The University of Maryland has released its 2026 non‑conference basketball schedule, a plan that trims travel while still confronting a handful of high‑profile opponents.
A schedule built around limited travel
The Terrapins open with an exhibition matchup against West Virginia on October 18 before launching their official season against Bucknell on November 2. A short road swing takes them to Georgetown on November 7, after which they return to College Park for a three‑game homestand that includes contests with Virginia, Alcorn State and Wagner.
Thanksgiving week will see Maryland travel to the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas, a showcase that caps a year in which the team will remain in Maryland for the remainder of the calendar, concluding with home games against American, Morgan State and Radford before a December 19 showdown with South Carolina at CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore.
Outside of basketball, the Maryland volleyball program held a media day this week, with coaches expressing confidence in a promising season. Meanwhile, quarterback Malik Washington was highlighted by CBS Sports as the most elusive player in the country, adding a narrative of individual brilliance to the broader Terrapin narrative.
The schedule not only shapes the team's competitive path but also positions Maryland for offseason award consideration, a prospect that has the coaching staff and fan base optimistic about the coming months.