UTEP Miners Basketball Schedule 2026-27: Dates, Times, TV Channels, How to watch
The UTEP Miners men's basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season features a demanding lineup of non-conference games and Mountain West matchups. UTEP will face regional rivals New Mexico State and New Mexico, along with conference opponents Wyoming, Nevada, UNLV, Grand Canyon, Hawai‘i and Air Force.
The Miners open their regular season on November 2, 2026, against Northern Kentucky in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Their early schedule also includes home games against Incarnate Word, New Mexico State and Florida A&M before a road rematch with New Mexico State on November 19.
UTEP will also travel to Mexico for a tournament matchup against the College of Charleston on November 24, followed by another game against either Eastern Michigan or Kennesaw State. Other notable non-conference games include a road trip to Colorado on December 1.
Mountain West competition begins in January, with UTEP hosting New Mexico on January 2. The Miners will continue their conference campaign through March 6, when they host Air Force in their final listed regular-season game.
Below is the complete UTEP Miners basketball schedule for 2026-27, including dates, tipoff times, opponents, venues and available TV or streaming information.
UTEP Miners Basketball Schedule 2026-27: Quick Overview
Team: UTEP Miners
Sport: Men's college basketball
Season: 2026-27
Conference: Mountain West
Regular-season opener: November 2, 2026, vs. Northern Kentucky
First listed home game: November 8, 2026, vs. Incarnate Word
Mountain West schedule: January through March 2027
Final listed regular-season game: March 6, 2027, vs. Air Force
Home venue: Don Haskins Center, El Paso, Texas
TV and streaming options: MW+, FS1, CBS Sports Network and ESPN Unlimited
UTEP Miners Basketball Schedule 2026-27
All times are listed in the local time zone provided for each game. TBA indicates that the tipoff time, television network or opponent has not yet been confirmed.
November 2026 Schedule
November 2, 2:00 p.m. CT: UTEP at Northern Kentucky. Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota. TV: TBA.
November 8, 5:00 p.m. MT: Incarnate Word at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
November 12, 7:00 p.m. MT: New Mexico State at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
November 15, 6:00 p.m. MT: Florida A&M at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
November 19, 7:00 p.m. MT: UTEP at New Mexico State. Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico. TV: TBA.
November 24, 8:30 p.m. ET: UTEP at College of Charleston. Location: Puerto Aventuras, Mexico. TV: TBA.
November 25, time TBA: UTEP vs. Eastern Michigan or Kennesaw State. Location: Puerto Aventuras, Mexico. TV: TBA.
December 2026 Schedule
December 1, 7:00 p.m. MT: UTEP at Colorado. Location: Boulder, Colorado. TV: TBA.
December 5, 2:00 p.m. MT: North Dakota at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
December 16, 7:00 p.m. MT: UTPB at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
December 20, 7:00 p.m. MT: Howard at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
December 21, time TBA: Kent State or Omaha at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
December 29, 7:00 p.m. MT: New Mexico Highlands at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
January 2027 Schedule
January brings the start of UTEP's Mountain West schedule, with games against New Mexico, Wyoming, Air Force, Nevada, UNLV, UC Davis and San José State.
January 2, 6:00 p.m. MT: New Mexico at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: FS1.
January 5, 7:00 p.m. MT: Wyoming at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
January 9, 12:00 p.m. MT: UTEP at Air Force. Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado. TV: MW+.
January 12, 8:00 p.m. MT: Nevada at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: ESPN Unlimited.
January 15, 7:00 p.m. PT: UTEP at UNLV. Location: Las Vegas, Nevada. TV: CBS Sports Network.
January 19, time TBA: UTEP at Wyoming. Location: Laramie, Wyoming. TV: MW+.
January 23, 7:00 p.m. MT: UC Davis at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
January 26, 8:00 p.m. PT: UTEP at Nevada. Location: Reno, Nevada. TV: CBS Sports Network.
January 30, 7:00 p.m. MT: San José State at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
February 2027 Schedule
February 6, 7:00 p.m. HT: UTEP at Hawai‘i. Location: Honolulu, O‘ahu. TV: MW+.
February 9, 8:00 p.m. MT: Grand Canyon at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
February 13, 4:00 p.m. PT: UTEP at UC Davis. Location: Davis, California. TV: MW+.
February 17, 6:00 p.m. MT: UNLV at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: CBS Sports Network.
February 20, 8:30 p.m. MT: UTEP at New Mexico. Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico. TV: CBS Sports Network.
February 23, 8:00 p.m. MT: UTEP at Grand Canyon. Location: Phoenix, Arizona. TV: ESPN Unlimited.
February 27, 7:00 p.m. MT: Hawai‘i at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
March 2027 Schedule
March 2, time TBA: UTEP at San José State. Location: San Jose, California. TV: MW+.
March 6, 2:00 p.m. MT: Air Force at UTEP. Location: El Paso, Texas. TV: MW+.
Key Games on the UTEP Basketball Schedule
UTEP vs. New Mexico State
The Miners face New Mexico State twice in November. UTEP hosts the Aggies on November 12 before traveling to Las Cruces for the rematch on November 19. These regional rivalry games offer an early test for both programs.
UTEP vs. Colorado
UTEP travels to Boulder to face Colorado on December 1. The non-conference matchup gives the Miners a road test against a Big 12 opponent before the conference schedule begins.
UTEP vs. New Mexico
The Miners open their listed Mountain West schedule against New Mexico on January 2 at the Don Haskins Center. The teams meet again in Albuquerque on February 20.
UTEP vs. Nevada
UTEP faces Nevada twice in January. The Miners host the Wolf Pack on January 12 before traveling to Reno for the return matchup on January 26.
UTEP vs. Hawai‘i
The Miners travel to Honolulu on February 6 before hosting Hawai‘i on February 27. These matchups add a challenging travel element to the conference schedule.
UTEP vs. Air Force
UTEP visits Air Force on January 9 and hosts the Falcons on March 6. The home matchup is the final game listed on the Miners' regular-season schedule.
Where Does UTEP Play Home Basketball Games?
UTEP plays its home games at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas. The arena has hosted Miners basketball for decades and remains the team's primary home venue.
The 2026-27 home schedule includes conference matchups against New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada, Grand Canyon, UNLV, Hawai‘i, San José State and Air Force, along with several non-conference opponents.
How to Watch UTEP Miners Basketball in 2026-27?
Fans can follow the Miners through several television and streaming options during the 2026-27 season.
MW+: Selected home and conference games.
FS1: New Mexico at UTEP on January 2.
CBS Sports Network: Selected games against UNLV, Nevada and New Mexico.
ESPN Unlimited: Selected games, including Nevada at UTEP and UTEP at Grand Canyon.
Some games remain listed with television assignments or start times to be announced. Check official UTEP Athletics listings for the latest broadcast information before each matchup.
UTEP Miners Basketball Schedule FAQs
When does UTEP basketball start in 2026-27?
UTEP is scheduled to open its season on November 2, 2026, against Northern Kentucky in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Where does UTEP play its home basketball games?
The Miners play at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Texas.
When does UTEP begin Mountain West play?
The schedule lists New Mexico at UTEP on January 2, 2027, as the Miners' first conference matchup.
What are UTEP's biggest rivalry games?
The schedule includes matchups against New Mexico State and New Mexico. The Miners also face regional and conference opponents such as Grand Canyon, Nevada and UNLV.
What TV channels will broadcast UTEP basketball games?
The supplied schedule lists MW+, FS1, CBS Sports Network and ESPN Unlimited. Other broadcast details remain TBA.
When is UTEP's final regular-season game?
UTEP is scheduled to host Air Force on March 6, 2027, at 2 p.m. MT.
The 2026-27 UTEP Miners basketball schedule features regional rivalries, demanding road games and a full slate of conference matchups. Follow the schedule for updates to tipoff times, opponents, television assignments and streaming options throughout the season.
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