Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 2026-27 Basketball Schedule
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 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 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers play home games at E. A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In 2026-27 the team competes in the Conference USA. 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 | Morehead State Eagles at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 5, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 8, 2026, 3:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 11, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Campbellsville Tigers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | ESPN+ | Scheduled |
| Nov 16, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Tulsa Golden Hurricane | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM EST | Richmond Spiders vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 22, 2026, 2:00 PM EST | George Washington Revolutionaries vs. Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Nov 27, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Illinois Fighting Illini | FS1 | Scheduled |
| Dec 1, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Belmont Bruins at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 5, 2026, 1:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Evansville Purple Aces | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 12, 2026, 5:00 PM EST | UAB Blazers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 16, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Lipscomb Bisons at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 22, 2026, 12:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs. Tulane Green Wave | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 28, 2026, 7:30 PM EST | Bethel (TN) Wildcats at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Dec 31, 2026, 6:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Kennesaw State Owls | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 2, 2027, 5:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Jacksonville State Gamecocks | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 7, 2027, 7:30 PM EST | New Mexico State Aggies at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 9, 2027, 4:00 PM EST | Sam Houston Bearkats at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 14, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Delaware Blue Hens | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 16, 2027, 12:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Liberty Flames | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 21, 2027, 9:00 PM EST | Missouri State Bears at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 23, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Florida International Panthers at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Jan 30, 2027, 4:00 PM EST | Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 4, 2027, 8:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Sam Houston Bearkats | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 6, 2027, 4:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at New Mexico State Aggies | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 11, 2027, 9:00 PM EST | Liberty Flames at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 13, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Delaware Blue Hens at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 18, 2027, 7:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Florida International Panthers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 20, 2027, 3:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Missouri State Bears | TBD | Scheduled |
| Feb 27, 2027, 2:00 PM EST | Western Kentucky Hilltoppers at Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders | TBD | Scheduled |
| Mar 4, 2027, 7:30 PM EST | Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
| Mar 6, 2027, 3:00 PM EST | Kennesaw State Owls at Western Kentucky Hilltoppers | TBD | Scheduled |
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers season at a glance
- Home and away
- 16 home games, 13 road games, 3 neutral-site games (32 games listed).
- Back-to-backs
- No games on consecutive days in the current schedule.
- National TV
- 4 games with a national broadcast listed: Nov 2 vs. Morehead State Eagles (ESPN+); Nov 5 vs. Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers (ESPN+); Nov 11 vs. Campbellsville Tigers (ESPN+); Nov 27 at Illinois Fighting Illini (FS1).
- TV and streaming listed
- National: ESPN+ 3, FS1 1; 28 games without a listed channel yet.
- Longest road trip
- 4 straight games away from home, Nov 16 to Nov 27.
- Next game
- vs. Morehead State Eagles, Monday, November 2 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 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers’ season
The available schedule contains 32 regular-season games: 0 completed and 32 not marked final. The remaining games include 16 at home, 13 away and 3 at neutral sites.
The next dated matchup is against Morehead State Eagles on November 2. Use the schedule above for the latest tip-off and channel.
28 remaining games have an unconfirmed tip-off or missing broadcast listing. Recheck those details before arranging travel or a watch party.
Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 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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Western Kentucky Hilltoppers schedule FAQ
When does the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers season start?
The first game in the current schedule is vs. Morehead State Eagles on Monday, November 2 at 7:30 PM ET, on ESPN+.
How many back-to-backs do the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers have?
The current schedule has no games on consecutive days (U.S. Eastern dates).
What channel are Western Kentucky Hilltoppers games on?
National broadcasts listed for the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers this season: ESPN+ (3 games) and FS1 (1 game). 28 games have no channel listed yet. Channels can change, so check the schedule table above before tip-off.
How do I print the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 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.