The University of Florida announced its 2026‑27 men’s basketball slate, confirming a 16‑game home schedule that will see the Gators open the season in Tampa against in‑state rival Miami on November 2.
Fans can look forward to a marquee showdown with Duke in Gainesville as part of the SEC‑ACC Challenge, while the team also hosts traditional foes Vanderbilt, Texas, Missouri, Georgia and Kentucky on Saturday nights throughout the semester.
In addition to the home slate, Florida will travel to Las Vegas to compete in the Players Era 8 tournament from November 17‑19, adding a high‑profile non‑conference experience to the calendar.
Midweek contests at the O’Connell Center will feature Oklahoma, Texas A&M, South Carolina and Ole Miss, and the program has scheduled doubleheaders on November 5 and December 6 that will showcase both the men’s and women’s teams.
Key Players and Coaching Staff
The Gators enter the new season having retained 81.8 % of their scoring from last year’s SEC championship squad, with returning standouts Rueben Chinyelu, Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh poised to build on that success.
Head coach Todd Golden will guide a roster that blends veteran experience with fresh talent, aiming to maintain the momentum generated by the previous championship run.
Season ticket deposits are now being accepted, and tickets for the November 2 opener are on sale, giving supporters an early chance to secure seats for what promises to be an exciting campaign.