Kentucky basketball reveals 2026-27 schedule with key matchups
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:23 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The 2026-27 Kentucky men's basketball schedule has been released, featuring three preseason exhibition games at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats will begin their regular season on November 3 against the Manhattan Jaspers. Key matchups include a game against the Kansas Jayhawks at the Champions Classic on November 10 and a rivalry game against the Louisville Cardinals on December 12. SEC play starts on January 2 against the Oklahoma Sooners, with the SEC Tournament scheduled for March 10-14 in Nashville. The Wildcats hope for a strong season after a challenging schedule.
- •Kentucky opens the season with exhibitions starting October 16.
- •The regular season starts November 3 vs. Manhattan at Rupp Arena.
- •Major matchup against Kansas on November 10 at the Champions Classic.
- •Rivalry game with Louisville scheduled for December 12.
- •SEC play kicks off January 2 against Oklahoma.
- 4:23 PMYahoo Sports — 2026-27 Kentucky Basketball schedule released
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