The University of Georgia’s athletics department has released the complete 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, a document that sets the stage for a season that blends early‑season challenges with the rigors of SEC competition.
The Bulldogs open the year on November 2 against UNC‑Central in Athens, then travel to face Jacksonville on November 16 before heading to Chapel Hill for a November 13 test at the University of North Carolina. A home clash with rival Georgia Tech follows on November 20 in Atlanta, rounding out the non‑conference portion before the team steps into SEC play.
The Duke Showdown
Perhaps the most anticipated event is the meeting with Duke on December 8 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, a fixture of the Jimmy V Classic that will pit the Bulldogs against one of the nation’s perennial powerhouses.
After the Duke game, Georgia will host Boston College on December 1 as part of the SEC/ACC Challenge, then take on Alabama A&M on December 13 before returning to league action.
The schedule also includes a trip to Florida’s ESPN Events Invitational, where the Bulldogs will meet Cincinnati and UCF on November 26‑27 in Kissimmee, providing a compact tournament environment that could shape early momentum.
SEC matchups begin on January 2 at Ole Miss, with additional conference dates to be announced, while TV and time selections await final determination. Throughout the slate, coach Mike White will rely on the experience of returning standouts Kanon Catchings, Blue Cain, Smurf Millender and Kareem Stagg, all of whom contributed to the team’s back‑to‑back NCAA Tournament appearances.
The coaching staff anticipates up to three exhibition contests in the coming weeks, offering further opportunities to fine‑tune before the regular season begins.