The University of Arkansas basketball program will travel to Detroit on Thanksgiving Day 2026 to face Michigan State in a nationally televised contest that will air at 3:30 p.m. Central Time on CBS from Little Caesars Arena.
This marks the third consecutive year the Razorbacks have been scheduled for a Thanksgiving Day game, a streak that began with a high‑profile matchup against Duke last season that attracted 6.813 million viewers, the largest regular‑season college basketball audience in more than three decades.
Arkansas enters the 2026‑27 campaign with a slate that includes contests against North Carolina and Arizona, as well as a series of early‑season games that will test the team’s depth before it begins its first full schedule in the SEC.
Coach John Calipari, now in his second year leading the program after capturing the SEC Tournament title, will rely on a fresh infusion of talent, including top recruiting prospects Jordan Smith Jr., JJ Andrews, Abdou Toure and Miika Muurinen, who are expected to bolster the roster.
The upcoming game will be played on Michigan State’s home court, giving the Razorbacks a chance to test their mettle in a hostile environment while still benefiting from a familiar time slot that maximizes viewership.
Fans can look forward to another high‑stakes holiday showcase as the Razorbacks aim to translate their recent success into a strong start to the new season.