Clemson reveals 2026 non‑conference slate
The university announced the full schedule on August 28, outlining a demanding road that begins with two exhibition games before the regular season opens.
The Tigers will face Georgia on October 23 and Presbyterian on October 28 in back‑to‑back exhibitions, using the matchups to fine‑tune before competition begins.
November 2 marks the first regular‑season home game, a showdown against Stetson that will kick off a stretch of eight home contests at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Home‑and‑home with TCU and a Maui Invitational run
Clemson travels to Fort Worth to meet TCU in a new home‑and‑home series, continuing a tradition of interstate matchups.
From November 23 to 25 the Tigers will compete in the Maui Invitational, where they are slated to meet Ole Miss and either BYU or Washington in a three‑team bracket.
The schedule also includes a neutral‑site contest against Cincinnati on December 19 in Ohio, giving the team a chance to test itself on a different court before the holiday break.
South Carolina will host the 2026 Palmetto Series game on December 15, adding a rivalry clash to the Tigers’ December lineup.
While the full slate is set, exact tip‑off times have not yet been released, leaving fans eager for the upcoming announcements.