2026-27 Texas Longer Basketball schedule: dates, Start times, TV channels, where to watch live
The Texas Longhorns men's basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season features 31 games, including major nonconference matchups against Baylor, Georgetown, Louisville, Miami and Memphis, followed by a demanding SEC schedule.
Ranked No. 7, Texas opens its season against Chicago State on November 2, 2026. Early-season highlights include a November 15 matchup against Baylor, a December 1 game against No. 11 Louisville and a December 12 showdown with No. 14 Miami.
The Longhorns begin SEC play in January with games against Florida, Georgia, Ole Miss, Auburn, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Other key conference matchups include games against Kentucky, Alabama, Vanderbilt and Tennessee. Texas is scheduled to close its listed regular-season schedule against Texas A&M on March 6, 2027.
Below is the complete Texas basketball schedule for 2026-27, including dates, tipoff times, opponents and TV channels.
How to Watch Texas Basketball in 2026-27
Texas games are scheduled to air on the SEC Network, SECN+, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and FS1. Several of the Longhorns' nonconference games will receive national television coverage, including matchups against Baylor, Louisville, Miami and Memphis.
Many SEC game broadcast assignments remain listed as TBA. Check updated listings as the season approaches for confirmed tipoff times and viewing information.
Texas Basketball Schedule 2026-27: Dates, Times, Opponents and TV Channels
November 2026
November 2: Chicago State, 9:00 p.m. (SEC Network)
November 5: Gardner-Webb, 8:00 p.m. (SECN+)
November 9: Grambling, 7:00 p.m. (SEC Network, SECN+)
November 15: Baylor, 3:00 p.m. (ESPN)
November 19: Southern Utah, time TBA (SECN+)
November 22: Southern Indiana, time TBA (SECN+)
November 26: Georgetown, 2:30 p.m. (FS1)
December 2026
December 1: No. 11 Louisville, 9:00 p.m. (ESPN2)
December 8: Jackson State, 8:00 p.m. (TBA)
December 12: No. 14 Miami, 5:30 p.m. (ESPN)
December 16: Memphis, 9:00 p.m. (ESPN2)
December 21: Prairie View A&M, time TBA (TBA)
December 29: East Texas A&M, time TBA (TBA)
January 2027
January 2: No. 1 Florida, 6:00 p.m. (TBA)
January 5: Georgia, 9:00 p.m. (TBA)
January 9: Ole Miss, 12:00 p.m. (ESPNU)
January 12: Auburn, 9:00 p.m. (TBA)
January 16: Oklahoma, 12:00 p.m. (TBA)
January 19: LSU, 9:00 p.m. (SEC Network)
January 23: No. 12 Arkansas, 6:00 p.m. (TBA)
January 27: South Carolina, 8:00 p.m. (SEC Network)
January 30: No. 23 Kentucky, 12:00 p.m. (TBA)
February 2027
February 6: No. 1 Florida, 12:00 p.m. (ESPN)
February 9: No. 20 Alabama, 7:00 p.m. (ESPN)
February 13: No. 24 Vanderbilt, 2:00 p.m. (TBA)
February 17: Texas A&M, 9:00 p.m. (TBA)
February 20: Oklahoma, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN)
February 24: Mississippi State, 7:00 p.m. (TBA)
February 27: No. 8 Tennessee, time TBA (TBA)
March 2027
March 2: Missouri, 7:00 p.m. (TBA)
March 6: Texas A&M, 8:00 p.m. (SEC Network)
Key Games on the Texas Longhorns Schedule
Several matchups stand out on Texas' 2026-27 basketball schedule.
November 15 vs. Baylor: A major in-state nonconference matchup scheduled for ESPN.
December 1 vs. Louisville: Texas faces the No. 11 Cardinals in a game airing on ESPN2.
December 12 vs. Miami: The Longhorns meet the No. 14 Hurricanes on ESPN.
December 16 vs. Memphis: A notable nonconference matchup scheduled for ESPN2.
January 2 vs. Florida: Texas opens its listed January schedule against the No. 1 Gators.
January 23 vs. Arkansas: The Longhorns take on the No. 12 Razorbacks in SEC play.
January 30 vs. Kentucky: Texas faces the No. 23 Wildcats.
February 6 vs. Florida: The Longhorns meet Florida for the second time, with the game scheduled for ESPN.
February 9 vs. Alabama: Texas faces the No. 20 Crimson Tide on ESPN.
February 27 vs. Tennessee: The Longhorns take on the No. 8 Volunteers.
March 6 vs. Texas A&M: Texas ends its listed regular-season schedule against the Aggies on the SEC Network.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Texas basketball start the 2026-27 season?
Texas opens its season on November 2, 2026, against Chicago State. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:00 p.m. on the SEC Network.
How many games are on Texas' 2026-27 schedule?
The supplied schedule lists 31 games, running from November 2, 2026, through March 6, 2027.
Who are Texas' biggest nonconference opponents?
The Longhorns' notable nonconference opponents include Baylor, Georgetown, Louisville, Miami and Memphis.
What TV channels will broadcast Texas basketball games?
The schedule lists the SEC Network, SECN+, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU and FS1. Some games remain TBA.
When is Texas' final regular-season game?
Texas is scheduled to face Texas A&M on March 6, 2027, at 8:00 p.m. The game is listed on the SEC Network.
Final Thoughts
The Texas Longhorns' 2026-27 basketball schedule features a strong nonconference slate and a competitive SEC campaign. Games against Baylor, Louisville, Miami and Memphis provide early-season challenges, while matchups against Florida, Arkansas, Kentucky, Alabama and Tennessee will be important conference tests.
Texas' listed regular-season schedule concludes against Texas A&M on March 6. Bookmark this page for updates on game dates, tipoff times, opponents and TV channels throughout the 2026-27 season.
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