basketball games?
Listed broadcasters include ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPN+, FOX, FS1, CBS, CBS Sports Network, TNT, truTV, and Big Ten+.
When does Kansas State play Kansas?
Kansas State is scheduled to host Kansas on Saturday, January 23, 2027, with tipoff listed for either 11 a.m. or 7 p.m. The Wildcats visit Kansas on Saturday, February 27, at 1 p.m. CT.
When is Kansas State's final listed regular-season game?
Kansas State is scheduled to host Cincinnati on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 4 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
Final Thoughts
The Kansas State Wildcats' 2026-27 basketball schedule features a mix of nonconference challenges and a demanding Big 12 campaign. Games against Gonzaga, Creighton, Houston, Arizona, Kansas, and Iowa State are among the key dates for Wildcats fans.
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