
Iowa Basketball Sets Up Season‑Opening Clash with Alabama
Iowa will open its schedule against Alabama in a neutral‑site showdown, a series that began in the Virgin Islands and highlights the Hawkeyes’ strong performance against SEC opponents.
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Iowa will open its schedule against Alabama in a neutral‑site showdown, a series that began in the Virgin Islands and highlights the Hawkeyes’ strong performance against SEC opponents.

The Iowa Hawkeyes announced a neutral‑site matchup against Alabama on Dec. 21, 2026, at Casey’s Center in Des Moines, kicking off a two‑game series that will conclude in Mobile the following season

The University of Iowa men's basketball team has scheduled a home‑and‑home series with Alabama, beginning with a neutral‑site game in Des Moines on Dec. 21, 2026, before a 2027‑28 matchup in Mobile, Alabama.

The Sycamores have released a 12‑game non‑conference schedule that includes early exhibitions, a three‑game tournament in the U.S. Virgin Islands and road trips to Oregon and Kansas.