Western Carolina University has released its full men’s basketball schedule for the 2026‑27 season, a 31‑game slate that blends home‑court battles with a handful of marquee road tests.
All home contests will be played at Ingles Court inside the Ramsey Center, where the Catamounts will enjoy a 15‑game stretch that includes the opening three‑game homestand in early December.
The non‑conference portion of the schedule features matchups against three teams that advanced to the NCAA tournament last year: North Carolina, UNC Asheville and Virginia University of Lynchburg.
The season opens on December 2, 2026 with Piedmont visiting for the first of three straight home games, followed by the Southern Conference opener against The Citadel on December 5.
The Southern Conference’s home‑and‑home schedule begins on December 1, marking the fifth time in the past six seasons that WCU will start league play on its own floor.
Broadcast and Ticket Information
Home games will be streamed on ESPN+ unless they are selected for national or regional broadcast, giving fans multiple ways to follow the action.
Season tickets for Ingles Court are slated to go on sale in the coming weeks, offering the most dedicated supporters priority access.