UT Arlington's men's basketball program has unveiled its 2026‑27 schedule, marking the start of a 16‑game United States Basketball Association Conference campaign that begins in early January.
The Mavericks will face each conference rival twice, with eight of those contests slated for the familiar confines of College Park Center, giving the home crowd ample opportunities to rally behind the team.
Opening Night at College Park Center
The first test comes on January 9, when UTA hosts Central Arkansas in the inaugural conference showdown, setting the tone for a season that promises competitive matchups across the slate.
Following the home opener, the Mavericks embark on a road stretch that takes them to Abilene Christian on January 16 and North Alabama on January 23, before returning to College Park Center for back‑to‑back contests against Little Rock on January 27 and Abilene Christian again on January 30.
A Busy February and the Road to March
February brings a series of road trips to Eastern Kentucky on February 3 and Austin Peay on February 6, after which a bye week on February 10 allows the squad to regroup before hosting Tarleton State on February 13. Consecutive home games against West Georgia on February 17 and North Alabama on February 20 provide a chance to build momentum, while the final road swing includes stops at Little Rock on February 24, Tarleton State on February 27, and a return visit to Central Arkansas on March 3.
The regular season concludes at home against Eastern Kentucky on March 6, capping a schedule that features five conference doubleheaders at College Park Center. The Mavericks will then shift focus to the 2027 UAC Basketball Tournament, scheduled for March 10‑14 in Allen, Texas, where they will compete for conference honors.