The Summit League unveiled its basketball schedule for the 2026‑27 season, confirming a compact slate of 14 home‑and‑home contests that will pit eight institutions against one another from early January through early March.
Season Structure and Key Dates
Games are set to begin on January 7, 2027, with each team slated to play a mirrored home‑and‑away series against its travel partners. The schedule was designed to minimize travel while preserving traditional rivalries.
Opening Night Highlights
The Jackrabbit women's team opens conference play at home against Kansas City on January 7, while the South Dakota State men's squad will host its first conference game on January 21 against North Dakota State. Both matchups promise early‑season drama for fans across the region.
Road to the Championships
Later in the month, the SDSU women's team will close its regular‑season slate at home versus North Dakota State on February 20, and the Jackrabbits' men will finish the regular season on February 27 at St. Thomas. These late‑season contests will shape the seeding entering the tournament.
Championship Weekend in Sioux Falls
The Summit League Basketball Championships are scheduled for March 4‑7 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, bringing together the top teams for a finale that will crown both men's and women's champions on the same court.
With a full calendar now public, coaches and players can fine‑tune preparations, while fans have a clear view of the matchups that will define the 2026‑27 campaign.