Everything for the 2026-27 Cincinnati basketball schedule in one place. Cincinnati finished 2025-26 at 18-15 (7th in the Big 12) and returns to the floor in November 2026. The full Big 12 and non-conference slate, tip times, TV, and a printable PDF will be added here as soon as the schedule is released, expected October 2026. Browse every team on our 2026-27 men’s college basketball hub.
2026-27 Cincinnati Basketball: Quick Facts
- Conference: Big 12.
- 2025-26 finish: 18-15, 7th in the Big 12.
- Season: tips off in early November 2026.
- Big 12 Tournament: March 9-14, 2027 at T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO.
- Schedule and printable: added here when the 2026-27 slate is released, expected October 2026.
2026-27 Cincinnati Season Outlook
Cincinnati went 18-15 and finished 7th in the Big 12 in 2025-26. The 2026-27 nonconference schedule and the Big 12 slate are released over the summer and fall, and we will post the full schedule, tip times, TV, and a printable PDF as each is confirmed. For roster news and updates, see the Cincinnati team page at ESPN.
2026-27 Cincinnati Basketball Schedule
Here is the full 2026-27 Cincinnati basketball schedule, non-conference and Big 12 play, home and away. Conference games are shaded. Tip times and TV are added as the Big 12 and its networks announce them, so anything not yet set shows as TBD and we keep this page updated all season. See the full 2026-27 Big 12 basketball schedule hub, the 2027 Big 12 Tournament bracket, and the 2027 March Madness bracket. A team-colored printable PDF is on the way.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Tip (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | vs American | Home | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Nov 5 | vs Green Bay | Home | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Nov 9 | vs Minnesota | Home | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Nov 14 | at Dayton | Away | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| Nov 18 | vs Youngstown State | Home | 7:30 PM | TBD |
| Nov 22 | vs UMass Lowell | Home | 2:00 PM | TBD |
| Nov 26 | vs TBD | Neutral | 11:00 AM | ESPN |
| Nov 27 | vs TBD | Neutral | 4:30 PM | ACC Network |
| Dec 2 | vs Monmouth | Home | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Dec 5 | vs Xavier | Home | 8:00 PM | ESPN2 |
| Dec 14 | vs Stetson | Home | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Dec 19 | vs Clemson | Home | 9:00 PM | ESPNU |
| Dec 22 | vs Marist | Home | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Dec 29 | vs Bethune-Cookman | Home | 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Jan 2 | vs Texas Tech | Home | 12:00 PM | Fox |
| Jan 6 | at BYU | Away | 10:30 PM | FS1 |
| Jan 9 | at Utah | Away | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Jan 12 | vs TCU | Home | 6:30 PM | CBSSN |
| Jan 16 | at West Virginia | Away | 12:00 PM | Peacock |
| Jan 19 | vs Kansas | Home | 8:30 PM | FS1 |
| Jan 23 | at Colorado | Away | 3:00 PM | TBD |
| Jan 30 | vs Arizona State | Home | 7:00 PM | Peacock |
| Feb 2 | vs Arizona | Home | 7:00 PM | Peacock |
| Feb 6 | at Oklahoma State | Away | 2:00 PM | FS1 |
| Feb 9 | at Baylor | Away | 9:00 PM | TNT |
| Feb 13 | vs UCF | Home | 2:00 PM | TBD |
| Feb 16 | at Iowa State | Away | 8:00 PM | Peacock |
| Feb 20 | vs Kansas State | Home | 6:30 PM | FS1 |
| Feb 24 | vs West Virginia | Home | 6:30 PM | FS1 |
| Feb 27 | at Texas Tech | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Mar 2 | vs Houston | Home | 7:00 PM | Peacock |
| Mar 6 | at Kansas State | Away | 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Mar 11-14 | Big 12 Tournament (Kansas City) | Neutral | TBD | TBD |
Printable 2026-27 Cincinnati Schedule (PDF)
Download and print the full Cincinnati schedule. It opens in a new tab and we update it as tip times and TV are confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026-27 Cincinnati season start?
The 2026-27 college basketball season tips off in early November 2026, with the full Cincinnati schedule released over the summer and fall.
How did Cincinnati do in 2025-26?
Cincinnati finished the 2025-26 season 18-15, 7th in the Big 12.
When is the 2027 Big 12 Tournament?
The 2027 Big 12 Men’s Basketball Tournament is March 9-14, 2027 at T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO.
