Auburn basketball announces 2026-27 nonconference schedule featuring top teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 5:21 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Auburn basketball released its nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season, which includes eight home games. The season kicks off with an exhibition against Florida State on October 14. The Tigers' notable matchups feature a home game against Arizona on November 13 and participation in the Player's Era festival in Las Vegas, starting with a game against West Virginia on November 17. Following their November games, Auburn will face Clemson in the ACC-SEC Challenge on December 1 and conclude their nonconference slate with home games against Lehigh and Morgan State on December 22 and December 29, respectively.
- •Auburn hosts Florida State, Alabama, and Samford in exhibitions.
- •Key nonconference games include Arizona and Wisconsin.
- •Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton return for Auburn.
- •Auburn aims for NCAA Tournament qualification after winning NIT.
- 5:21 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn basketball reveals challenging 2026-27 nonconference schedule
"Year two of the Steven Pearl era will begin with several marquee matchups that will prepare the Auburn Tigers for SEC play.
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