Akron Zips 2026-27 Basketball Schedule
Akron Zips full regular-season schedule with tip-off times, TV channels and results. Download a printable PDF or add this team to your combined schedule.
The Akron Zips play home games at James A. Rhodes Arena in Akron, Ohio. In 2026-27 the team competes in the Mid-American Conference (MAC). The men's college basketball season tips off in early November 2026, and the conference tournament winner earns an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament, which expands to 76 teams this season, with Selection Sunday on March 14, 2027. Every regular-season game available from our data provider is listed below with tip-off times and TV channels; anything not yet announced is marked TBD.
| Date / tip-off | Matchup | TV / stream | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Akron Zips at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 9, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Muskingum Fighting Muskies at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 14, 2026, 12:00 PM EST | Tulane Green Wave at Akron Zips | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 17, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Akron Zips at Bucknell Bison | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 20, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | WVU Tech Golden Bears at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 23, 2026, 1:30 PM EST | Akron Zips vs. Wright State Raiders | ESPNU | Scheduled |
| Nov 24, 2026, 12:30 PM EST | Belmont Bruins vs. Akron Zips | ESPN2 | Scheduled |
| Nov 25, 2026, 3:00 PM EST | Akron Zips vs. App State Mountaineers | ESPNU | Scheduled |
| Dec 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Ball State Cardinals at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 13, 2026, 2:00 PM EST | Frostburg State Bobcats at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 16, 2026, 6:30 PM EST | Akron Zips at Buffalo Bulls | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM EST | Bowling Green Falcons at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 29, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Akron Zips at Massachusetts Minutemen | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 2, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Western Michigan Broncos at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 5, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Akron Zips at Ohio Bobcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 8, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Miami (OH) RedHawks at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 12, 2027, 6:30 PM EST | Akron Zips at Eastern Michigan Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 15, 2027, 8:00 PM EST | Akron Zips at Toledo Rockets | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 19, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Central Michigan Chippewas at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 22, 2027, 8:00 PM EST | Akron Zips at Miami (OH) RedHawks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 26, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Ohio Bobcats at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 30, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Massachusetts Minutemen at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 2, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Akron Zips at Western Michigan Broncos | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 9, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Buffalo Bulls at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 13, 2027 · Time TBD | Akron Zips at Kent State Golden Flashes | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 16, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Akron Zips at Bowling Green Falcons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 20, 2027 · Time TBD | Eastern Michigan Eagles at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 23, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Toledo Rockets at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 27, 2027, 1:30 PM EST | Akron Zips at Ball State Cardinals | TBD | Scheduled |
| Mar 2, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Akron Zips at Central Michigan Chippewas | TBD | Scheduled |
| Mar 5, 2027 · Time TBD | Kent State Golden Flashes at Akron Zips | TBD | Scheduled |
Akron Zips season at a glance
- Home and away
- 15 home games, 13 road games, 3 neutral-site games (31 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- 2 sets of games on consecutive days: Nov 23–Nov 24, Nov 24–Nov 25.
- National TV
- 4 games with a national broadcast listed: Nov 14 vs. Tulane Green Wave (ESPN+); Nov 23 vs. Wright State Raiders (neutral site) (ESPNU); Nov 24 vs. Belmont Bruins (neutral site) (ESPN2); Nov 25 vs. App State Mountaineers (neutral site) (ESPNU).
- TV and streaming listed
- National: ESPNU 2, ESPN+ 1, ESPN2 1; 27 games without a listed channel yet.
- Longest road trip
- 3 straight games away from home, Nov 23 to Nov 25.
- Next game
- at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns, Monday, November 2 at 8:00 PM ET, channel not yet listed.
Computed from the schedule on this page. Times and dates are U.S. Eastern. A back-to-back is two games on consecutive calendar days; national TV means the provider lists a national broadcast; a late tip-off starts at 10 PM ET or later; a road trip is a run of consecutive games away from home.
Plan the rest of Akron Zips’ season
The available schedule contains 31 regular-season games: 0 completed and 31 not marked final. The remaining games include 15 at home, 13 away and 3 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on November 2. Use the schedule above for the latest tip-off and channel.
27 remaining games have an unconfirmed tip-off or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Akron Zips schedule notes
This page lists the regular-season games available from our sports data provider. Tip-off times and TV channels may change; unannounced details remain TBD. A PDF includes the full regular season, including games already played, and is a snapshot of the latest available data when downloaded.
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Akron Zips schedule FAQ
When does the Akron Zips season start?
The first game in the current schedule is at Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns on Monday, November 2 at 8:00 PM ET. The first home game is vs. Muskingum Fighting Muskies on Monday, November 9.
How many back-to-backs do the Akron Zips have?
The current schedule has 2 sets of games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Akron Zips games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Akron Zips this season: ESPNU (2 games), ESPN+ (1 game) and ESPN2 (1 game). 27 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before tip-off.
How do I print the Akron Zips schedule?
Use the "Download full-season PDF" button near the top of this page to get a printable PDF of the full regular season with tip-off times and TV channels, then print it from your PDF viewer. The PDF is a snapshot of the schedule when downloaded.