Here is the 2026-27 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball schedule. Nate Oats’ team returns with a loaded non-conference slate, including the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, the Jimmy V Classic against Houston in New York, and a home date with St. John’s, before an 18-game SEC run that opens January 2 at Mississippi State and closes March 6 at Auburn. Below is every game with the location, plus a free printable schedule.
Quick Facts: 2026-27 Alabama Crimson Tide Basketball
- Alabama opens the regular season November 3 at home against Sam Houston.
- The Players Era Festival in Las Vegas begins November 24 against Baylor.
- Marquee non-conference tests include Houston in the Jimmy V Classic (Dec 8) and a home game with St. John’s (Dec 12).
- SEC play opens January 2 at Mississippi State and closes March 6 at Auburn.
- The SEC Tournament is March 10 to 14 in Nashville. Tip times and TV are set closer to game day.
2026-27 Alabama Season Outlook
Nate Oats has built Alabama into a national contender, and the 2026-27 schedule reflects it. The non-conference slate is deep, with a trip to the Players Era Festival, the Jimmy V Classic against Houston, and neutral-site meetings including St. John’s. Then comes the SEC, the toughest league in the country, where the Tide face Auburn twice, plus Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Texas.
Alabama Crimson Tide 2026-27 Full Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Type | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | vs Sam Houston | Non-conf | TBA |
| Nov 6 | vs Arkansas State | Non-conf | TBA |
| Nov 9 | vs Oakland | Non-conf | TBA |
| Nov 13 | vs Seton Hall | Non-conf | TBA |
| Nov 17 | vs Kennesaw State | Non-conf | TBA |
| Nov 24 | vs Baylor (N) | Non-conf | 10:00 PM |
| Nov 26 | Players Era | Non-conf | TBA |
| Nov 27 | Players Era | Non-conf | TBA |
| Dec 2 | at Miami | Non-conf | 9:15 PM (ESPN) |
| Dec 8 | vs Houston (N) | Non-conf | 6:30 PM (ESPN) |
| Dec 12 | vs St. John’s (N) | Non-conf | TBA |
| Dec 16 | at South Florida | Non-conf | TBA |
| Dec 21 | at Iowa (N) | Non-conf | TBA |
| Dec 29 | vs Samford | Non-conf | TBA |
| Jan 2 | at Mississippi State | SEC | TBA |
| Jan 5 | vs LSU | SEC | TBA |
| Jan 9 | at Arkansas | SEC | TBA |
| Jan 12 | vs Ole Miss | SEC | TBA |
| Jan 16 | vs Florida | SEC | TBA |
| Jan 19 | at South Carolina | SEC | TBA |
| Jan 23 | vs Oklahoma | SEC | TBA |
| Jan 26 | at Missouri | SEC | TBA |
| Jan 30 | vs Auburn | SEC | TBA |
| Feb 6 | at Kentucky | SEC | TBA |
| Feb 9 | at Texas | SEC | TBA |
| Feb 13 | vs Arkansas | SEC | TBA |
| Feb 16 | vs Mississippi State | SEC | TBA |
| Feb 20 | at Tennessee | SEC | TBA |
| Feb 23 | at Texas A&M | SEC | TBA |
| Feb 27 | vs Vanderbilt | SEC | TBA |
| Mar 2 | vs Georgia | SEC | TBA |
| Mar 6 | at Auburn | SEC | TBA |
| Mar 10-14 | SEC Tournament | Non-conf | TBA |
Some midweek SEC games could shift by a day, and tip times and TV networks are announced closer to each date. This page and the printable are updated as they are released.
How to Watch and Key Games
Most Alabama games air across the ESPN family of networks and the SEC Network, with windows announced week to week. Circle a few now: Houston in the Jimmy V Classic on December 8, the SEC opener at Mississippi State on January 2, Auburn at home on January 30, and the regular-season finale at Auburn on March 6. For the full league picture, see our 2026-27 SEC basketball schedule for all 16 teams.
2026-27 Alabama Basketball FAQ
When does Alabama open the 2026-27 season?
Alabama opens November 3 at home against Sam Houston, after an exhibition against Ole Miss in Birmingham on October 15.
When does SEC play start and end?
SEC play opens Jan 2 at Miss. State and closes Mar 6 at Auburn, followed by the SEC Tournament in Nashville from March 10 to 14.
Are tip times and TV set yet?
Not for most games. The dates and opponents are confirmed, but tip times and TV networks are announced closer to game day.
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