Virginia Cavaliers Men's Basketball Schedule 2026-27, Dates, Start-Times, Channels, Locations, Where to watch, Streaming
The Virginia basketball schedule for 2026-27 features a challenging nonconference slate and important Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) matchups. The Cavaliers are scheduled to open their season on Tuesday, November 3, against Drexel at home.
Virginia's early schedule includes games against Arkansas, Maryland, Marquette and Xavier, followed by a high-profile home matchup against Kentucky in December. The Cavaliers will also face several ACC opponents in January, including SMU, Stanford, California, Boston College, Miami and North Carolina.
Here is the complete Virginia men's basketball schedule for 2026-27, including game dates, start times, opponents and TV channels where available.
Virginia Cavaliers 2026-27 Men's College Basketball TV Schedule
All times are Eastern. (H) indicates a home game. Some start times and broadcast assignments are still to be announced.
November 2026 Schedule
Tuesday, November 3: Drexel (H) — 7:30 PM, ACC Network
Friday, November 6: Northeastern (H) — 5:00 PM, ACC Network
Sunday, November 8: at Arkansas — 1:00 PM, ESPN (Washington, DC)
Tuesday, November 10: Bucknell (H) — 9:00 PM, ACC Network
Friday, November 13: at Maryland — 8:00 PM, Peacock (College Park, Maryland)
Tuesday, November 17: Old Dominion (H) — 9:00 PM, ACC Network
Friday, November 20: Loyola Maryland (H) — 7:00 PM, ACC Network
Wednesday, November 25: at Marquette — 12:00 PM, ESPN (Paradise Island, Bahamas)
Friday, November 27: at Xavier — 11:00 AM, ESPN2 (Paradise Island, Bahamas)
December 2026 Schedule
Wednesday, December 2: Kentucky (H) — 7:15 PM, ESPN
Tuesday, December 8: Bethune-Cookman (H) — 7:00 PM, ACC Network
Sunday, December 13: Western Carolina (H) — 12:00 PM, The CW
Sunday, December 20: at UConn — 3:00 PM, ESPN (New York)
Tuesday, December 29: at Clemson — 6:00 PM, TV channel TBA
January 2027 Schedule
Saturday, January 2: SMU (H) — Time TBA, TV TBA
Wednesday, January 6: at Stanford — 9:00 PM, TV channel TBA
Saturday, January 9: at California — Time TBA, TV channel TBA
Wednesday, January 13: Boston College (H) — 8:00 PM, The CW
Saturday, January 16: at Miami — 6:00 PM, TV channel TBA
Tuesday, January 19: at North Carolina — 9:00 PM, ESPN
Key Games on the Virginia Basketball Schedule
Virginia at Arkansas
The Cavaliers will travel to Washington, DC, to face Arkansas on Sunday, November 8. The game is scheduled for 1:00 PM Eastern on ESPN.
Virginia at Maryland
Virginia will visit Maryland on Friday, November 13. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 PM Eastern, with Peacock carrying the game.
Virginia at Marquette and Xavier
The Cavaliers will face Marquette on November 25 and Xavier on November 27 at Paradise Island in the Bahamas. Both games are scheduled to air on ESPN platforms, with tipoff times of noon and 11:00 AM Eastern, respectively.
Virginia vs. Kentucky
One of Virginia's biggest nonconference games comes on Wednesday, December 2, when the Cavaliers host Kentucky. The matchup is scheduled for 7:15 PM Eastern on ESPN.
Virginia at North Carolina
Virginia will visit North Carolina on Tuesday, January 19, in a notable ACC matchup. The game is scheduled for 9:00 PM Eastern on ESPN.
How to Watch Virginia Basketball in 2026-27
Fans can follow the Cavaliers through several television and streaming platforms during the listed schedule:
ACC Network (ACCN): Selected nonconference and ACC games.
ESPN and ESPN2: Selected matchups, including games against Arkansas, Marquette, Xavier, Kentucky and North Carolina.
Peacock: The November 13 game against Maryland.
The CW: The December 13 game against Western Carolina and the January 13 game against Boston College.
Some games still need confirmed start times or broadcast assignments. Visit the official Virginia Cavaliers Athletics website for schedule updates, tickets and team news.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Virginia basketball start in 2026-27?
Virginia is scheduled to open its 2026-27 season on Tuesday, November 3, against Drexel at home.
What time is the Virginia vs. Drexel game?
The season opener is scheduled for 7:30 PM Eastern on the ACC Network.
When does Virginia play Kentucky?
Virginia is scheduled to host Kentucky on Wednesday, December 2, at 7:15 PM Eastern on ESPN.
When does Virginia play North Carolina?
The Cavaliers are scheduled to visit North Carolina on Tuesday, January 19. Tipoff is listed for 9:00 PM Eastern on ESPN.
Where can I find the latest Virginia basketball schedule?
Visit the official Virginia Athletics website for the latest game dates, start times, tickets and broadcast information.
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