Here is the 2026-27 Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball schedule. Chris Jans enters his fifth season with senior guard Josh Hubbard back to headline the roster. The non-conference slate features the Greenbrier Tipoff against Xavier, the Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas, a home SEC/ACC Challenge date with Georgia Tech, and a road trip to Marquette, before an 18-game SEC run that opens January 2 against Alabama and closes March 6 against Ole Miss. Below is every game with the location, plus a free printable schedule.
Last updated October 7, 2026: tip times and TV are now set after the SEC released its full 2026-27 schedule. A few national windows (ESPN or ESPN2) remain tentative; exhibitions and tournament games are still TBA.
>Quick Facts: 2026-27 Mississippi State Bulldogs Basketball
- Mississippi State opens the season November 2 at home against Tennessee Tech.
- The Battle 4 Atlantis in the Bahamas runs November 25 to 27.
- SEC play opens January 2 at home against Alabama.
- The Bulldogs and Ole Miss play home-and-home, closing the regular season March 6 against the Rebels.
- The SEC Tournament is March 10 to 14 in Nashville. Tip times and TV are set closer to game day.
2026-27 Mississippi State Season Outlook
Chris Jans has Mississippi State back in the mix, and the 2026-27 schedule is built to test the Bulldogs early. The non-conference slate includes the Greenbrier Tipoff against Xavier, a trip to the Battle 4 Atlantis, a home game with Georgia Tech, and a road date at Marquette. In SEC play, the Bulldogs draw a home-and-home series with in-state rival Ole Miss and host Alabama, Kentucky, and LSU.
Mississippi State Bulldogs 2026-27 Full Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Type | Time (ET) & TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | vs Tennessee Tech | Non-conf | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 5 | vs Northwestern State | Non-conf | TBA |
| Nov 9 | vs Jackson State | Non-conf | 7:30 PM |
| Nov 13 | vs Xavier (N) | Non-conf | 9:00 PM, FS1 |
| Nov 25 | Battle 4 Atlantis | Non-conf | 7:30 PM, ESPN2 |
| Nov 27 | Battle 4 Atlantis | Non-conf | TBA |
| Dec 2 | vs Georgia Tech | Non-conf | 9:15 PM, SEC Network |
| Dec 7 | vs Alabama A&M | Non-conf | 7:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Dec 12 | at Marquette | Non-conf | 6:30 PM, FS1 |
| Dec 15 | vs Miss. Valley St. | Non-conf | TBA |
| Dec 28 | vs Campbell | Non-conf | TBA |
| Jan 2 | vs Alabama | SEC | 6:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Jan 6 | at Vanderbilt | SEC | 7:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Jan 9 | at Oklahoma | SEC | 6:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Jan 13 | vs Florida | SEC | 9:00 PM, ESPN2/ESPNU |
| Jan 16 | at Georgia | SEC | 3:30 PM, SEC Network |
| Jan 20 | vs Kentucky | SEC | 8:30 PM, SEC Network |
| Jan 23 | vs South Carolina | SEC | 1:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Jan 26 | at Auburn | SEC | 7:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Jan 30 | at Arkansas | SEC | 8:30 PM, SEC Network |
| Feb 3 | vs Missouri | SEC | 8:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Feb 6 | vs Texas A&M | SEC | 6:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Feb 13 | at Ole Miss | SEC | 8:30 PM, SEC Network |
| Feb 16 | at Alabama | SEC | 9:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Feb 20 | vs LSU | SEC | 6:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Feb 24 | vs Texas | SEC | 7:00 PM, ESPN2/ESPNU |
| Feb 27 | at South Carolina | SEC | 1:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Mar 2 | at Tennessee | SEC | 6:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Mar 6 | vs Ole Miss | SEC | 4:00 PM, SEC Network |
| 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 Mississippi State games air across the ESPN family of networks and the SEC Network, with windows announced week to week. Circle a few now: the Battle 4 Atlantis over Thanksgiving, the SEC opener against Alabama on January 2, and the Egg Bowl of basketball against Ole Miss on March 6. For the full league picture, see our 2026-27 SEC basketball schedule for all 16 teams.
2026-27 Mississippi State Basketball FAQ
When does Mississippi State open the 2026-27 season?
Mississippi State opens the season November 2 at home against Tennessee Tech.
When does SEC play start and end?
SEC play opens Jan 2 vs Alabama and closes Mar 6 vs Ole Miss, 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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