The 2026-27 Wichita State basketball schedule is set, headlined by an 18-game American Conference slate that runs from late December through early March. Wichita State went 22-11 last season and opens the new season Wed, Nov 4. Below is the full game-by-game schedule with sites, tip times (ET) and TV, the conference games shaded, and a printable PDF.
2026-27 Wichita State Basketball: Quick Facts
Team: Wichita State Shockers (American Conference)
Season opener: Wed, Nov 4, 2026
Conference games: 18 (American Conference)
2025-26 record: 22-11
Conference tournament: 2027 American Conference Tournament, Yuengling Center, Tampa
2026-27 Wichita State Season Outlook
Wichita State enters American Conference play as one of 13 members chasing the automatic NCAA Tournament bid that comes with the league title. The 22-11 mark from a year ago sets the baseline; the full slate below shows every nonconference test and all 18 league games. For live box scores and news, see the Wichita State Shockers team page on ESPN.
2026-27 Wichita State Basketball Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Tip (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Nov 4 | vs Cal State Northridge Matadors | Home | 8:00 PM | TBD |
| Sun, Nov 8 | vs USC Trojans | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Wed, Nov 11 | vs Friends Falcons | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs Austin Peay Governors | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Wed, Nov 18 | at Loyola Chicago Ramblers | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Nov 21 | vs New Mexico Lobos | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Mon, Nov 23 | vs Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Nov 27 | at Kentucky Wildcats | Away | 9:00 PM | TBD |
| Mon, Nov 30 | vs Southeast Missouri State Redhawks | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Dec 5 | vs Boise State Broncos | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Dec 11 | at Kansas State Wildcats | Away | 8:30 PM | TBD |
| Mon, Dec 14 | vs Cameron Aggies | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Dec 18 | vs South Carolina State Bulldogs | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Mon, Dec 21 | vs Jacksonville State Gamecocks | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Thu, Dec 31 | vs North Texas Mean Green | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sun, Jan 3 | at Charlotte 49ers | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Fri, Jan 8 | vs UAB Blazers | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Thu, Jan 14 | at Memphis Tigers | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sun, Jan 17 | vs East Carolina Pirates | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Wed, Jan 20 | at North Texas Mean Green | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Jan 23 | at Tulsa Golden Hurricane | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Thu, Jan 28 | vs Memphis Tigers | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sun, Jan 31 | vs UTSA Roadrunners | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Thu, Feb 4 | at South Florida Bulls | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sun, Feb 7 | at Florida Atlantic Owls | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Wed, Feb 10 | vs Tulane Green Wave | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sun, Feb 14 | at Rice Owls | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Thu, Feb 18 | vs South Florida Bulls | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Sun, Feb 21 | at Temple Owls | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sun, Feb 28 | vs Charlotte 49ers | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Wed, Mar 3 | at Tulane Green Wave | Away | TBD | TBD |
| Sat, Mar 6 | vs Tulsa Golden Hurricane | Home | TBD | TBD |
| Mar 2027 | American Conference Tournament | Neutral | TBD | Tampa |
Shaded rows are American Conference games. Tip times and TV are added and confirmed as the season approaches; some remain TBD until networks finalize windows.
Printable 2026-27 Wichita State Schedule (PDF)
Print the full slate with dates, sites, tip times and TV.
Download the printable Wichita State schedule (PDF)
Conference tournament: Wichita State’s American Conference schedule leads into the 2027 American Conference Tournament (March 10-14 at the Yuengling Center in Tampa), where the top 10 teams play for the league’s automatic NCAA Tournament bid. See the full bracket, field and printable.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the 2026-27 Wichita State season start?
Wichita State opens the season Wed, Nov 4, 2026.
How many conference games does Wichita State play?
18 American Conference games, part of the 13-team league.
How did Wichita State do in 2025-26?
Wichita State finished 22-11.
When is the 2027 American Conference Tournament?
It is in March 2027 at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida.
