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Alabama’s upcoming 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule includes a home game against Samford, a program it has dominated 8‑1 historically, and a series of high‑profile matchups that stretch from the ACC/SEC Challenge to the Players Era Championships in Las Vegas.
The silent banner of 1956 and the quiet strides of pioneering athletes reveal how college football intersected with the struggle for civil rights.
Alabama will open the season against Sam Houston, travel to Des Moines to meet Iowa, and take part in the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, among other marquee matchups.
Alabama State football will appear on ESPN's national platforms more than any other SWAC team in 2026, featuring marquee matchups and a returning HBCU Player of the Year.