Everything for the 2026-27 Iowa basketball schedule in one place. Iowa finished 2025-26 at 24-13 (9th in the Big Ten) and returns to the floor in November 2026. The full Big Ten and non-conference slate, tip times, TV, and a printable PDF will be added here as soon as the schedule is released, expected October 2026. Browse every team on our 2026-27 men’s college basketball hub.
2026-27 Iowa Basketball: Quick Facts
- Conference: Big Ten.
- 2025-26 finish: 24-13, 9th in the Big Ten.
- Season: tips off in early November 2026.
- Big Ten Tournament: March 10-14, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN.
- Schedule and printable: added here when the 2026-27 slate is released, expected October 2026.
2026-27 Iowa Season Outlook
Iowa went 24-13 and finished 9th in the Big Ten in 2025-26. The 2026-27 nonconference schedule and the Big Ten slate are released over the summer and fall, and we will post the full schedule, tip times, TV, and a printable PDF as each is confirmed. For roster news and updates, see the Iowa team page at ESPN.
Printable 2026-27 Iowa Basketball Schedule (PDF)
Download and print the full 2026-27 Iowa basketball schedule, non-conference and Big Ten games on one page. It opens in a new tab, and we update tip times and TV on it as they are announced.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026-27 Iowa season start?
The 2026-27 college basketball season tips off in early November 2026, with the full Iowa schedule released over the summer and fall.
How did Iowa do in 2025-26?
Iowa finished the 2025-26 season 24-13, 9th in the Big Ten.
When is the 2027 Big Ten Tournament?
The 2027 Big Ten Men’s Basketball Tournament is March 10-14, 2027 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, IN.
Below is Iowa’s full 2026-27 schedule, non-conference and Big Ten games combined (Big Ten conference games in the second half of the season). The Big Ten released its conference dates on September 16. Tip times and TV are announced closer to each game, so anything not yet set shows as TBD and we update it here as it is confirmed. Part of the full 2026-27 Big Ten basketball schedule hub, with every team and a printable.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Tip (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | vs Lipscomb | Home | 8:00 PM | BTN |
| Nov 6 | vs Eastern Illinois | Home | 8:30 PM | BTN |
| Nov 10 | vs Virginia Tech | Neutral | 7:00 PM | FS1 |
| Nov 15 | vs Creighton | Neutral | 3:00 PM | FS1 |
| Nov 20 | at Xavier | Away | 7:30 PM | TNT |
| Nov 24 | vs UMBC | Home | 7:00 PM | B1G+ |
| Nov 28 | vs Prairie View A&M | Home | 2:00 PM | B1G+ |
| Dec 1 | at Purdue | Away | 7:00 PM | Peacock |
| Dec 7 | vs Indiana | Home | 7:00 PM | FS1 |
| Dec 10 | vs Iowa State | Home | 7:00 PM | FS1 |
| Dec 13 | vs Western Illinois | Home | 6:00 PM | BTN |
| Dec 17 | vs Bethune-Cookman | Home | 9:00 PM | BTN |
| Dec 21 | vs Alabama | Neutral | 7:00 PM | Peacock |
| Dec 29 | vs South Dakota | Home | 8:30 PM | BTN |
| Jan 2 | vs Ohio State | Home | 12:00 PM | Peacock |
| Jan 6 | vs Wisconsin | Home | 8:30 PM | FS1 |
| Jan 9 | vs Maryland | Home | 6:00 PM | FS1 |
| Jan 12 | at Rutgers | Away | 8:30 PM | BTN |
| Jan 16 | at Nebraska | Away | 8:00 PM | FOX |
| Jan 23 | vs Penn State | Home | 4:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 26 | at Ohio State | Away | 6:00 PM | FS1 |
| Jan 30 | vs Nebraska | Home | 5:00 PM | Peacock |
| Feb 3 | at USC | Away | 10:30 PM | BTN |
| Feb 6 | at UCLA | Away | 6:00 PM | FOX |
| Feb 10 | vs Oregon | Home | 8:30 PM | BTN |
| Feb 13 | at Northwestern | Away | 2:00 PM | FS1 |
| Feb 16 | vs Michigan State | Home | 9:00 PM | Peacock |
| Feb 20 | at Michigan | Away | 1:00 PM | CBS |
| Feb 24 | at Wisconsin | Away | 8:30 PM | FS1 |
| Feb 27 | vs Minnesota | Home | 2:00 PM | BTN |
| Mar 2 | vs Washington | Home | 7:00 PM | BTN |
| Mar 6 | at Illinois | Away | 8:00 PM | FOX |
| Mar 10-15 | Big Ten Tournament (Indianapolis) | Neutral | TBD | TBD |
