The Big Ten Conference has unveiled its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, outlining a 20‑game conference slate for each of its 18 member schools.
Format of the 20‑Game Schedule
Each team will contest three home‑and‑away series against designated rivals while facing 14 other opponents on a single‑play basis, resulting in a balanced 20‑game lineup.
Michigan’s home slate includes Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Northwestern, Oregon, Purdue and Washington, while its road opponents consist of Indiana, Nebraska, Penn State, Rutgers, UCLA, USC and Wisconsin.
Michigan State will host Minnesota, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, Washington and Wisconsin, and will travel to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Northwestern, Ohio State, UCLA and USC for conference play.
Key Matchups to Watch
The schedule guarantees repeat contests between Michigan and Michigan State, as well as classic rivalries with Indiana, Ohio State and Wisconsin, promising high‑stakes games for fans.
Exact game dates, start times and television designations will be released in the coming weeks, giving coaches such as Tom Izzo ample time to fine‑tune preparations for the upcoming season.