The South Dakota State men’s basketball program announced its full 2026‑27 schedule on September 7, 2026, setting the stage for a season that blends challenging road trips with a strong home‑court presence as the Jackrabbits aim to capture the Summit League championship.
2026‑27 Season Preview
The campaign opens on November 3 with a road game at Kansas State, marking the fifth time the Jackrabbits have traveled to Manhattan and their first visit since the 2023‑24 season.
A week later, SDSU will host Briar Cliff (Iowa) at First Bank & Trust Arena on November 6, followed by a Missouri Valley Conference showdown against Valparaiso on November 11.
The early slate also includes a November 14 rematch with Northern Colorado in Rapid City, and a home contest versus Mayville State of North Dakota on November 16.
Travel continues with a November 20 trip to Idaho State, and a November 25 home game against Abilene Christian, which will be followed by a December 5 road game at Moody Coliseum in Abilene, Texas.
The Jackrabbits will then head to New Orleans for the inaugural Second Line Showcase, opening the weekend with a game against South Alabama on November 28 before facing Fresno State on November 29.
December begins with a home game versus Milwaukee on December 8, and the schedule intensifies as the reigning Big Sky champion Idaho visits Brookings on December 12, followed by contests against Buena Vista on December 14.
Non‑conference play wraps up with road trips to Eastern Kentucky on December 18 and Nevada on December 29, the latter returning to Reno for the first time in two seasons.
A December 21 showdown at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls pits the Jackrabbits against Green Bay, adding a marquee in‑state matchup to the slate.
After the non‑conference portion, SDSU will face Dakota Wesleyan on January 2 before the Summit League schedule kicks off on January 7 at Kansas City, leading toward the conference tournament.
The season culminates on March 4 with the Summit League Basketball Championship in Sioux Falls, where the Jackrabbits will battle for the conference crown.