Drake Bulldogs 2026-27 Basketball Schedule
Drake Bulldogs 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 Drake Bulldogs play home games at Knapp Center in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2026-27 the team competes in the Missouri Valley Conference. 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 4, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Central College Dutch at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 8, 2026, 3:00 PM EST | Southern Jaguars at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | South Dakota Coyotes at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 16, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Tarleton State Texans at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 19, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Charleston Cougars at Drake Bulldogs | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 21, 2026, 3:00 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs at Missouri State Bears | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 27, 2026, 5:30 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs vs. Boise State Broncos | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 28, 2026, 5:00 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs vs. North Dakota State Bison | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 29, 2026, 4:30 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs vs. North Texas Mean Green | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 5, 2026, 2:30 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs at Michigan State Spartans | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Dec 11, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 15, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs at Evansville Purple Aces | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 18, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs vs. Davidson Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 22, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Southern Illinois Salukis at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 29, 2026 · Time TBD | Drake Bulldogs at Indiana State Sycamores | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 1, 2027 · Time TBD | Drake Bulldogs at Murray State Racers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 5, 2027, 7:30 PM EST | Belmont Bruins at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 12, 2027 · Time TBD | Valparaiso Beacons at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 16, 2027 · Time TBD | Drake Bulldogs at Bradley Braves | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 18, 2027, 8:00 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs at Illinois State Redbirds | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 21, 2027 · Time TBD | UIC Flames at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 24, 2027 · Time TBD | Murray State Racers at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 27, 2027, 7:30 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs at Belmont Bruins | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 30, 2027 · Time TBD | Northern Iowa Panthers at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 3, 2027 · Time TBD | Drake Bulldogs at Valparaiso Beacons | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 6, 2027 · Time TBD | Evansville Purple Aces at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 9, 2027 · Time TBD | Drake Bulldogs at Southern Illinois Salukis | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 12, 2027 · Time TBD | Bradley Braves at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 18, 2027, 7:30 PM EST | Indiana State Sycamores at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 21, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Drake Bulldogs at Northern Iowa Panthers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 24, 2027, 7:30 PM EST | Illinois State Redbirds at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 28, 2027 · Time TBD | Drake Bulldogs at UIC Flames | TBD | Scheduled |
Drake Bulldogs season at a glance
- Home and away
- 16 home games, 12 road games, 4 neutral-site games (32 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- 2 sets of games on consecutive days: Nov 27–Nov 28, Nov 28–Nov 29.
- National TV
- 7 games with a national broadcast listed: Nov 4 vs. Central College Dutch (ESPN+); Nov 8 vs. Southern Jaguars (ESPN+); Nov 13 vs. South Dakota Coyotes (ESPN+); Nov 16 vs. Tarleton State Texans (ESPN+); Nov 19 vs. Charleston Cougars (ESPN+); Nov 21 at Missouri State Bears (ESPN+); Dec 5 at Michigan State Spartans (FS1).
- TV and streaming listed
- National: ESPN+ 6, FS1 1; 25 games without a listed channel yet.
- Longest road trip
- 5 straight games away from home, Nov 21 to Dec 5.
- Next game
- vs. Central College Dutch, Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 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 Drake Bulldogs’ season
The available schedule contains 32 regular-season games: 0 completed and 32 not marked final. The remaining games include 16 at home, 12 away and 4 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Central College Dutch on November 4. Use the schedule above for the latest tip-off and channel.
25 remaining games have an unconfirmed tip-off or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Drake Bulldogs 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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Drake Bulldogs schedule FAQ
When does the Drake Bulldogs season start?
The first game in the current schedule is vs. Central College Dutch on Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 PM ET, on ESPN+.
How many back-to-backs do the Drake Bulldogs have?
The current schedule has 2 sets of games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Drake Bulldogs games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Drake Bulldogs this season: ESPN+ (6 games) and FS1 (1 game). 25 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before tip-off.
How do I print the Drake Bulldogs 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.