The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) released its 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, marking the start of the conference season on New Year’s Eve with a five‑game slate.
Opening Night Highlights
The opening night on Thursday, Dec. 31, will feature the league debuts of two new head coaches: Jimmie Williams, who took over at Campbell, and John Groce, now leading Charleston.
Defending champion Hofstra headlines the first six‑game day on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2027, opening against crosstown rival Stony Brook in Hempstead.
The schedule also includes a rematch of the 2026 championship, with Hofstra traveling to face Monmouth in West Long Branch, New Jersey, on Feb. 13.
Additional regional rivalries dot the calendar, including Stony Brook‑Hofstra, Monmouth‑Drexel, William & Mary‑Hampton, and Elon‑North Carolina A&T.
Broadcast details confirm that all CAA games will be streamed on FloHoops, with select contests on CBS Sports Network and local television affiliates.
The 2027 CAA tournament semifinals and final are slated for broadcast on CBS Sports Network, promising a high‑profile finish to the season.
The regular‑season champion, often referred to as the Seahawks, finished the previous year with a league‑best 27‑7 record and a 15‑3 mark in conference play.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 18 will showcase a six‑game feature spotlighting Hampton and North Carolina A&T, underscoring the league’s commitment to cultural relevance.