Here is the complete 2026-27 Kent State basketball schedule, with every game, home and away, plus tip times and TV where they are set. Kent State 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.
Kent State basketball quick facts
| Conference | Mid-American Conference (MAC) |
| Home arena | MAC Center |
| Location | Kent, Ohio |
| Season opener | Nov 2, at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs |
| MAC opener | Dec 2, vs Bowling Green Falcons |
| Postseason | 2027 MAC Tournament, March 10 to 13, Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio |
2026-27 Kent State 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 Tech Bulldogs | Away | 6:30 pm |
| Nov 6 | vs Roberts Wesleyan Redhawks | Home | MAC Center, 6:00 pm |
| Nov 11 | at UNC Wilmington Seahawks | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Nov 16 | vs Eastern Kentucky Colonels | Home | MAC Center, 6:00 pm |
| Nov 21 | at Cleveland State Vikings | Away | 12:00 pm |
| Nov 24 | vs Wyoming Cowboys | Neutral | Neutral site, 4:30 pm |
| Nov 29 | vs Malone Pioneers | Home | MAC Center, 2:00 pm |
| Dec 2 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | Home | MAC Center, 6:00 pm |
| Dec 5 | at Toledo Rockets | Away | Savage Arena |
| Dec 9 | at Central Michigan Chippewas | Away | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Dec 12 | vs Massachusetts Minutemen | Home | MAC Center, 6:00 pm |
| Dec 20 | vs Omaha Mavericks | Neutral | Neutral site, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 2 | vs Buffalo Bulls | Home | MAC Center, 1:00 pm |
| Jan 5 | at Ball State Cardinals | Away | Worthen Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 9 | at Western Michigan Broncos | Away | University Arena, 1:00 pm |
| Jan 12 | vs Ohio Bobcats | Home | MAC Center, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 16 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | Home | MAC Center, 5:00 pm |
| Jan 19 | at Eastern Michigan Eagles | Away | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 5:30 pm |
| Jan 22 | at Bowling Green Falcons | Away | Stroh Center, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 26 | vs Ball State Cardinals | Home | MAC Center, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 30 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | Home | MAC Center, 1:00 pm |
| Feb 2 | at Miami (OH) RedHawks | Away | Millett Hall, 7:00 pm |
| Feb 9 | at Massachusetts Minutemen | Away | Mullins Center, 6:00 pm |
| Feb 13 | vs Akron Zips | Home | MAC Center |
| Feb 16 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | Home | MAC Center, 6:00 pm |
| Feb 20 | at Buffalo Bulls | Away | Alumni Arena |
| Feb 23 | at Ohio Bobcats | Away | Convocation Center, 6:00 pm |
| Feb 27 | vs Toledo Rockets | Home | MAC Center, 12:00 pm |
| Mar 2 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | Home | MAC Center, 6:00 pm |
| Mar 5 | at Akron Zips | Away | James A. Rhodes Arena |
Printable Kent State schedule (PDF)
Download the printable Kent State schedule (PDF)
Kent State in the Mid-American Conference
Kent State 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 Kent State season start?
Kent State opens the season on Nov 2, at Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. The full game-by-game schedule is in the table above, with a free printable version linked for the season.
Who does Kent State play in the MAC this season?
Kent State plays all 11 other Mid-American Conference members home and home in 2026-27: Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Central Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Miami (OH), Ohio, Toledo, UMass, Western Michigan. The MAC games are bold in the schedule above.
Where can I get a printable Kent State schedule?
Use the Download the printable Kent State schedule (PDF) button above. It opens in a new tab and prints clean on one page.
