Penn State Nittany Lions 2026-27 Basketball Schedule
Penn State Nittany Lions 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 Penn State Nittany Lions play home games at the Bryce Jordan Center in University Park, Pennsylvania. The on-campus arena opened in 1996; check each game's listed venue, as the program has also scheduled games at Rec Hall. 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, 7:30 PM EST | Canisius Golden Griffins at Penn State Nittany Lions | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 5, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Chattanooga Mocs at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | Scheduled |
| Nov 8, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Penn State Nittany Lions vs. Pittsburgh Panthers | ESPN2 | Scheduled |
| Nov 12, 2026, 6:30 PM EST | Mercyhurst Lakers at Penn State Nittany Lions | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 15, 2026, 4:30 PM EST | New Haven Chargers at Penn State Nittany Lions | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Nov 18, 2026, 6:30 PM EST | IU Indianapolis Jaguars at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | Scheduled |
| Nov 25, 2026, 5:00 PM EST | Memphis Tigers vs. Penn State Nittany Lions | ESPNU | Scheduled |
| Dec 1, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | UAlbany Great Danes at Penn State Nittany Lions | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Dec 8, 2026, 8:00 PM EST | Nebraska Cornhuskers at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | Scheduled |
| Dec 12, 2026, 2:00 PM EST | Penn State Nittany Lions at Illinois Fighting Illini | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Dec 16, 2026, 6:30 PM EST | UT Martin Skyhawks at Penn State Nittany Lions | B1G+ | Scheduled |
| Dec 19, 2026, 2:30 PM EST | Lafayette Leopards at Penn State Nittany Lions | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Dec 22, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Saint Joseph's Hawks vs. Penn State Nittany Lions | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 2, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Oregon Ducks at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 6, 2027, 8:30 PM EST | Penn State Nittany Lions at Minnesota Golden Gophers | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 10, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Northwestern Wildcats at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 13, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Penn State Nittany Lions at Wisconsin Badgers | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 17, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio State Buckeyes | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 20, 2027, 6:30 PM EST | Purdue Boilermakers at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 23, 2027, 4:00 PM EST | Penn State Nittany Lions at Iowa Hawkeyes | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 26, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Penn State Nittany Lions at Michigan State Spartans | BTN | Scheduled |
| Jan 30, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Maryland Terrapins at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | Scheduled |
| Feb 2, 2027, 6:00 PM EST | Indiana Hoosiers at Penn State Nittany Lions | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Feb 6, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Ohio State Buckeyes at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | Scheduled |
| Feb 12, 2027, 9:30 PM EST | Penn State Nittany Lions at Nebraska Cornhuskers | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Feb 17, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Washington Huskies at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | Scheduled |
| Feb 20, 2027, 1:00 PM EST | Penn State Nittany Lions at Rutgers Scarlet Knights | Peacock | Scheduled |
| Feb 23, 2027, 6:00 PM EST | Michigan Wolverines at Penn State Nittany Lions | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Feb 27, 2027, 10:30 PM EST | Penn State Nittany Lions at UCLA Bruins | BTN | Scheduled |
| Mar 2, 2027, 9:00 PM EST | Penn State Nittany Lions at USC Trojans | BTN | Scheduled |
| Mar 7, 2027, 3:00 PM EST | Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Penn State Nittany Lions | BTN | Scheduled |
Penn State Nittany Lions season at a glance
- Home and away
- 18 home games, 10 road games, 3 neutral-site games (31 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- No games on consecutive days in the current schedule.
- National TV
- 30 games with a national broadcast listed.
- TV and streaming listed
- National: BTN 17, B1G+ 4, FS1 4, Peacock 3, ESPN2 1, ESPNU 1; 1 game 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, Jan 13 to Jan 17 (3 trips of that length).
- Next game
- vs. Canisius Golden Griffins, Monday, November 2 at 7:30 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 Penn State Nittany Lions’ season
The available schedule contains 31 regular-season games: 0 completed and 31 not marked final. The remaining games include 18 at home, 10 away and 3 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Canisius Golden Griffins 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.
Penn State Nittany Lions 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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Penn State Nittany Lions schedule FAQ
When does the Penn State Nittany Lions season start?
The first game in the current schedule is vs. Canisius Golden Griffins on Monday, November 2 at 7:30 PM ET, on B1G+.
How many back-to-backs do the Penn State Nittany Lions have?
The current schedule has no games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Penn State Nittany Lions games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Penn State Nittany Lions this season: BTN (17 games), B1G+ (4 games), FS1 (4 games), Peacock (3 games), ESPN2 (1 game) and ESPNU (1 game). 1 game has no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before tip-off.
How do I print the Penn State Nittany Lions 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.