The University of Alabama has released its complete non‑conference slate for the 2026‑27 men’s basketball season, a schedule that was finalized in mid‑July and now sets the stage for a demanding opening stretch.
Season opener in Las Vegas
The Crimson Tide will open the campaign at the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada, where they will meet Baylor on November 24 at 9 p.m. Central Time. The event, which gathers several top programs, marks the first of three games the team will play in the desert over a four‑day span.
Following the Nevada showcase, Alabama will travel to Birmingham for the C.M. Newton Classic on December 12, then head to Des Moines to face Iowa at the Casey Center on December 21. The lineup also includes contests against Sam Houston, Seton Hall, Kennesaw State, Gonzaga or Kansas State, Miami, St. John’s, South Florida, Houston and a home game against Samford later in the season.
A diverse slate
The updated schedule reflects a deliberate effort to test the team against a wide range of playing styles, from the high‑tempo attack of Houston to the disciplined defense of Seton Hall. Each matchup offers a distinct challenge that should help shape the Crimson Tide’s identity as they move toward conference play.