Kentucky releases 2026-27 SEC basketball schedule ahead of season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 5:25 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Kentucky Wildcats have announced their 2026-27 SEC basketball schedule, which includes a challenging slate of opponents. The Wildcats will open conference play with a road game against the Oklahoma Sooners and conclude the regular season at the Florida Gators. Coach Mark Pope seeks to improve the program after recent postseason struggles, having not advanced past the Sweet 16 since 2019. The Wildcats' non-conference schedule may see additional matchups before the season begins.
- •Kentucky opens SEC play at Oklahoma on January 2.
- •The first home game is against Ole Miss on January 5/6.
- •The Wildcats face tough teams including Kansas, Indiana, and Louisville.
- •Coach Mark Pope seeks to avoid another disappointing season.
- •Kentucky's non-conference schedule may still be updated.
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Kentucky's 2026-27 SEC basketball schedule has been released
"The 2026-27 Kentucky basketball season is just around the corner, and they have now released the dates for their SEC matchups.
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