Here is the 2026-27 Arkansas Razorbacks basketball schedule. John Calipari’s Razorbacks built one of the toughest non-conference slates in the country, headlined by Indiana at Madison Square Garden, Michigan State in Detroit, a Sweet 16 rematch with Arizona in Phoenix, and a road trip to North Carolina, before an 18-game SEC run that opens January 2 at home against Missouri and closes March 6 against Oklahoma. Below is every game with the location, plus a free printable schedule.
Last updated October 7, 2026: tip times and TV are now set after the SEC released its full 2026-27 schedule. A few national windows (ESPN or ESPN2) remain tentative; exhibitions and tournament games are still TBA.
>Quick Facts: 2026-27 Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball
- Arkansas opens SEC play January 2 at home against Missouri.
- Marquee non-conference tests include Indiana at Madison Square Garden (Nov 17), Michigan State in Detroit (Nov 26), and Arizona in Phoenix (Dec 19).
- The Razorbacks visit North Carolina in the SEC/ACC Challenge on December 1.
- SEC play closes March 6 at home against Oklahoma.
- The SEC Tournament is March 10 to 14 in Nashville. Tip times and TV are set closer to game day.
2026-27 Arkansas Season Outlook
John Calipari enters year two in Fayetteville with a schedule that pulls no punches. The non-conference slate alone includes Indiana, Michigan State, Arizona, and a road trip to North Carolina, and then comes the SEC, the deepest league in the sport. Arkansas draws home-and-home series with Alabama, LSU, and Missouri, and the printable below lays out every date so you can plan the season.
Arkansas Razorbacks 2026-27 Full Schedule
| Date | Matchup | Type | Time (ET) & TV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10 | vs Robert Morris | Non-conf | TBA |
| Nov 13 | vs Central Arkansas | Non-conf | 8:00 PM |
| Nov 17 | vs Indiana (N) | Non-conf | 7:30 PM, Peacock |
| Nov 26 | vs Michigan State (N) | Non-conf | 4:30 PM, CBS |
| Dec 1 | at North Carolina | Non-conf | 7:30 PM, ESPN |
| Dec 5 | vs Oral Roberts | Non-conf | 4:00 PM |
| Dec 19 | vs Arizona (N) | Non-conf | 6:30 PM, ESPN |
| Dec 22 | vs Central Michigan | Non-conf | 7:00 PM |
| Dec 29 | vs UT Rio Grande Valley | Non-conf | 8:00 PM |
| Jan 2 | vs Missouri | SEC | 4:00 PM, ESPN/ESPN2 |
| Jan 6 | at South Carolina | SEC | 9:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Jan 9 | vs Alabama | SEC | 2:00 PM, ESPN2 |
| Jan 12 | at Texas A&M | SEC | 7:00 PM, ESPN2/ESPNU |
| Jan 16 | at Tennessee | SEC | 12:00 PM, ESPN/ESPN2 |
| Jan 19 | vs Georgia | SEC | 9:00 PM, ESPNU |
| Jan 23 | at Texas | SEC | 6:00 PM, ESPN/ESPN2/ESPNU |
| Jan 26 | vs LSU | SEC | 9:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Jan 30 | vs Mississippi State | SEC | 8:30 PM, SEC Network |
| Feb 6 | at Vanderbilt | SEC | 8:30 PM, ESPN |
| Feb 9 | vs Ole Miss | SEC | 9:00 PM, SEC Network |
| Feb 13 | at Alabama | SEC | 8:00 PM, ESPN2 |
| Feb 16 | vs Auburn | SEC | 9:00 PM, ESPN/ESPN2 |
| Feb 20 | at Kentucky | SEC | 6:30 PM, ESPN |
| Feb 23 | at Missouri | SEC | 7:00 PM, ESPN2/ESPNU |
| Feb 27 | vs Florida | SEC | 3:00 PM, ABC |
| Mar 2 | at LSU | SEC | 9:00 PM, ESPNU |
| Mar 6 | vs Oklahoma | SEC | 12:00 PM, ESPN/ESPNU |
| Mar 10-14 | SEC Tournament | Non-conf | TBA |
Some midweek SEC games could shift by a day, and tip times and TV networks are announced closer to each date. This page and the printable are updated as they are released.
How to Watch and Key Games
Most Arkansas games air across the ESPN family of networks and the SEC Network, with windows announced week to week. Circle a few now: Indiana at Madison Square Garden on November 17, the SEC opener with Missouri on January 2, and the home finale against Oklahoma on March 6. For the full league picture, see our 2026-27 SEC basketball schedule for all 16 teams.
2026-27 Arkansas Basketball FAQ
When does Arkansas open the 2026-27 season?
Arkansas opens the season November 10 at home against Robert Morris. Additional non-conference home games may still be added before the season.
When does SEC play start and end?
SEC play opens Jan 2 vs Missouri and closes Mar 6 vs Oklahoma, followed by the SEC Tournament in Nashville from March 10 to 14.
Are tip times and TV set yet?
Not for most games. The dates and opponents are confirmed, but tip times and TV networks are announced closer to game day.
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