Louisville releases full 2026-27 men's basketball nonconference schedule
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Last updated Sep 3, 2026
The University of Louisville finalized its 2026-27 men's basketball nonconference schedule on Monday, Aug. 31. Head coach Pat Kelsey begins his third season at the helm with a slate featuring matchups against at least six teams currently projected in the top 50 by BartTorvik.com. The schedule includes a road game against Memphis on Nov. 15 and a multi-game appearance at the Players Era 16 tournament in Las Vegas during Thanksgiving week. Key December fixtures feature a home game against Texas, a neutral-site contest against Michigan in Detroit, and a road game against Kentucky on Dec. 12. The nonconference portion of the season concludes on Jan. 23 with a neutral-site game against Baylor in Indianapolis. Following significant roster turnover, the program relies on an incoming class ranked No. 6 nationally alongside seven transfers and one returning player.
- •Louisville opens the regular season at the KFC Yum! Center against Chattanooga on Nov. 2.
- •The team plays Texas Tech in the opening round of the Players Era 16 on Nov. 24.
- •Louisville faces Michigan on Dec. 5 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
- •The annual series against Kentucky takes place at Rupp Arena on Dec. 12.
- •A two-year series concludes against Baylor in Indianapolis on Jan. 23.
- 9:12 AMYahoo Sports — How Louisville basketball's 2026-27 noncon schedule stacks up in ACC
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — See Louisville basketball's complete 2026-27 nonconference schedule
"Pat Kelsey built another tough nonconference schedule for Louisville basketball in 2026-27. How does the Cards' slate stack up vs. other ACC members?
"Louisville basketball's 2026-27 nonconference schedule is set. Here's a look at the games on tap for Year 3 of the Cardinals' Pat Kelsey era.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 9:12 AMHow Louisville basketball's 2026-27 noncon schedule stacks up in ACC
Pat Kelsey built another tough nonconference schedule for Louisville basketball in 2026-27. How does the Cards' slate stack up vs. other ACC members?
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:01 PMSee Louisville basketball's complete 2026-27 nonconference schedule
Louisville basketball's 2026-27 nonconference schedule is set. Here's a look at the games on tap for Year 3 of the Cardinals' Pat Kelsey era.
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