Northwestern Wildcats 2026-27 Basketball Schedule
Northwestern 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 Northwestern Wildcats play home games at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, Illinois. The on-campus arena reopened in 2018 after a full renovation and is one of the smaller venues in the Big Ten. In 2026-27 the team competes in the Big Ten 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, 8:00 PM EST | Binghamton Bearcats at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 6, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Stony Brook Seawolves at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 9, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Boston University Terriers at Northwestern Wildcats | BTN | Scheduled |
| Nov 13, 2026 · Time TBD | DePaul Blue Demons at Northwestern Wildcats | BTN | Scheduled |
| Nov 16, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Columbia Lions at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 20, 2026, 3:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats vs. Virginia Tech Hokies | ESPN2 | Scheduled |
| Nov 22, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Dayton Flyers vs. Northwestern Wildcats | ESPN2 | Scheduled |
| Nov 27, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Northeastern Huskies at Northwestern Wildcats | BTN | Scheduled |
| Dec 1, 2026, 9:00 PM EST | Wisconsin Badgers at Northwestern Wildcats | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Dec 5, 2026, 4:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats vs. BYU Cougars | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Dec 12, 2026, 4:30 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Michigan Wolverines | Fox | Scheduled |
| Dec 16, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Mercyhurst Lakers at Northwestern Wildcats | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Dec 20, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats vs. Oklahoma State Cowboys | ESPNU | Scheduled |
| Dec 29, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Chicago State Cougars at Northwestern Wildcats | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Jan 3, 2027, 7:30 PM EST | Minnesota Golden Gophers at Northwestern Wildcats | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 6, 2027, 6:30 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Ohio State Buckeyes | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 10, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 13, 2027, 9:00 PM EST | Illinois Fighting Illini at Northwestern Wildcats | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 16, 2027, 1:00 PM EST | Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Northwestern Wildcats | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 20, 2027, 10:30 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Washington Huskies | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 23, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Oregon Ducks | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Jan 27, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Indiana Hoosiers at Northwestern Wildcats | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 30, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | USC Trojans at Northwestern Wildcats | BTN | Scheduled |
| Feb 6, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Purdue Boilermakers | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Feb 9, 2027, 7:30 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Indiana Hoosiers | BTN | Scheduled |
| Feb 13, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Iowa Hawkeyes at Northwestern Wildcats | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Feb 16, 2027, 9:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Illinois Fighting Illini | BTN | Scheduled |
| Feb 21, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Minnesota Golden Gophers | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Feb 24, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | UCLA Bruins at Northwestern Wildcats | BTN | Scheduled |
| Feb 27, 2027, 3:00 PM EST | Nebraska Cornhuskers at Northwestern Wildcats | Fox | Scheduled |
| Mar 2, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Michigan State Spartans at Northwestern Wildcats | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Mar 7, 2027, 1:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Maryland Terrapins | BTN | Scheduled |
Northwestern Wildcats season at a glance
- Home and away
- 18 home games, 10 road games, 4 neutral-site games (32 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- No games on consecutive days in the current schedule.
- National TV
- 32 games with a national broadcast listed.
- TV and streaming listed
- National: BTN 15, Peacock 5, B1G+ 4, FS1 3, ESPN2 2, Fox 2, ESPNU 1.
- Late tip-offs
- 1 game tipping off at 10 PM ET or later.
- Longest road trip
- 2 straight games away from home, Nov 20 to Nov 22 (6 trips of that length).
- Next game
- vs. Binghamton Bearcats, Monday, November 2 at 8:00 PM ET on B1G+.
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 Northwestern Wildcats’ season
The available schedule contains 32 regular-season games: 0 completed and 32 not marked final. The remaining games include 18 at home, 10 away and 4 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Binghamton Bearcats on November 2. Use the schedule above for the latest tip-off and channel.
1 remaining games have an unconfirmed tip-off or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Northwestern 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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Northwestern Wildcats schedule FAQ
When does the Northwestern Wildcats season start?
The first game in the current schedule is vs. Binghamton Bearcats on Monday, November 2 at 8:00 PM ET, on B1G+.
How many back-to-backs do the Northwestern Wildcats have?
The current schedule has no games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Northwestern Wildcats games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Northwestern Wildcats this season: BTN (15 games), Peacock (5 games), B1G+ (4 games), FS1 (3 games), ESPN2 (2 games), Fox (2 games) and ESPNU (1 game). Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before tip-off.
How do I print the Northwestern 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.