A packed non‑conference calendar
Columbia’s men’s basketball program has released its complete non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, a slate that blends home‑court familiarity with challenging road trips.
The season will begin with a home opener against Elon on Monday, November 2, setting the tone for a campaign that includes nine games at Schiller Court in Levien Gymnasium.
Early in the month the Lions will host SUNY Old Westbury on Thursday, November 5, and Stonehill on Monday, November 9, before traveling to face Bucknell on Friday, November 13, and Northwestern on Monday, November 16.
A home contest against Boston University is slated for Saturday, November 21, and the Thanksgiving period brings two additional home games, first against Saint Peter’s on Wednesday, November 25, and then against North Florida on Saturday, November 28.
After the holiday stretch the team will hit the road for games at St. John’s on Tuesday, December 1, and at New Haven on Friday, December 4, before returning to New York for matchups versus Hofstra on Tuesday, December 8, Army on Friday, December 11, and Norfolk State on Wednesday, December 16.
The schedule wraps with a New Year’s Eve showdown against Sarah Lawrence on Thursday, December 31, offering fans a final home appearance before the calendar turns.
Season ticket sales open on September 9, 2026, giving supporters the opportunity to secure seats for the entire slate.