Cincinnati Bearcats 2026-27 Basketball Schedule
Cincinnati Bearcats 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 Cincinnati Bearcats play home games at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. The on-campus arena reopened in 2018 after a major renovation, and Cincinnati joined the Big 12 in 2023. In 2026-27 the team competes in the Big 12 Conference. The men's college basketball season tips off in early November 2026, and conference play leads into 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, 7:00 PM EST | American University Eagles at Cincinnati Bearcats | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 5, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Green Bay Phoenix at Cincinnati Bearcats | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 9, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Minnesota Golden Gophers at Cincinnati Bearcats | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Cincinnati Bearcats at Dayton Flyers | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 18, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Youngstown State Penguins at Cincinnati Bearcats | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PM EST | UMass Lowell River Hawks at Cincinnati Bearcats | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 26, 2026, 11:00 AM EST | Georgia Bulldogs vs. Cincinnati Bearcats | ESPN | Scheduled |
| Nov 27, 2026, 4:30 PM EST | Cincinnati Bearcats vs. Boston College Eagles | ACC Network | Scheduled |
| Dec 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Monmouth Hawks at Cincinnati Bearcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 5, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Xavier Musketeers at Cincinnati Bearcats | ESPN2 | Scheduled |
| Dec 14, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Stetson Hatters at Cincinnati Bearcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 19, 2026, 9:00 PM EST | Clemson Tigers vs. Cincinnati Bearcats | ESPNU | Scheduled |
| Dec 22, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Marist Red Foxes at Cincinnati Bearcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 29, 2026, 5:00 PM EST | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats at Cincinnati Bearcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 2, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Texas Tech Red Raiders at Cincinnati Bearcats | Fox | Scheduled |
| Jan 6, 2027, 10:30 PM EST | Cincinnati Bearcats at BYU Cougars | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Jan 9, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Cincinnati Bearcats at Utah Utes | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 12, 2027, 6:30 PM EST | TCU Horned Frogs at Cincinnati Bearcats | CBSSN | Scheduled |
| Jan 16, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Cincinnati Bearcats at West Virginia Mountaineers | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Jan 19, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Kansas Jayhawks at Cincinnati Bearcats | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Jan 23, 2027, 3:00 PM EST | Cincinnati Bearcats at Colorado Buffaloes | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 30, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Arizona State Sun Devils at Cincinnati Bearcats | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Feb 2, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Arizona Wildcats at Cincinnati Bearcats | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Feb 6, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Cincinnati Bearcats at Oklahoma State Cowboys | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Feb 9, 2027, 9:00 PM EST | Cincinnati Bearcats at Baylor Bears | TNT | Scheduled |
| Feb 13, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | UCF Knights at Cincinnati Bearcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 16, 2027, 8:00 PM EST | Cincinnati Bearcats at Iowa State Cyclones | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Feb 20, 2027, 6:30 PM EST | Kansas State Wildcats at Cincinnati Bearcats | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Feb 24, 2027, 6:30 PM EST | West Virginia Mountaineers at Cincinnati Bearcats | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Feb 27, 2027 · Time TBD | Cincinnati Bearcats at Texas Tech Red Raiders | TBD | Scheduled |
| Mar 2, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Houston Cougars at Cincinnati Bearcats | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Mar 6, 2027, 5:00 PM EST | Cincinnati Bearcats at Kansas State Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
Cincinnati Bearcats season at a glance
- Home and away
- 19 home games, 10 road games, 3 neutral-site games (32 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- 1 set of games on consecutive days: Nov 26–Nov 27.
- National TV
- 23 games with a national broadcast listed.
- TV and streaming listed
- National: ESPN+ 6, FS1 5, Peacock 5, ACC Network 1, CBSSN 1, ESPN 1, ESPN2 1, ESPNU 1, Fox 1, TNT 1; 9 games without a listed channel yet.
- Late tip-offs
- 1 game tipping off at 10 PM ET or later.
- Longest road trip
- 2 straight games away from home, Nov 26 to Nov 27 (3 trips of that length).
- Next game
- vs. American University Eagles, Monday, November 2 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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 Cincinnati Bearcats’ season
The available schedule contains 32 regular-season games: 0 completed and 32 not marked final. The remaining games include 19 at home, 10 away and 3 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against American University Eagles on November 2. Use the schedule above for the latest tip-off and channel.
9 remaining games have an unconfirmed tip-off or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Cincinnati Bearcats 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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Cincinnati Bearcats schedule FAQ
When does the Cincinnati Bearcats season start?
The first game in the current schedule is vs. American University Eagles on Monday, November 2 at 7:00 PM ET, on ESPN+.
How many back-to-backs do the Cincinnati Bearcats have?
The current schedule has 1 set of games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Cincinnati Bearcats games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Cincinnati Bearcats this season: ESPN+ (6 games), FS1 (5 games), Peacock (5 games), ACC Network (1 game), CBSSN (1 game), ESPN (1 game), ESPN2 (1 game), ESPNU (1 game), Fox (1 game) and TNT (1 game). 9 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before tip-off.
How do I print the Cincinnati Bearcats 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.