Everything for the 2026-27 Rutgers basketball schedule in one place. Rutgers finished 2025-26 at 14-20 (14th in the Big Ten) and returns to the floor in November 2026. The full Big Ten 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 Rutgers Basketball: Quick Facts
- Conference: Big Ten.
- 2025-26 finish: 14-20, 14th in the Big Ten.
- Season: tips off in early November 2026.
- Big Ten Tournament: March 10-14, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN.
- Schedule and printable: added here when the 2026-27 slate is released, expected October 2026.
2026-27 Rutgers Season Outlook
Rutgers went 14-20 and finished 14th in the Big Ten in 2025-26. The 2026-27 nonconference schedule and the Big Ten 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 Rutgers team page at ESPN.
Printable 2026-27 Rutgers Basketball Schedule (PDF)
Download and print the full 2026-27 Rutgers basketball schedule, non-conference and Big Ten games on one page. It opens in a new tab, and we update tip times and TV on it as they are announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026-27 Rutgers season start?
The 2026-27 college basketball season tips off in early November 2026, with the full Rutgers schedule released over the summer and fall.
How did Rutgers do in 2025-26?
Rutgers finished the 2025-26 season 14-20, 14th in the Big Ten.
When is the 2027 Big Ten Tournament?
The 2027 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament is March 10-14, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN.
Below is Rutgers’s full 2026-27 schedule, non-conference and Big Ten games combined (Big Ten conference games in the second half of the season). The Big Ten released its conference dates on September 16. Tip times and TV are announced closer to each game, so anything not yet set shows as TBD and we update it here as it is confirmed. Part of the full 2026-27 Big Ten basketball schedule hub, with every team and a printable.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Tip (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6 | vs New Haven | Home | 7:00 PM | B1G+ |
| Nov 10 | vs NJIT | Home | 6:30 PM | BTN |
| Nov 13 | vs Bryant | Home | 6:00 PM | TBD |
| Nov 17 | vs Houston | Neutral | 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| Nov 18 | vs Players Era (TBD) | Neutral | TBD | TBD |
| Nov 19 | vs Players Era (TBD) | Neutral | TBD | TBD |
| Nov 24 | vs Sacred Heart | Home | 6:00 PM | B1G+ |
| Dec 1 | at Indiana | Away | 8:00 PM | FS1 |
| Dec 9 | vs Michigan | Home | 6:30 PM | BTN |
| Dec 12 | vs Seton Hall | Home | 4:30 PM | FS1 |
| Dec 16 | vs Saint Peter’s | Home | 6:30 PM | BTN |
| Dec 20 | vs Army | Home | 12:00 PM | BTN |
| Dec 29 | vs Delaware State | Home | 6:00 PM | Peacock |
| Jan 2 | at Purdue | Away | 12:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 5 | vs UCLA | Home | 6:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 8 | vs USC | Home | 7:00 PM | FS1 |
| Jan 12 | vs Iowa | Home | 8:30 PM | BTN |
| Jan 16 | at Northwestern | Away | 1:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 19 | at Maryland | Away | 7:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 23 | vs Minnesota | Home | 12:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 27 | at Oregon | Away | 11:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 30 | at Washington | Away | 4:00 PM | BTN |
| Feb 3 | vs Purdue | Home | 6:30 PM | BTN |
| Feb 6 | vs Syracuse | Neutral | 11:00 AM | ESPN2 |
| Feb 10 | at Michigan State | Away | 6:30 PM | BTN |
| Feb 13 | vs Wisconsin | Home | 12:00 PM | BTN |
| Feb 16 | at Nebraska | Away | 7:00 PM | BTN |
| Feb 20 | vs Penn State | Home | 1:00 PM | Peacock |
| Feb 25 | at Ohio State | Away | 6:30 PM | FS1 |
| Feb 28 | vs Maryland | Home | 5:00 PM | Peacock |
| Mar 3 | vs Illinois | Home | 6:30 PM | BTN |
| Mar 7 | at Penn State | Away | 3:00 PM | BTN |
| Mar 10-15 | Big Ten Tournament (Indianapolis) | Neutral | TBD | TBD |
