San José State University has released the complete 2026‑27 men’s basketball schedule, outlining a blend of non‑conference contests and Mountain West battles.
The slate marks the sixth season under head coach Tim Miles, who has steered the program through a period of rebuilding and growth.
The season will open with a home game against UTSA on November 2, followed by a road test at UC Irvine on November 7.
Home games against UC Riverside, Alabama State and Fresno State are slated for November 12, 15 and 18, giving the Spartans early opportunities to build momentum.
A marquee non‑conference matchup arrives on November 22 when Loyola Chicago travels to Palm Desert for a neutral‑site contest, part of the Acrisure Series MTE that also features a game against either Seattle or UC San Diego on November 23.
December will see a home game against Seattle on December 5, then road games versus Long Beach State on December 8 and Southern Utah on December 12.
Stanford will visit the Spartans on the road December 18, and the team will host UC San Diego and Lincoln on December 22 and 29, respectively, before the Mountain West schedule begins.
Conference play opens on January 2 with a home game against Hawai’i, and continues with road trips to Air Force on January 5 and home contests against UNLV on January 9 and Grand Canyon on January 12.
Mid‑season road games against UC Davis and New Mexico follow on January 16 and 19, while Nevada hosts the Spartans on January 23 and travels to UTEP on January 30.
The second half of the schedule includes a rematch with UNLV on February 6, home games versus UC Davis on February 9 and Air Force on February 13, and a road game at Hawai’i on February 16.
Season Outlook
The regular season wraps up with home games against UTEP on March 2 and a road contest at Wyoming on March 6, after which the Mountain West Tournament will take place in Las Vegas from March 10‑13.
With a demanding slate and several high‑profile opponents, the Spartans hope to translate early momentum into a competitive postseason run.