A packed early‑season slate
Penn State opens its 2026‑27 men’s basketball campaign on Monday, November 2, when it hosts Canisius at the Bryce Jordan Center, setting the tone for a schedule that blends home comforts with road tests.
Four days later the Nittany Lions travel to face Chattanooga before heading to Philadelphia on Sunday, November 8, to meet Pittsburgh at The Palestra, a venue that adds a historic backdrop to the early‑season matchup.
Back in State College, Penn State will welcome Mercyhurst on Thursday, November 12, followed by New Haven on Sunday, November 15, and IU Indy on Wednesday, November 18, each game taking place in the Bryce Jordan Center and giving the team a chance to build momentum at home.
The Nittany Lions then embark on a three‑day adventure in the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament from November 25‑27, where they will be grouped with Marquette, Memphis, Mississippi State, Texas A&M, Virginia, Wake Forest and Xavier, providing a high‑profile test against diverse competition.
After returning to Pennsylvania, Penn State will host Albany on December 1, UT Martin on December 16 and Lafayette on December 19, all at the Bryce Jordan Center, before concluding the non‑conference portion on December 22 at the GIANT Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania, where they will square off against Saint Joseph’s.