Kentucky Wildcats 2026-27 Basketball Schedule
Kentucky Wildcats 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 Kentucky Wildcats play home games at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The downtown arena, named for coach Adolph Rupp, opened in 1976 and is one of the largest venues in college basketball. In 2026-27 the team competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). 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 3, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Manhattan Jaspers at Kentucky Wildcats | SECN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 6, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | James Madison Dukes at Kentucky Wildcats | SEC Network | Scheduled |
| Nov 10, 2026, 9:30 PM EST | Kansas Jayhawks vs. Kentucky Wildcats | ESPN | Scheduled |
| Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Kentucky Wildcats | SECN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Grambling Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats | SECN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 20, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Kentucky Wildcats vs. Indiana Hoosiers | CBS | Scheduled |
| Nov 27, 2026, 9:00 PM EST | Wichita State Shockers at Kentucky Wildcats | ESPN2 | Scheduled |
| Dec 2, 2026, 7:15 PM EST | Kentucky Wildcats at Virginia Cavaliers | ESPN | Scheduled |
| Dec 5, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | App State Mountaineers at Kentucky Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 8, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Bryant Bulldogs at Kentucky Wildcats | ESPN2 | Scheduled |
| Dec 12, 2026, 4:00 PM EST | Louisville Cardinals at Kentucky Wildcats | ABC | Scheduled |
| Dec 19, 2026, 2:30 PM EST | North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Kentucky Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 22, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Sacred Heart Pioneers at Kentucky Wildcats | SEC Network | Scheduled |
| Dec 28, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs at Kentucky Wildcats | SEC Network | Scheduled |
| Jan 2, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Kentucky Wildcats at Oklahoma Sooners | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 5, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Ole Miss Rebels at Kentucky Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 9, 2027, 4:00 PM EST | Kentucky Wildcats at Missouri Tigers | ESPN2 | Scheduled |
| Jan 13, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | LSU Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats | SEC Network | Scheduled |
| Jan 16, 2027, 4:00 PM EST | Vanderbilt Commodores at Kentucky Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 20, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Kentucky Wildcats at Mississippi State Bulldogs | SEC Network | Scheduled |
| Jan 23, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Tennessee Volunteers at Kentucky Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 30, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Kentucky Wildcats at Texas Longhorns | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 2, 2027, 9:00 PM EST | Kentucky Wildcats at Ole Miss Rebels | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 6, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Alabama Crimson Tide at Kentucky Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 10, 2027, 8:00 PM EST | South Carolina Gamecocks at Kentucky Wildcats | SEC Network | Scheduled |
| Feb 13, 2027, 4:00 PM EST | Kentucky Wildcats at Tennessee Volunteers | ESPN | Scheduled |
| Feb 16, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Kentucky Wildcats at Georgia Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 20, 2027 · Time TBD | Arkansas Razorbacks at Kentucky Wildcats | ESPN | Scheduled |
| Feb 23, 2027, 9:00 PM EST | Kentucky Wildcats at Vanderbilt Commodores | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 27, 2027 · Time TBD | Auburn Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Mar 3, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Texas A&M Aggies at Kentucky Wildcats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Mar 6, 2027 · Time TBD | Kentucky Wildcats at Florida Gators | ESPN | Scheduled |
Kentucky Wildcats season at a glance
- Home and away
- 19 home games, 10 road games, 3 neutral-site games (32 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- No games on consecutive days in the current schedule.
- National TV
- 19 games with a national broadcast listed.
- TV and streaming listed
- National: SEC Network 6, ESPN 5, ESPN2 3, SECN+ 3, ABC 1, CBS 1; 13 games without a listed channel yet.
- Longest road trip
- 2 straight games away from home, Jan 30 to Feb 2 (2 trips of that length).
- Next game
- vs. Manhattan Jaspers, Tuesday, November 3 at 7:00 PM ET on SECN+.
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 Kentucky Wildcats’ 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 Manhattan Jaspers on November 3. Use the schedule above for the latest tip-off and channel.
15 remaining games have an unconfirmed tip-off or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Kentucky Wildcats 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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Kentucky Wildcats schedule FAQ
When does the Kentucky Wildcats season start?
The first game in the current schedule is vs. Manhattan Jaspers on Tuesday, November 3 at 7:00 PM ET, on SECN+.
How many back-to-backs do the Kentucky Wildcats have?
The current schedule has no games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Kentucky Wildcats games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Kentucky Wildcats this season: SEC Network (6 games), ESPN (5 games), ESPN2 (3 games), SECN+ (3 games), ABC (1 game) and CBS (1 game). 13 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before tip-off.
How do I print the Kentucky Wildcats 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.