The Big 12 Conference has released its complete men’s basketball pairings for the 2026‑27 season, outlining an 18‑game conference schedule that is slated to open in early January.
A home‑and‑home series between Arizona and Houston headlines the slate, rekindling a rivalry that saw the Wildcats defeat the Cougars in last March’s tournament final.
Arizona’s conference slate includes home and away contests against ASU, BYU, Kansas and a host of other traditional powers, ensuring a balanced mix of matchups throughout the year.
The Wildcats will host ASU, Baylor, BYU, Colorado, Kansas, TCU, UCF and Utah, while hitting the road to face Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech and West Virginia.
A marquee matchup
Houston, which reached the conference tournament championship game last season, is positioned as the marquee opponent on Arizona’s home schedule, promising a high‑profile start to the year.
The conference office has indicated that specific dates, times and broadcast details will be announced later, but fans can expect the first weekend of January to kick off the action.
Beyond the schedule, the renewed Arizona‑Houston series adds a compelling narrative as both programs look to build on recent successes and stake their claim in the national conversation.
The lineup also reflects the league’s geographic diversity, with venues ranging from the desert heat of Tempe to the historic arenas of Lawrence and Waco, underscoring the Big 12’s reach across the country.