Here is the 2026-27 Auburn Tigers basketball schedule. This is Steven Pearl’s first full season leading the Tigers, and the schedule is loaded. The non-conference slate features the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, a home date with Final Four team Arizona, Wisconsin in Nashville, and a road trip to Clemson, before an 18-game SEC run that opens January 2 at Texas A&M and closes March 6 at home against rival Alabama. Below is every game with the location, plus a free printable schedule.
Quick Facts: 2026-27 Auburn Tigers Basketball
- Auburn hosts Arizona on November 13 in a marquee non-conference test.
- The Players Era Festival in Las Vegas begins November 17 against West Virginia.
- SEC play opens January 2 at Texas A&M.
- The Iron Bowl of basketball closes the regular season March 6 at home against Alabama.
- The SEC Tournament is March 10 to 14 in Nashville. Tip times and TV are set closer to game day.
2026-27 Auburn Season Outlook
Steven Pearl takes over full-time after guiding Auburn through the end of the prior season, and the 2026-27 slate is built for a contender. The non-conference schedule brings Arizona to Neville Arena, sends the Tigers to the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, and adds Wisconsin and a road trip to Clemson. In SEC play, Auburn draws home-and-home series with Alabama, LSU, and Ole Miss, closing at home against the Crimson Tide.
Auburn Tigers 2026-27 Full Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | vs SE Louisiana | Home |
| Nov 9 | vs Appalachian State | Home |
| Nov 13 | vs Arizona | Home |
| Nov 17 | vs West Virginia | Las Vegas |
| Nov 18 | Players Era | Las Vegas |
| Nov 19 | Players Era | Las Vegas |
| Nov 24 | vs Lipscomb | Home |
| Dec 1 | at Clemson | Clemson |
| Dec 6 | vs Eastern Kentucky | Home |
| Dec 13 | vs Alabama State | Home |
| Dec 15 | vs Middle Tennessee | Huntsville |
| Dec 19 | vs Wisconsin | Nashville |
| Dec 22 | vs Lehigh | Home |
| Dec 29 | vs Morgan State | Home |
| Jan 2 | at Texas A&M | College Sta. |
| Jan 5-6 | vs Tennessee | Home |
| Jan 9 | vs Georgia | Home |
| Jan 12-13 | at Texas | Austin |
| Jan 16 | vs Ole Miss | Home |
| Jan 19-20 | at Vanderbilt | Nashville |
| Jan 23 | at LSU | Baton Rouge |
| Jan 26-27 | vs Mississippi State | Home |
| Jan 30 | at Alabama | Tuscaloosa |
| Feb 6 | vs Oklahoma | Home |
| Feb 9-10 | vs Florida | Home |
| Feb 13 | at South Carolina | Columbia |
| Feb 16-17 | at Arkansas | Fayetteville |
| Feb 20 | vs Missouri | Home |
| Feb 23-24 | vs LSU | Home |
| Feb 27 | at Kentucky | Lexington |
| Mar 2-3 | at Ole Miss | Oxford |
| Mar 6 | vs Alabama | Home |
| Mar 10-14 | SEC Tournament | Nashville |
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 Auburn games air across the ESPN family of networks and the SEC Network, with windows announced week to week. Circle a few now: Arizona at home on November 13, the SEC opener at Texas A&M on January 2, and the regular-season finale against Alabama on March 6. For the full league picture, see our 2026-27 SEC basketball schedule for all 16 teams.
2026-27 Auburn Basketball FAQ
When does Auburn open the 2026-27 season?
Auburn opens the season November 4 at home against Southeastern Louisiana.
When does SEC play start and end?
SEC play opens Jan 2 at Texas A&M and closes Mar 6 vs Alabama, 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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