Elon University’s men’s basketball program has released its non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 season, a 14‑game schedule that stretches from early November through late December. The announcement marks the first full look at how the Phoenix will blend home‑court familiarity with challenging road tests.
The campaign opens on November 2 with a road test at Columbia, New York, before the team returns to the Schar Center for its first home appearance on November 6 against UNCG. That early stretch sets a tone of immediate competition and travel.
Home games and marquee matchups
Schar Center will host seven contests, including a November 13 showdown with former Southern Conference rival Chattanooga and a November 24 rematch with Furman. The Phoenix will also welcome James Madison on December 3, their first meeting since the Dukes left the Coastal Athletic Association in 2022.
Additional December home games against NC Wesleyan, Longwood and Montreat College round out the non‑conference slate, giving fans a mix of regional opponents and smaller‑school matchups before the season’s final stretch.
Road games add another layer of challenge, with a November 18 trip to South Carolina, a November 28 contest at NC State in Raleigh, and a December 12 battle at Richmond. The schedule also includes visits to George Washington in Washington, D.C., and a final road game at Radford on December 22.
Overall, the 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule balances tradition with new challenges, offering the Phoenix a demanding but exciting start to the season as they aim to build momentum heading into conference play.