Tennessee Volunteers basketball 2026-27 schedule: dates, kick-off times, TV channel, where to watch.
The Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season features 30 games, including high-profile nonconference matchups against Michigan State, Maryland, Florida State, NC State and Purdue, followed by a challenging SEC schedule.
Ranked No. 8, Tennessee opens its season against Wofford on November 3, 2026. One of the biggest early-season games comes on November 17, when the Volunteers face No. 6 Michigan State on ESPN2. The nonconference slate also includes games against Maryland, Florida State, NC State and Purdue.
SEC play brings important matchups against Vanderbilt, Auburn, Arkansas, Kentucky, Florida, Alabama and Texas. Tennessee is scheduled to close its listed regular-season schedule against No. 24 Vanderbilt on March 6, 2027.
Below is the complete Tennessee basketball schedule for 2026-27, including dates, tipoff times, opponents and TV channels.
How to Watch Tennessee Basketball in 2026-27
Tennessee games are scheduled to air across the SEC Network, SECN+, ESPN, ESPN2 and Fox. The schedule includes nationally televised nonconference matchups against Michigan State, Maryland, NC State and Purdue.
Many SEC games still have broadcast assignments or tipoff times listed as TBA. Check updated listings as the season approaches for the latest viewing information.
Tennessee Basketball Schedule 2026-27: Game Start Times, and TV info
November 2026
November 3: Wofford, 6:00 p.m. (SEC Network, SECN+)
November 9: Radford, 7:00 p.m. (SECN+)
November 13: Tennessee State, 7:00 p.m. (SECN+)
November 17: No. 6 Michigan State, 9:00 p.m. (ESPN2)
November 20: Coastal Carolina, 7:00 p.m. (SECN+)
November 24: Maryland, 3:00 p.m. (ESPN)
December 2026
December 1: Florida State, 7:00 p.m. (ESPN2)
December 6: NC State, 7:00 p.m. (ESPN)
December 11: Purdue, 8:00 p.m. (Fox)
December 16: Morehead State, 8:00 p.m. (SEC Network)
December 20: Marist, 4:00 p.m. (SEC Network)
December 29: Norfolk State, 7:00 p.m. (TBA)
January 2027
Jan. 2 - Vanderbilt* (2 p.m. ET, ESPN or ESPN2)
Jan. 6 - at Auburn* (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2 or ESPNU)
Jan. 9 - at LSU* (8:30 p.m. ET, SEC Network)
Jan. 13 - Missouri* (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2 or ESPNU)
Jan. 16 - Arkansas* (noon ET, ESPN or ESPN2)
Jan. 23 - at Kentucky* (2 p.m. ET, ESPN or ESPN2 or ESPNU)
Jan. 26 - at Texas A&M* (7 p.m. ET, ESPN or ESPN2)
Jan. 30 - Florida* (8 or 8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN or ESPN2)
February 2027
March 2027
March 2: Mississippi State, 6:00 p.m. (SEC Network)
March 6: No. 24 Vanderbilt, 2:00 p.m. (ESPN/ESPNU)
Key Games on the Tennessee Volunteers Schedule
Several matchups stand out on Tennessee's 2026-27 basketball schedule.
November 17 vs. Michigan State: Tennessee faces the No. 6 Spartans in a major nonconference matchup on ESPN2.
November 24 vs. Maryland: The Volunteers meet Maryland in a game scheduled for ESPN.
December 6 vs. NC State: Tennessee faces NC State in a nationally televised matchup on ESPN.
December 11 vs. Purdue: The Volunteers take on Purdue in a game scheduled for Fox.
January 16 vs. Arkansas: Tennessee faces the No. 12 Razorbacks in an SEC matchup.
January 23 vs. Kentucky: The Volunteers meet the No. 23 Wildcats.
January 30 vs. Florida: Tennessee is scheduled to face the No. 1 Gators.
February 13 vs. Kentucky: The Volunteers face Kentucky again in a game scheduled for ESPN.
February 20 vs. Alabama: Tennessee takes on the No. 20 Crimson Tide.
February 27 vs. Texas: The Volunteers meet the No. 7 Longhorns.
March 6 vs. Vanderbilt: Tennessee finishes its listed regular-season schedule against the No. 24 Commodores.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Tennessee basketball start the 2026-27 season?
Tennessee opens its season on November 3, 2026, against Wofford. Tipoff is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on the SEC Network and SECN+.
How many games are on Tennessee's 2026-27 basketball schedule?
The supplied schedule lists 30 games, running from November 3, 2026, through March 6, 2027.
Who are Tennessee's biggest nonconference opponents?
The Volunteers' notable nonconference opponents include Michigan State, Maryland, Florida State, NC State and Purdue.
What TV channels will broadcast Tennessee basketball games?
The schedule lists the SEC Network, SECN+, ESPN, ESPN2 and Fox. Several games still have TV assignments listed as TBA.
When is Tennessee's final regular-season game?
Tennessee is scheduled to face No. 24 Vanderbilt on March 6, 2027, at 2:00 p.m. The broadcast is listed as TBA.
Final Thoughts
The Tennessee Volunteers' 2026-27 basketball schedule combines a challenging nonconference slate with a competitive SEC campaign. The November matchup against No. 6 Michigan State and December games against NC State and Purdue provide major early-season tests.
Conference matchups against Florida, Arkansas, Kentucky, Alabama and Texas will be important as Tennessee moves through the second half of the season. The Volunteers' listed regular-season schedule concludes against Vanderbilt on March 6.
Bookmark this page for Tennessee basketball schedule updates, including dates, tipoff times, opponents and TV channels throughout the 2026-27 season.
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