Arizona State University’s men’s basketball program has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, a slate that blends home‑court excitement with carefully selected road tests.
A packed home‑court lineup
The schedule guarantees ten appearances at Desert Financial Arena, the most the team has hosted in a single non‑conference stretch since the 2011‑12 season, giving fans ample reason to fill the stands early in the campaign.
The season will open on November 2 with a home contest against East Tennessee State, setting the tone for a year that also includes an exhibition matchup with New Mexico on October 25.
Three neutral‑site games against SEC powerhouses — LSU, South Carolina and Oklahoma — will take the Sun Devils to venues across the country, adding marquee opponents to the calendar.
Road challenges and early exposure
A true road test awaits in Corvallis, where the team will travel to face Oregon State at Gill Coliseum, while additional road games against Hofstra, UL Monroe, Oakland, Montana, Mercer, San Diego and Idaho round out a demanding early schedule.
Coach Randy Bennett says the slate is designed to give the new‑look roster multiple chances to gel under pressure, offering supporters a first glimpse of the team’s identity before conference play begins.