2026-27 UCLA Bruins Basketball Schedule, Dates, Tip off Times, TV Channels, Locations
The UCLA Bruins open the 2026-27 men's basketball season on Monday, November 2, 2026, against Arizona in Las Vegas at 10:00 PM ET on TNT. The full slate has 31 scheduled games, including 20 Big Ten games. UCLA plays its home games at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles, and Big Ten play begins Tuesday, December 1, 2026, when the Bruins host Oregon at 10:00 PM ET on FS1.
This guide lists every UCLA game in date order, explains where each game airs, and answers the most common questions about the schedule.
All times are Eastern (ET). Subtract three hours for Pacific Time, so a 10:00 PM ET tip is 7:00 PM in Los Angeles. TBD means the tip time or TV channel has not been announced. Schedules are subject to change, so confirm tip times with the official UCLA Athletics website before game day.
How to Watch UCLA Basketball in 2026-27
UCLA games are spread across seven outlets. BTN (Big Ten Network) carries the largest share of the schedule, including home games against North Florida, Long Beach State, Cal State Fullerton, Washington and Penn State, and road games at Washington, Rutgers and Oregon. FS1 carries the Saint Mary's game on November 26, the Oregon opener on December 1, the San Diego State game on December 29, and conference games at Maryland and Nebraska and against Wisconsin. FOX broadcasts the Gonzaga game on December 5, the Michigan State game on January 9, the Iowa game on February 6, and both USC games on February 13 and March 6.
CBS carries the January 30 game at Indiana and the February 21 game at Purdue. TNT has the season opener against Arizona. Peacock streams the Quinnipiac game on December 19 and the Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota games. B1G+, the Big Ten's streaming service, carries the Delaware and UC Riverside home games.
To watch every UCLA game, you need BTN, FS1, FOX, CBS, TNT, B1G+ and a Peacock subscription. Confirm that your live TV streaming service includes BTN and FS1 before the season begins.
Biggest UCLA Games to Watch in 2026-27
The Bruins' schedule starts with two high-profile non-conference games: Arizona on November 2 on TNT and Gonzaga on December 5 on FOX. Big Ten play opens on December 1 at home against Oregon, and the road trip to Maryland and Rutgers in early January gives UCLA an early test away from home.
The two most anticipated games are against USC. UCLA visits USC on February 13, then hosts the Trojans in the regular-season finale on March 6, both on FOX. Home games against Michigan State on January 9 and Michigan on January 26 will also be among the Big Ten's most-watched matchups.
UCLA Basketball Schedule 2026-27: Dates, Times, TV Channels & How to Watch
November 2026
Mon, Nov. 2: Arizona vs. UCLA (Las Vegas, NV), 10:00 PM, TNT
Fri, Nov. 6: North Florida at UCLA, 10:30 PM, BTN
Mon, Nov. 16: Long Beach State at UCLA, 10:00 PM, BTN
Wed, Nov. 18: Cal State Fullerton at UCLA, 10:30 PM, BTN
Sun, Nov. 22: Delaware at UCLA, 7:00 PM, B1G+
Thu, Nov. 26: Saint Mary's vs. UCLA (San Diego, CA), 5:00 PM, FS1
Fri, Nov. 27: TBD vs. UCLA (San Diego, CA), time TBD, FOX
December 2026
Tue, Dec. 1: Oregon at UCLA, 10:00 PM, FS1
Sat, Dec. 5: Gonzaga vs. UCLA (Anaheim, CA), 11:30 PM, FOX
Sun, Dec. 13: UCLA at Washington, 8:00 PM, BTN
Sat, Dec. 19: Quinnipiac at UCLA, 4:30 PM, Peacock
Tue, Dec. 22: UC Riverside at UCLA, 4:00 PM, B1G+
Tue, Dec. 29: San Diego State at UCLA, 10:00 PM, FS1
January 2027
Sat, Jan. 2: UCLA at Maryland, 6:00 PM, FS1
Tue, Jan. 5: UCLA at Rutgers, 6:00 PM, BTN
Sat, Jan. 9: Michigan State at UCLA, 8:00 PM, FOX
Sat, Jan. 16: Washington at UCLA, 3:00 PM, BTN
Tue, Jan. 19: Wisconsin at UCLA, 10:30 PM, FS1
Fri, Jan. 22: UCLA at Nebraska, 9:00 PM, FS1
Tue, Jan. 26: Michigan at UCLA, 10:00 PM, Peacock
Sat, Jan. 30: UCLA at Indiana, 12:00 PM, CBS
February 2027
Tue, Feb. 2: UCLA at Illinois, 9:00 PM, Peacock
Sat, Feb. 6: Iowa at UCLA, 6:00 or 8:00 PM, FOX
Tue, Feb. 9: Minnesota at UCLA, 10:00 PM, Peacock
Sat, Feb. 13: UCLA at USC, 5:30 PM, FOX
Wed, Feb. 17: Ohio State at UCLA, 11:00 PM, BTN
Sun, Feb. 21: UCLA at Purdue, 1:00 PM, CBS
Wed, Feb. 24: UCLA at Northwestern, 8:30 PM, BTN
Sat, Feb. 27: Penn State at UCLA, 10:30 PM, BTN
March 2027
Wed, Mar. 3: UCLA at Oregon, 10:30 PM, BTN
Sat, Mar. 6: USC at UCLA, 5:30 PM, FOX
Frequently Asked Questions About the UCLA Basketball Schedule
When does the UCLA basketball season start?
UCLA opens the 2026-27 season on Monday, November 2, 2026, against Arizona in Las Vegas at 10:00 PM ET on TNT.
When does UCLA start Big Ten play?
UCLA begins Big Ten play on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at home against Oregon at 10:00 PM ET on FS1.
How many games are on the UCLA schedule?
There are 31 scheduled games, including 20 Big Ten games and 11 non-conference games.
Where does UCLA play its home games?
UCLA plays home games at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.
What channel are UCLA basketball games on?
Games air on BTN, FS1, FOX, CBS, TNT, B1G+ and Peacock. The November 27 opponent in San Diego is still to be announced, but the game will air on FOX.
When does UCLA play USC?
UCLA visits USC on Saturday, February 13, 2027, at 5:30 PM ET on FOX, and hosts USC in the regular-season finale on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at 5:30 PM ET on FOX.
When is the last UCLA regular-season game?
The regular season ends on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at home against USC.
When is the Big Ten Tournament?
The 2027 Big Ten Tournament is in Indianapolis from March 9 to March 14, 2027.
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