The 2026-27 Richmond basketball schedule is set, headlined by an 18-game Atlantic 10 slate. Richmond went 15-17 last season and opens the new season Mon, Nov 2. Below is the full game-by-game schedule with sites, tip times (ET) and TV, the conference games shaded, and a printable PDF.
2026-27 Richmond Basketball: Quick Facts
Team: Richmond Spiders (Atlantic 10)
Season opener: Mon, Nov 2, 2026
Conference games: 18 (Atlantic 10)
2025-26 record: 15-17
Conference tournament: 2027 Atlantic 10 Tournament, Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
2026-27 Richmond Season Outlook
Richmond enters Atlantic 10 play as one of 14 members chasing the automatic NCAA Tournament bid that comes with the league title. The 15-17 mark from a year ago sets the baseline; the full slate below shows every nonconference test and all 18 league games. For live box scores and news, see the Richmond Spiders team page on ESPN.
2026-27 Richmond Basketball Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Tip (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Nov 2 | vs UNC Asheville Bulldogs | Home | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Thu, Nov 5 | vs Southern Virginia Knights | Home | 7:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sun, Nov 8 | at Temple Owls | Away | 5:00 PM | TBD |
| Thu, Nov 12 | at Southern Illinois Salukis | Away | 8:00 PM | TBD |
| Mon, Nov 16 | at Virginia Tech Hokies | Away | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 20 | at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | Away | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Sun, Nov 22 | at Liberty Flames | Away | 4:30 PM | TBD |
| Wed, Nov 25 | vs Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | Home | 6:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs VMI Keydets | Home | 6:00 PM | ESPN+ |
| Tue, Dec 1 | at East Carolina Pirates | Away | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Dec 5 | at Old Dominion Monarchs | Away | 2:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Dec 12 | vs Elon Phoenix | Home | 6:00 PM | TBD |
| Fri, Dec 18 | vs William & Mary Tribe | Home | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Mon, Dec 21 | vs Lafayette Leopards | Home | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Wed, Dec 30 | at George Mason Patriots | Away | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 2 | vs Loyola Chicago Ramblers | Home | 6:00 PM | TBD |
| Wed, Jan 6 | vs Saint Louis Billikens | Home | 8:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 9 | at Davidson Wildcats | Away | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| Wed, Jan 13 | at Dayton Flyers | Away | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 16 | vs Rhode Island Rams | Home | 4:30 PM | TBD |
| Wed, Jan 20 | vs Duquesne Dukes | Home | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Wed, Jan 27 | at George Washington Revolutionaries | Away | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 30 | at VCU Rams | Away | 8:00 PM | TBD |
| Wed, Feb 3 | vs Davidson Wildcats | Home | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Feb 6 | at St. Bonaventure Bonnies | Away | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| Wed, Feb 10 | vs George Washington Revolutionaries | Home | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Feb 13 | vs VCU Rams | Home | 12:00 PM | TBD |
| Wed, Feb 17 | at Rhode Island Rams | Away | 7:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Feb 20 | vs St. Bonaventure Bonnies | Home | 2:30 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Feb 27 | at La Salle Explorers | Away | 4:30 PM | TBD |
| Wed, Mar 3 | at Saint Joseph’s Hawks | Away | 2:00 PM | TBD |
| Sat, Mar 6 | vs Fordham Rams | Home | 6:00 PM | TBD |
| Mar 2027 | Atlantic 10 Tournament | Neutral | TBD | Brooklyn |
Shaded rows are Atlantic 10 games. Tip times and TV are added and confirmed as the season approaches; some remain TBD until networks finalize windows.
Printable 2026-27 Richmond Schedule (PDF)
Print the full slate with dates, sites, tip times and TV.
Download the printable Richmond schedule (PDF)
Conference tournament: Richmond’s Atlantic 10 schedule leads into the 2027 Atlantic 10 Tournament (March 10-14, 2027 at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY), where all 14 teams play for the league’s automatic NCAA Tournament bid. See the full bracket, field and printable.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026-27 Richmond season start?
Richmond opens the season Mon, Nov 2, 2026.
How many conference games does Richmond play?
18 Atlantic 10 games, part of the 14-team league.
How did Richmond do in 2025-26?
Richmond finished 15-17.
When is the 2027 Atlantic 10 Tournament?
It is March 10-14, 2027 at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY.
