Everything for the 2026-27 Northwestern basketball schedule in one place. Northwestern finished 2025-26 at 15-19 (15th 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 Northwestern Basketball: Quick Facts
- Conference: Big Ten.
- 2025-26 finish: 15-19, 15th 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 Northwestern Season Outlook
Northwestern went 15-19 and finished 15th 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 Northwestern team page at ESPN.
Printable 2026-27 Northwestern Basketball Schedule (PDF)
Download and print the full 2026-27 Northwestern 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 Northwestern season start?
The 2026-27 college basketball season tips off in early November 2026, with the full Northwestern schedule released over the summer and fall.
How did Northwestern do in 2025-26?
Northwestern finished the 2025-26 season 15-19, 15th 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 Northwestern’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 2 | vs Binghamton | Home | 8:00 PM | B1G+ |
| Nov 6 | vs Stony Brook | Home | 8:00 PM | B1G+ |
| Nov 9 | vs Boston University | Home | 8:00 PM | BTN |
| Nov 13 | vs DePaul | Home | TBD | BTN |
| Nov 16 | vs Columbia | Home | 8:00 PM | B1G+ |
| Nov 20 | vs Charleston Classic | Neutral | 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM (ESPN2) |
| Nov 22 | vs Charleston Classic | Neutral | 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM (ESPN2) |
| Nov 27 | vs Northeastern | Home | 8:00 PM | BTN |
| Dec 1 | vs Wisconsin | Home | 9:00 PM | Peacock |
| Dec 5 | vs BYU | Neutral | 4:00 PM | Peacock |
| Dec 12 | at Michigan | Away | 4:30 PM | FOX |
| Dec 16 | vs Mercyhurst | Home | 8:00 PM | B1G+ |
| Dec 20 | vs Oklahoma State | Neutral | 1:00 PM | ESPNU |
| Dec 29 | vs Chicago State | Home | 8:00 PM | Peacock |
| Jan 3 | vs Minnesota | Home | 7:30 PM | BTN |
| Jan 6 | at Ohio State | Away | 6:30 PM | BTN |
| Jan 10 | at Penn State | Away | 12:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 13 | vs Illinois | Home | 9:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 16 | vs Rutgers | Home | 1:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 20 | at Washington | Away | 10:30 PM | BTN |
| Jan 23 | at Oregon | Away | 7:00 PM | Peacock |
| Jan 27 | vs Indiana | Home | 7:00 PM | BTN |
| Jan 30 | vs USC | Home | 2:00 PM | BTN |
| Feb 6 | at Purdue | Away | 12:00 PM | FS1 |
| Feb 9 | at Indiana | Away | 7:30 PM | BTN |
| Feb 13 | vs Iowa | Home | 2:00 PM | FS1 |
| Feb 16 | at Illinois | Away | 9:00 PM | BTN |
| Feb 21 | at Minnesota | Away | 2:00 PM | Peacock |
| Feb 24 | vs UCLA | Home | 8:30 PM | BTN |
| Feb 27 | vs Nebraska | Home | 3:00 PM | FOX |
| Mar 2 | vs Michigan State | Home | 8:30 PM | FS1 |
| Mar 7 | at Maryland | Away | 1:00 PM | BTN |
| Mar 10-15 | Big Ten Tournament (Indianapolis) | Neutral | TBD | TBD |
