Kansas Basketball Unveils 2026‑27 Nonconference Schedule
The University of Kansas has released its full nonconference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, a lineup that blends home‑court tradition with a series of marquee road tests. The Jayhawks open the year at Allen Fieldhouse with games against Fordham and Middle Tennessee State before heading to Chicago to meet Kentucky at the United Center on November 10.
Mid‑November will see Kansas travel to Las Vegas for the Players Era Eight tournament, where they open against UNLV at the Michelob Ultra Arena on November 17. The following two days bring a potential showdown with either Auburn or West Virginia on November 18 and a matchup against Florida, Notre Dame, Houston or Rutgers on November 19.
Key Dates and Venues
The schedule also includes a Black Friday clash with Villanova at home on November 23, a home game against Denver on November 23, and a later meeting with Missouri at the T‑Mobile Center on December 6. The most anticipated true road test arrives on December 12 at UConn, a venue where the Huskies secured their first ever victory over Kansas in a hard‑fought Allen Fieldhouse contest last season.
After the UConn game, the Jayhawks return to the Northeast for the CBS Sports Classic, facing Ohio State at Madison Square Garden on December 19 before closing the nonconference portion with games against Indiana State on December 22 and New Orleans on December 29. Big 12 play is expected to begin around January 2, though the league dates are still pending.
Roster and Coaching Outlook
This year’s roster will feature highly touted freshmen Taylen Kinney and Tyran Stokes alongside returning players Paul Mbiya and Kohl Rosario, providing depth as Coach Bill Self begins his 24th season at the helm.