Hoosiers Kick Off Pre‑Season with Butler at Historic Hinkle
Indiana University’s men’s basketball program will open its 2026‑27 preseason on Sunday, October 11, when the Hoosiers host Butler at the iconic Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The matchup marks the first of three consecutive Sunday exhibitions that the team has scheduled before the regular season begins.
Later that same day, the Hoosiers are slated to meet the University of North Carolina in Indianapolis, extending the slate of preseason activities before they travel to Evansville a week later to face Western Kentucky on October 25. The three‑game stretch provides a rare opportunity for the team to fine‑tune its chemistry against a diverse set of opponents.
Hinkle Fieldhouse, long celebrated as one of college basketball’s most storied arenas, will once again serve as the backdrop for a pivotal early‑season test. The game against Butler not only honors the venue’s legacy but also sets the tone for what coaches hope will be a strong start to the campaign.
The upcoming exhibitions also highlight the collaborative schedule among several of the state’s prominent basketball institutions, including Indiana University, Butler University, the University of North Carolina and Western Kentucky University, each of which will play a role in shaping the early schedule.