Missouri’s men’s basketball program has locked in its 2026‑27 campaign, unveiling a full slate of home non‑conference contests that sets the stage for a promising season.
The Tigers will open the year on Nov. 3 at Mizzou Arena against Cleveland State, a team that recently served as the alma mater of head coach Dennis Gates.
The early slate features seven home games that were previously unconfirmed, including matchups with SIUE, Alcorn State, Le Moyne, Evansville, Arkansas‑Pine Bluff and Chicago State, giving fans a glimpse of the team’s depth before the grind of conference play.
Neutral‑Site Highlights and Early Road Tests
A marquee neutral‑site showdown against UNLV is slated for Oct. 29 in Las Vegas, while the Tigers will also travel to Bloomington to meet Indiana on Dec. 18 and host Pittsburgh on Dec. 1 as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge.
The schedule also highlights the Braggin’ Rights rivalry, with Missouri facing Illinois on Dec. 20 at Enterprise Center, and a series of neutral‑site games against Saint Louis, Marquette, Kansas and Nebraska scattered throughout the fall.
SEC action begins with a home game against Texas A&M, followed by contests against Kentucky, South Carolina, Alabama, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Oklahoma, Arkansas and a final showdown with LSU in March, rounding out a demanding but exciting conference slate.
Overall, the 2026‑27 schedule pits Missouri against 15 teams that earned NCAA Tournament berths last season, promising competitive matchups and a chance for the Tigers to climb the national rankings.