2026-27 Season Guide · Men's Basketball

Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball Schedule 2027 (Dates, TV, March Madness)

The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball schedule for 2026-27 lists every non-conference and SEC game with dates, tip times and TV channels, plus the path to March Madness 2027. Arkansas plays 32 regular-season games: 14 non-conference and 18 in the SEC. The Razorbacks play their home games at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and face Virginia, Indiana, Michigan State and Arizona at neutral sites, before the SEC Tournament in Nashville, March 10-14.

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Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball Schedule
32Regular-season games
14Non-conference games
18SEC games
2Exhibition games

The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team, coached by John Calipari in his third season, won the SEC Tournament last season, finished second in the SEC regular-season standings and reached the Sweet 16 as a No. 4 seed. Arkansas must replace SEC Player of the Year Darius Acuff Jr., and it plays a demanding non-conference schedule alongside powerhouse programs like Purdue, eyeing the journey to the 2027 NCAA Tournament. The March Madness section fills in after Selection Sunday on March 14, 2027.

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 Michigan State Spartans Schedule

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31 Games • Thanksgiving Clash

Full regular-season dates, tip-off times, TV channels and marquee neutral-site showdown.

Arkansas Basketball Game Today and Next Game

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Arkansas-Pine Bluff

At Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville

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Countdown is to Tue, Nov. 3, 2026, 8:00 PM ET. This box updates automatically — it stays on today’s game for about 3 hours after tip-off, then moves to the next game.

OpponentArkansas-Pine Bluff
DateTue, Nov. 3, 2026
Tip-off8:00 PM ET
ArenaBud Walton Arena, Fayetteville
TVSECN+
ExhibitionsOct. 24 – Oct. 30 · 2 games
Non-conferenceNov. 3 – Dec. 29 · 14 games
SECJan. 2 – Mar. 6 · 18 games
SEC TournamentMar. 10-14 · Nashville
March MadnessFrom Mar. 14 · Selection Sunday
Games to circle

Key games from the schedule

These are picked only from the schedule below — no extra games added.

Season opener · Nov. 3vs. Arkansas-Pine BluffBud Walton Arena, Fayetteville · 8:00 PM · SECN+
Thanksgiving clash · Nov. 26vs. Michigan StateLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit · 4:30 PM · CBS
ACC/SEC Challenge · Dec. 1at North CarolinaDean Smith Center, Chapel Hill · 7:30 PM · ESPN
Desert showdown · Dec. 19vs. ArizonaMortgage Matchup Center, Phoenix · 6:30 PM · ESPN
Full schedule

Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball Schedule 2026-27

Arkansas plays 2 exhibitions and 32 regular-season games this season. All times are Eastern Time (ET), converted from Central Time, and games from Jan. 2 on are played in 2027.

Arkansas Basketball Exhibition Schedule

SAT · OCT. 24Gonzaga BulldogsBud Walton Arena, Fayetteville
Charity Exhibition
FRI · OCT. 30vs. TCU Horned FrogsDickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas
Exhibition Showcase

Full Regular-Season Schedule

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Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Tue, Nov. 38:00 PMET
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Virginia
Premier Showcase
Sun, Nov. 81:00 PMET
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Robert Morris
Wed, Nov. 118:00 PMET
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Fri, Nov. 138:00 PMET
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Empire Classic
Tue, Nov. 177:30 PMET
PeacockMadison Square Garden, New York (neutral)NEUTRAL—
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Mississippi Valley State
Fri, Nov. 208:00 PMET
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Thanksgiving Clash
Thu, Nov. 264:30 PMET
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North Carolina
ACC/SEC Challenge
Tue, Dec. 17:30 PMET
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Little Rock Classic
Sat, Dec. 54:00 PMET
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Tue, Dec. 89:00 PMET
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Sun, Dec. 135:00 PMET
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Sat, Dec. 196:30 PMET
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Tue, Dec. 227:00 PMET
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Tue, Dec. 298:00 PMET
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Sat, Jan. 24:00 PMET
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South Carolina
Wed, Jan. 69:00 PMET
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Alabama
Sat, Jan. 92:00 PMET
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Texas A&M
Tue, Jan. 127:00 PMET
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Georgia
Sat, Jan. 161:00 PMET
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Wed, Jan. 206:30 PMET
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Tennessee
Sat, Jan. 238:30 PMET
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Tue, Jan. 267:00 PMET
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Florida
Sat, Jan. 304:00 PMET
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Wed, Feb. 39:00 PMET
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Kentucky
Sat, Feb. 66:00 PMET
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Vanderbilt
Tue, Feb. 97:00 PMET
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Auburn
Sat, Feb. 131:00 PMET
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Mississippi State
Wed, Feb. 179:00 PMET
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Oklahoma
Sat, Feb. 208:00 PMET
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Florida
Tue, Feb. 237:00 PMET
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Vanderbilt
Sat, Feb. 273:30 PMET
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Oklahoma
Sat, Mar. 612:00 PMET
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Conference play

Arkansas Basketball SEC Schedule

The SEC schedule features 18 games: 9 at Bud Walton Arena and 9 on the road. Arkansas opens league play on Jan. 2 hosting Missouri and finishes the regular season at home on March 6 against Oklahoma. LSU, Oklahoma, and Vanderbilt appear twice. The SEC Tournament takes place March 10-14 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn.

Watch

Arkansas Basketball TV Schedule and How to Watch

Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball games air on SEC Network, SECN+, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, and Peacock for neutral-site showcase matchups. Radio coverage is broadcast across Arkansas on the Razorback Sports Network.

Print

Printable Arkansas Basketball Schedule

For a printable Arkansas men's basketball schedule 2026-27, use the print option on the official Arkansas schedule page, or save this page directly as a PDF from your browser.

Tickets

Arkansas Basketball Tickets

Tickets for Arkansas Razorbacks basketball at Bud Walton Arena are available through the Razorback Ticket Center and official partners.

Postseason

Arkansas March Madness Schedule 2027

Arkansas is not yet in the 2027 NCAA Tournament field, because the bracket is announced on Selection Sunday, March 14, 2027. This section fills in with Arkansas's seed, region, opponents, venues, tip times and TV channels as soon as the bracket is out. The dates below are the 2027 tournament calendar.

Mar. 10-14SEC Tournament (Nashville)TBD
Sun, Mar. 14Selection SundayField announced
Mar. 16-17Opening Round (First Four)Only for teams in the opening games
Mar. 18-19First RoundTBD after Mar. 14
Mar. 20-21Second RoundTBD
Mar. 25-26Sweet 16TBD
Mar. 27-28Elite EightTBD
Sat, Apr. 3Final Four (Detroit, Ford Field)TBD
Mon, Apr. 5National Championship (Detroit, Ford Field)TBD

For the full tournament calendar, see the March Madness 2027 schedule.

March Madness Dates 2027

March Madness Dates 2027 | Tournament Calendar

Selection Sunday, First Four, Sweet 16, Elite Eight and Detroit Final Four dates. Complete tournament calendar.

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Arkansas's 2026 NCAA Tournament Run

Arkansas entered last year's March Madness as the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region after winning the SEC Tournament in Nashville under John Calipari.

RoundDateOpponentSiteResult
First RoundThu, Mar. 19, 2026No. 13 HawaiiDenver, Ball ArenaW 82-69
Second RoundSat, Mar. 21, 2026No. 5 St. John'sDenver, Ball ArenaW 76-71
Sweet 16Fri, Mar. 27, 2026No. 1 HoustonChicago, United CenterL 68-74
Records

Arkansas Razorbacks Basketball Records and History

The Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball program is one of college basketball's storied traditions, featuring 6 Final Four appearances, 36 NCAA Tournament bids, and the 1994 National Championship under legendary coach Nolan Richardson. Now led by John Calipari at Bud Walton Arena ("The Basketball Palace of Mid-America"), Arkansas continues its national championship pursuit.

Last Season at a Glance (2025-26)

ItemResult
Overall record27-9
SEC record13-5 (2nd place)
SEC TournamentChampions (beat Alabama 84-78 in the final)
NCAA Tournament seedNo. 4, Midwest Region
NCAA Tournament finishSweet 16, lost to No. 1 Houston 74-68

NCAA Tournament and Final Four History

MilestoneDetail
National Championships1 (1994, beat Duke 76-72)
National Runner-up1 (1995, lost to UCLA 89-78)
Final Four appearances6 (1941, 1945, 1978, 1990, 1994, 1995)
Elite Eight appearances11 (most recent in 2021, 2022)
Sweet 16 appearances15, including 2026

Head coach John Calipari leads the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball team in his third season, playing home games at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Answers

Arkansas Basketball Schedule FAQs

Where can I find the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball schedule?

The full 2026-27 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball schedule is on this page, with dates, tip times and TV for all 2 exhibitions and 32 regular-season games. The official version is on arkansasrazorbacks.com.

What channel is the Razorback basketball game on today?

Arkansas games air on SEC Network, SECN+, ESPN, ESPN2, CBS, and Peacock. For example, the season opener is on SECN+, the Nov. 26 game against Michigan State is on CBS, and the Dec. 1 game at North Carolina is on ESPN.

Is there a printable Arkansas basketball schedule for 2026-27?

Yes. Use the Print this schedule button above, or save this page as a PDF from your browser to get a printable Arkansas men's basketball schedule 2026-27.

When is Arkansas's first March Madness game?

Arkansas's first NCAA Tournament game depends on the bracket, which is announced on Selection Sunday, March 14, 2027. First Round games are March 18-19 and Second Round games are March 20-21.

Who is the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks?

Hall of Fame head coach John Calipari enters his third season leading the Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball program at Bud Walton Arena.

Conclusion

The 2026-27 Arkansas Razorbacks men's basketball schedule presents a thrilling campaign featuring 32 regular-season games, high-stakes neutral matchups, and an 18-game SEC slate under head coach John Calipari. From the November opener at Bud Walton Arena to the SEC Tournament in Nashville and Selection Sunday, bookmark this guide for live game tip-off times, TV listings, and NCAA Tournament updates.