North Carolina Central Eagles 2026-27 Basketball Schedule
North Carolina Central Eagles 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 North Carolina Central Eagles play home games at McDougald–McLendon Arena in Durham, North Carolina. In 2026-27 the team competes in the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC). 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, 7:30 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at Georgia Bulldogs | SECN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 7, 2026, 3:00 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at Longwood Lancers | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at VMI Keydets | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at Liberty Flames | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Virginia Lynchburg Dragons at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 18, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at George Mason Patriots | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 23, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Carolina University Bruins at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 28, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Dec 1, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Toccoa Falls Eagles at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 5, 2026, 3:00 PM EST | South Carolina Upstate Spartans at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 7, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at VCU Rams | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 11, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at Drake Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 13, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at Iowa State Cyclones | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at High Point Panthers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 22, 2026, 4:00 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at South Carolina Gamecocks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 28, 2026 · Time TBD | Truett McConnell Bears at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 2, 2027, 4:30 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at Norfolk State Spartans | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 9, 2027, 5:00 PM EST | Coppin State Eagles at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 11, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Morgan State Bears at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 16, 2027 · Time TBD | North Carolina Central Eagles at Howard Bison | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 23, 2027 · Time TBD | North Carolina Central Eagles at Delaware State Hornets | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 25, 2027, 6:00 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 30, 2027, 5:00 PM EST | South Carolina State Bulldogs at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 6, 2027, 5:00 PM EST | Norfolk State Spartans at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 8, 2027, 5:00 PM EST | Howard Bison at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 13, 2027, 5:00 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at Coppin State Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 15, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | North Carolina Central Eagles at Morgan State Bears | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 27, 2027, 5:00 PM EST | Delaware State Hornets at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Mar 1, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Maryland Eastern Shore Hawks at North Carolina Central Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Mar 4, 2027 · Time TBD | North Carolina Central Eagles at South Carolina State Bulldogs | TBD | Scheduled |
North Carolina Central Eagles season at a glance
- Home and away
- 12 home games, 18 road games (30 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- No games on consecutive days in the current schedule.
- National TV
- 5 games with a national broadcast listed: Nov 2 at Georgia Bulldogs (SECN+); Nov 7 at Longwood Lancers (ESPN+); Nov 13 at Liberty Flames (ESPN+); Nov 18 at George Mason Patriots (ESPN+); Nov 28 at Gardner-Webb Runnin' Bulldogs (ESPN+).
- TV and streaming listed
- National: ESPN+ 4, SECN+ 1; 25 games without a listed channel yet.
- Longest road trip
- 5 straight games away from home, Dec 7 to Dec 22.
- Next game
- at Georgia Bulldogs, Monday, November 2 at 7:30 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 North Carolina Central Eagles’ season
The available schedule contains 30 regular-season games: 0 completed and 30 not marked final. The remaining games include 12 at home, 18 away and 0 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Georgia Bulldogs on November 2. 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.
North Carolina Central Eagles 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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North Carolina Central Eagles schedule FAQ
When does the North Carolina Central Eagles season start?
The first game in the current schedule is at Georgia Bulldogs on Monday, November 2 at 7:30 PM ET, on SECN+. The first home game is vs. Virginia Lynchburg Dragons on Monday, November 16.
How many back-to-backs do the North Carolina Central Eagles have?
The current schedule has no games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are North Carolina Central Eagles games on?
National broadcasts listed for the North Carolina Central Eagles this season: ESPN+ (4 games) and SECN+ (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 North Carolina Central Eagles 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.