Dayton Announces 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Slate
The University of Dayton’s athletics department unveiled the complete non‑conference schedule for the upcoming 2026‑27 men’s basketball season, promising a rigorous early slate that blends home comforts with testing road trips.
Two exhibition games will open the campaign, beginning with a showdown against Xavier on Monday, November 2 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, followed by a home meeting with Notre Dame on October 17 and Morehead State on October 24 inside UD Arena.
The regular season kicks off with a stretch of five straight home games, starting with NJIT on November 2, then Northern Illinois on November 7, Siena on November 10, Cincinnati on November 14 and Central Michigan on November 17, giving the Flyers an early chance to build momentum.
Road Tests and Neutral‑Site Challenges
Dayton will also travel to Charleston, South Carolina, for the Shriners Children’s Classic on November 20 and 22, and later take part in a neutral‑site challenge against Memphis in Columbus, Ohio, as part of the Atlantic 10/American Showcase.
December brings a series of home fixtures at UD Arena, including contests versus Loyola Maryland on December 2, Florida State on December 5, South Florida on December 12 and Texas Rio Grande Valley on December 15, before the season wraps with a final non‑conference battle against Southeastern Louisiana on December 23.
While exact game times and the full Atlantic 10 conference schedule will be announced later, the announced non‑conference lineup already sets a competitive tone for the Flyers as they look to translate early success into conference play.
Fans can expect more details in the coming weeks, with the full Atlantic 10 slate and television designations to be released as the season approaches.