North Carolina Tar Heels Men's Basketball Schedule 2026-27, Dates, Start-Times, TV Channels, Locations, Where to watch, Streaming
The North Carolina basketball schedule for 2026-27 features a challenging nonconference slate and key Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) matchups. The Tar Heels are scheduled to open their season on Monday, November 2, against Western Carolina at home.
North Carolina will face several notable opponents during the early part of the season, including Georgia, West Virginia, Arkansas, Butler and Kentucky. The schedule also includes rivalry games against NC State, with both meetings set to take place during the listed schedule.
Here is the complete North Carolina men's basketball schedule for 2026-27, including game dates, start times, opponents and TV channels.
North Carolina 2026-27 Men's Basketball TV Schedule, Dates, Times
All times are Eastern. (H) indicates a home game. Broadcast details are listed as provided and may be updated.
November 2026 Schedule
Monday, November 2: Western Carolina (H) — 7:00 PM, ACC Network
Friday, November 6: Wofford (H) — 7:00 PM, ACC Network
Tuesday, November 10: Wyoming (H) — 7:00 PM, ACC Network
Friday, November 13: Georgia (H) — 7:00 PM, ESPN2
Friday, November 20: Marshall (H) — 9:00 PM, ACC Network
Monday, November 23: Monmouth (H) — 8:00 PM, ACC Network
Friday, November 27: at West Virginia — 7:00 PM, ESPN (Charlotte, North Carolina)
December 2026 Schedule
Tuesday, December 1: Arkansas (H) — 7:30 PM, ESPN
Sunday, December 6: Butler (H) — 3:00 PM, ESPN2
Saturday, December 12: at Georgetown — 12:00 PM, Peacock (Washington, DC)
Tuesday, December 15: NC State (H) — 7:00 PM, ESPN2 (Greensboro, North Carolina)
Saturday, December 19: at Kentucky — 2:30 PM, CBS (New York)
Monday, December 21: The Citadel (H) — 8:00 PM, The CW
Wednesday, December 30: California (H) — 4:00 PM, ACC Network
January 2027 Schedule
Saturday, January 2: at Boston College — 4:00 PM, ESPN or ESPN2
Tuesday, January 5: at Louisville — 9:00 PM, ESPN or ESPNU
Saturday, January 9: NC State (H) — 12:00 PM, ESPN2
Wednesday, January 13: at Florida State — 7:00 PM, ESPN2 or ESPNU
Saturday, January 16: Stanford (H) — 2:15 PM, The CW
Tuesday, January 19: Virginia (H) — 9:00 PM, ESPN
Key Games on the North Carolina Basketball Schedule
North Carolina vs. Georgia
The Tar Heels will host Georgia on Friday, November 13. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern on ESPN2 and is one of the notable nonconference matchups on the November schedule.
North Carolina at West Virginia
North Carolina will face West Virginia on November 27 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern on ESPN.
North Carolina vs. Arkansas
The Tar Heels will welcome Arkansas on Tuesday, December 1. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM Eastern on ESPN, giving North Carolina another major nonconference test.
North Carolina vs. NC State
The rivalry games against NC State are among the biggest dates on the schedule. North Carolina is scheduled to host the Wolfpack on December 15 in Greensboro and again on January 9. Both games are listed for ESPN2.
North Carolina at Kentucky
North Carolina will travel to face Kentucky on Saturday, December 19. The matchup is scheduled for 2:30 PM Eastern on CBS, adding another high-profile game to the Tar Heels' December slate.
How to Watch North Carolina Basketball in 2026-27
Fans can follow the Tar Heels through several TV and streaming platforms during the listed schedule:
ACC Network (ACCN): Selected nonconference and ACC games.
ESPN and ESPN2: Major matchups, including games against Georgia, Arkansas and NC State.
ESPNU: Selected college basketball games.
CBS: Coverage of the game against Kentucky.
Peacock: Streaming coverage of the Georgetown matchup.
The CW: Selected games, including matchups against The Citadel and Stanford.
Broadcast assignments can change. Check local listings and the official North Carolina Tar Heels Athletics website for schedule updates, tickets and team news.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does North Carolina basketball start in 2026-27?
North Carolina is scheduled to open its 2026-27 season on Monday, November 2, against Western Carolina at home.
What time is the North Carolina vs. Western Carolina game?
The season opener is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern on the ACC Network.
When does North Carolina play NC State?
North Carolina is scheduled to host NC State on December 15 and January 9. Both games are listed for ESPN2.
What TV channels will show North Carolina basketball games?
The listed games will be available across ACC Network, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, CBS and The CW, with the Georgetown game scheduled for Peacock.
Where can I find the latest North Carolina basketball schedule?
Visit the official North Carolina Athletics website for updated game dates, start times, tickets and broadcast information.
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