Mississippi State’s men’s basketball program has officially released its 18‑game SEC schedule for the 2026‑27 season, a slate that stretches from January 2 through March 6. Each conference opponent will be faced at least once, with the Bulldogs slated to play a full round‑robin of home and away contests.
A challenging but rewarding schedule
Among the highlights are home‑and‑home series against traditional rivals Alabama and Ole Miss, marking the twelfth straight season the two schools have met in both venues. The Bulldogs will also host South Carolina for the eleventh time since the 2015‑16 campaign, while a rematch with Texas A&M joins the mix. Six of the nine home opponents recently completed NCAA Tournament runs, underscoring the strength of the upcoming slate.
The schedule features additional matchups against Florida, Kentucky, LSU, Missouri, and Texas, each promising competitive contests in Starkville. The presence of teams that advanced to the 2026 Sweet 16, including Alabama and Texas, adds extra intrigue for fans hoping to see high‑level basketball.
Guiding the Bulldogs through this demanding season is head coach Chris Jans, the only coach in program history to lead Mississippi State to the NCAA Tournament in three of his first four years. Jans’ tenure has brought a new level of consistency and ambition to the program.
Season ticket renewals for the 2026‑27 campaign are now being accepted at www.HailState.com/tickets, giving supporters the opportunity to lock in seats for what promises to be an exciting year of college basketball.