Here is the complete 2026-27 Central Michigan basketball schedule, with every game, home and away, plus tip times and TV where they are set. Central Michigan open the season on Nov 2 and play a 22-game Mid-American Conference schedule, home and home against all 11 league opponents, on the way to the 2027 MAC Tournament in Cleveland. Grab the free printable PDF below and keep it on the fridge all winter.
Central Michigan basketball quick facts
| Conference | Mid-American Conference (MAC) |
| Home arena | McGuirk Arena |
| Location | Mount Pleasant, Michigan |
| Season opener | Nov 2, at UL Monroe Warhawks |
| MAC opener | Dec 2, at Miami (OH) RedHawks |
| Postseason | 2027 MAC Tournament, March 10 to 13, Rocket Arena, Cleveland, Ohio |
2026-27 Central Michigan basketball schedule
Mid-American Conference games are in bold and link to each opponent’s schedule. Times are Central and can shift for TV, so check back as tip times and networks firm up.
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Site and time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2 | at UL Monroe Warhawks | Away | 6:30 pm |
| Nov 6 | vs Alma Scots | Home | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Nov 10 | vs Youngstown State Penguins | Home | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Nov 14 | at Northern Kentucky Norse | Away | 2:30 pm |
| Nov 17 | at Dayton Flyers | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Nov 20 | at Pittsburgh Panthers | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Nov 24 | at Notre Dame Fighting Irish | Away | 7:00 pm |
| Dec 2 | at Miami (OH) RedHawks | Away | Millett Hall |
| Dec 5 | vs Ohio Bobcats | Home | McGuirk Arena |
| Dec 9 | vs Kent State Golden Flashes | Home | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Dec 12 | at Eastern Michigan Eagles | Away | George Gervin GameAbove Ctr, 1:00 pm |
| Dec 22 | at Arkansas Razorbacks | Away | 6:00 pm |
| Dec 29 | vs Michigan Dearborn Wolves | Home | McGuirk Arena, 2:30 pm |
| Jan 2 | vs Toledo Rockets | Home | McGuirk Arena, 2:00 pm |
| Jan 5 | vs Bowling Green Falcons | Home | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 9 | at Ball State Cardinals | Away | Worthen Arena, 12:30 pm |
| Jan 12 | vs Buffalo Bulls | Home | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 16 | at Massachusetts Minutemen | Away | Mullins Center, 2:30 pm |
| Jan 19 | at Akron Zips | Away | James A. Rhodes Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 23 | vs Western Michigan Broncos | Home | McGuirk Arena |
| Jan 26 | at Toledo Rockets | Away | Savage Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Jan 30 | at Kent State Golden Flashes | Away | MAC Center, 1:00 pm |
| Feb 2 | vs Massachusetts Minutemen | Home | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Feb 9 | vs Eastern Michigan Eagles | Home | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Feb 13 | at Ohio Bobcats | Away | Convocation Center, 1:00 pm |
| Feb 16 | at Buffalo Bulls | Away | Alumni Arena, 5:30 pm |
| Feb 20 | vs Miami (OH) RedHawks | Home | McGuirk Arena |
| Feb 23 | at Bowling Green Falcons | Away | Stroh Center, 6:00 pm |
| Feb 27 | at Western Michigan Broncos | Away | University Arena, 4:00 pm |
| Mar 2 | vs Akron Zips | Home | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
| Mar 5 | vs Ball State Cardinals | Home | McGuirk Arena, 6:00 pm |
Printable Central Michigan schedule (PDF)
Download the printable Central Michigan schedule (PDF)
Central Michigan in the Mid-American Conference
Central Michigan is one of 12 teams in the Mid-American Conference for 2026-27, playing a 22-game league schedule, home and home against every other MAC team. The league race runs into March and sets the seeding for the 2027 MAC Tournament at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, where the champion earns the automatic NCAA Tournament bid. See the full league picture on our 2026-27 Mid-American Conference basketball hub.
Related schedules and brackets
- 2026-27 Mid-American Conference basketball: teams, schedules and the MAC Tournament
- 2027 MAC Tournament: bracket, schedule and how to watch
- 2026-27 mens college basketball schedule hub
- 2026-27 Akron basketball schedule
- 2026-27 Ball State basketball schedule
- 2026-27 Bowling Green basketball schedule
Frequently asked questions
When does the 2026-27 Central Michigan season start?
Central Michigan opens the season on Nov 2, at UL Monroe Warhawks. The full game-by-game schedule is in the table above, with a free printable version linked for the season.
Who does Central Michigan play in the MAC this season?
Central Michigan plays all 11 other Mid-American Conference members home and home in 2026-27: Akron, Ball State, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Eastern Michigan, Kent State, Miami (OH), Ohio, Toledo, UMass, Western Michigan. The MAC games are bold in the schedule above.
Where can I get a printable Central Michigan schedule?
Use the Download the printable Central Michigan schedule (PDF) button above. It opens in a new tab and prints clean on one page.
