Here is the complete 2026-27 Akron basketball schedule, with every game, home and away, plus tip times and TV where they are set. Akron open the season on Nov 2 and play a 22-game Mid-American Conference schedule, home and home against all 11 league opponents, on the way to the 2027 MAC Tournament in Cleveland. Grab the free printable PDF below and keep it on the fridge all winter.
Akron basketball quick facts
| Conference | Mid-American Conference (MAC) |
| Home arena | James A. Rhodes Arena |
| Location | Akron, Ohio |
| Season opener | Nov 2, at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns |
| MAC opener | Dec 2, vs Ball State Cardinals |
| Postseason | 2027 MAC Tournament, March 10 to 13, Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio |
2026-27 Akron basketball schedule
Mid-American Conference games are in bold and link to each opponent’s schedule. Times are Central and can shift for TV, so check back as tip times and networks firm up.
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Site and time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | Away | 7:00 pm |
| Nov 9 | vs Muskingum Fighting Muskies | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Nov 14 | vs Tulane Green Wave | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 11:00 am |
| Nov 17 | at Bucknell Bison | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Nov 20 | vs WVU Tech Golden Bears | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 5:00 pm |
| Nov 23 | vs Wright State Raiders | Neutral | Neutral site, 12:30 pm |
| Nov 24 | vs Belmont Bruins | Neutral | Neutral site, 11:30 am |
| Nov 25 | vs App State Mountaineers | Neutral | Neutral site, 2:00 pm |
| Dec 2 | vs Ball State Cardinals | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Dec 13 | vs Frostburg State Bobcats | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 1:00 pm |
| Dec 16 | at Buffalo Bulls | Away | Alumni Arena, 5:30 pm |
| Dec 19 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 1:00 pm |
| Dec 29 | at Massachusetts Minutemen | Away | Mullins Center, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 2 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 1:00 pm |
| Jan 5 | at Ohio Bobcats | Away | Convocation Center, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 8 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 12 | at Eastern Michigan Eagles | Away | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 5:30 pm |
| Jan 15 | at Toledo Rockets | Away | Savage Arena, 7:00 pm |
| Jan 19 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 22 | at Miami (OH) RedHawks | Away | Millett Hall, 7:00 pm |
| Jan 26 | vs Ohio Bobcats | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 30 | vs Massachusetts Minutemen | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 1:00 pm |
| Feb 2 | at Western Michigan Broncos | Away | University Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Feb 9 | vs Buffalo Bulls | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Feb 13 | at Kent State Golden Flashes | Away | MAC Center |
| Feb 16 | at Bowling Green Falcons | Away | Stroh Center, 6:00 pm |
| Feb 20 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena |
| Feb 23 | vs Toledo Rockets | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Feb 27 | at Ball State Cardinals | Away | Worthen Arena, 12:30 pm |
| Mar 2 | at Central Michigan Chippewas | Away | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Mar 5 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | Home | James A. Rhodes Arena |
Printable Akron schedule (PDF)
Download the printable Akron schedule (PDF)
Akron in the Mid-American Conference
Akron is one of 12 teams in the Mid-American Conference for 2026-27, playing a 22-game league schedule, home and home against every other MAC team. The league race runs into March and sets the seeding for the 2027 MAC Tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, where the champion earns the automatic NCAA Tournament bid. See the full league picture on our 2026-27 Mid-American Conference basketball hub.
Related schedules and brackets
- 2026-27 Mid-American Conference basketball: teams, schedules and the MAC Tournament
- 2027 MAC Tournament: bracket, schedule and how to watch
- 2026-27 mens college basketball schedule hub
- 2026-27 Ball State basketball schedule
- 2026-27 Bowling Green basketball schedule
- 2026-27 Buffalo basketball schedule
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026-27 Akron season start?
Akron opens the season on Nov 2, at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns. The full game-by-game schedule is in the table above, with a free printable version linked for the season.
Who does Akron play in the MAC this season?
Akron plays all 11 other Mid-American Conference members home and home in 2026-27: Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Miami (OH), Ohio, Toledo, UMass, Western Michigan. The MAC games are bold in the schedule above.
Where can I get a printable Akron schedule?
Use the Download the printable Akron schedule (PDF) button above. It opens in a new tab and prints clean on one page.
