Chicago State Cougars 2026-27 Basketball Schedule
Chicago State Cougars 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 Chicago State Cougars play home games at Emil and Patricia Jones Convocation Center in Chicago, Illinois. In 2026-27 the team competes in the Northeast Conference (NEC). 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, 9:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Texas Longhorns | SEC Network | Scheduled |
| Nov 5, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Incarnate Word Cardinals | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 9, 2026 · Time TBD | South Carolina State Bulldogs at Chicago State Cougars | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 11, 2026, 10:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at California Baptist Lancers | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 13, 2026, 9:30 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at San Diego Toreros | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Loyola Marymount Lions | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at UIC Flames | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Marquette Golden Eagles | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 28, 2026, 2:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Bradley Braves | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Evansville Purple Aces | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Dec 2, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Murray State Racers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 5, 2026, 2:00 PM EST | Illinois State Redbirds at Chicago State Cougars | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 12, 2026, 3:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Valparaiso Beacons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at South Dakota Coyotes | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 22, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Missouri Tigers | SEC Network | Scheduled |
| Dec 29, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Northwestern Wildcats | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Jan 2, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Central Connecticut Blue Devils at Chicago State Cougars | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 8, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Fairleigh Dickinson Knights | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 10, 2027, 1:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Wagner Seahawks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 13, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Long Island University Sharks at Chicago State Cougars | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 16, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | New Haven Chargers at Chicago State Cougars | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 20, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Wagner Seahawks at Chicago State Cougars | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 23, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Stonehill Skyhawks at Chicago State Cougars | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 28, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Le Moyne Dolphins | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 30, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Mercyhurst Lakers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 6, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Chicago State Cougars | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 11, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Long Island University Sharks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 13, 2027, 1:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at New Haven Chargers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 17, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Mercyhurst Lakers at Chicago State Cougars | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 20, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Le Moyne Dolphins at Chicago State Cougars | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 24, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Central Connecticut Blue Devils | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 27, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Stonehill Skyhawks | TBD | Scheduled |
Chicago State Cougars season at a glance
- Home and away
- 10 home games, 22 road games (32 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- No games on consecutive days in the current schedule.
- National TV
- 8 games with a national broadcast listed: Nov 2 at Texas Longhorns (SEC Network); Nov 11 at California Baptist Lancers (ESPN+); Nov 18 at UIC Flames (ESPN+); Nov 22 at Marquette Golden Eagles (ESPN+); Nov 28 at Bradley Braves (ESPN+); Nov 30 at Evansville Purple Aces (ESPN+); Dec 22 at Missouri Tigers (SEC Network); Dec 29 at Northwestern Wildcats (Peacock).
- TV and streaming listed
- National: ESPN+ 5, SEC Network 2, Peacock 1; 24 games without a listed channel yet.
- Late tip-offs
- 1 game tipping off at 10 PM ET or later.
- Longest road trip
- 8 straight games away from home, Nov 11 to Dec 2.
- Next game
- at Texas Longhorns, Monday, November 2 at 9:00 PM ET on SEC Network.
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 Chicago State Cougars’ season
The available schedule contains 32 regular-season games: 0 completed and 32 not marked final. The remaining games include 10 at home, 22 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Texas Longhorns on November 2. Use the schedule above for the latest tip-off and channel.
24 remaining games have an unconfirmed tip-off or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Chicago State Cougars 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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Chicago State Cougars schedule FAQ
When does the Chicago State Cougars season start?
The first game in the current schedule is at Texas Longhorns on Monday, November 2 at 9:00 PM ET, on SEC Network. The first home game is vs. South Carolina State Bulldogs on Monday, November 9.
How many back-to-backs do the Chicago State Cougars have?
The current schedule has no games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Chicago State Cougars games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Chicago State Cougars this season: ESPN+ (5 games), SEC Network (2 games) and Peacock (1 game). 24 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before tip-off.
How do I print the Chicago State Cougars 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.