Here is the complete 2026-27 Eastern Michigan basketball schedule, with every game, home and away, plus tip times and TV where they are set. Eastern Michigan 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.
Eastern Michigan basketball quick facts
| Conference | Mid-American Conference (MAC) |
| Home arena | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr |
| Location | Ypsilanti, Michigan |
| Season opener | Nov 2, at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers |
| MAC opener | Dec 2, vs Massachusetts Minutemen |
| Postseason | 2027 MAC Tournament, March 10 to 13, Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio |
2026-27 Eastern Michigan 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 Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Nov 6 | at Xavier Musketeers | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Nov 11 | vs Great Lakes Christian Crusaders | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 5:30 pm |
| Nov 18 | vs Detroit Mercy Titans | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 5:30 pm |
| Nov 21 | vs Denver Pioneers | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 12:00 pm |
| Nov 24 | vs Kennesaw State Owls | Neutral | Neutral site, 5:00 pm |
| Dec 2 | vs Massachusetts Minutemen | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 5:30 pm |
| Dec 5 | at Ball State Cardinals | Away | Worthen Arena, 12:00 pm |
| Dec 9 | at Toledo Rockets | Away | Savage Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Dec 12 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 1:00 pm |
| Dec 19 | at Louisville Cardinals | Away | 12:30 pm |
| Dec 21 | vs Grace Christian Tigers | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 5:30 pm |
| Jan 2 | at Miami (OH) RedHawks | Away | Millett Hall, 1:00 pm |
| Jan 5 | at Western Michigan Broncos | Away | University Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 9 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 2:30 pm |
| Jan 12 | vs Akron Zips | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 5:30 pm |
| Jan 16 | at Ohio Bobcats | Away | Convocation Center, 1:00 pm |
| Jan 19 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 5:30 pm |
| Jan 23 | vs Ball State Cardinals | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 2:30 pm |
| Jan 26 | at Buffalo Bulls | Away | Alumni Arena, 5:30 pm |
| Jan 30 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 1:00 pm |
| Feb 2 | vs Toledo Rockets | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 5:30 pm |
| Feb 9 | at Central Michigan Chippewas | Away | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Feb 13 | at Massachusetts Minutemen | Away | Mullins Center, 11:30 am |
| Feb 16 | vs Ohio Bobcats | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 5:30 pm |
| Feb 20 | at Akron Zips | Away | James A. Rhodes Arena |
| Feb 23 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 5:30 pm |
| Feb 27 | vs Buffalo Bulls | Home | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 2:30 pm |
| Mar 2 | at Kent State Golden Flashes | Away | MAC Center, 6:00 pm |
| Mar 5 | at Bowling Green Falcons | Away | Stroh Center, 6:00 pm |
Printable Eastern Michigan schedule (PDF)
Download the printable Eastern Michigan schedule (PDF)
Eastern Michigan in the Mid-American Conference
Eastern Michigan 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 Akron basketball schedule
- 2026-27 Ball State basketball schedule
- 2026-27 Bowling Green basketball schedule
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026-27 Eastern Michigan season start?
Eastern Michigan opens the season on Nov 2, at Coastal Carolina Chanticleers. The full game-by-game schedule is in the table above, with a free printable version linked for the season.
Who does Eastern Michigan play in the MAC this season?
Eastern Michigan plays all 11 other Mid-American Conference members home and home in 2026-27: Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central 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 Eastern Michigan schedule?
Use the Download the printable Eastern Michigan schedule (PDF) button above. It opens in a new tab and prints clean on one page.
