Big 12 Unveils 2026‑27 Basketball Schedule
The conference released its full scheduling matrix on Thursday, outlining every home and away matchup for the upcoming season. The document details the conference slate for all member schools, including the Utah Utes men’s and women’s programs.
For the Utah men’s team, the schedule features a double‑header against BYU, Colorado and Oklahoma State, while also guaranteeing home contests against traditional powerhouses Kansas and Texas Tech. Those games are circled by fans after the Utes knocked off Kansas two seasons ago, adding extra intrigue to the rematch.
Utah’s women’s side will also play a home‑and‑away series with BYU, and face Arizona and Arizona State twice over the course of the conference schedule. Most of their road trips will pit them against teams that advanced to the NCAA tournament last year, setting up a challenging slate.
Notable Opponents and Storylines
BYU enters the matchup after reaching the WBIT championship game last season, making the Cougars a high‑profile opponent for Utah’s women. The Utes will also travel to face TCU, a program that reached the Elite Eight in the 2025‑26 campaign, as well as Baylor, Texas Tech and West Virginia, each of which made deep tournament runs recently.
Coach Craig Smith will guide the men’s squad, while Gavin Petersen and Chyra Evans are expected to play pivotal roles for the Utes as they navigate a demanding road environment. The team’s performance against these elite opponents could shape their NCAA tournament seeding.
The full matrix not only provides a calendar but also highlights the competitive balance within the Big 12, as traditional contenders and surprise packages alike are scheduled to meet multiple times. Fans across the conference will be watching closely to see how the new arrangement impacts postseason prospects.