The University of Texas has released its complete basketball schedule for the 2026‑27 SEC season, a slate that blends traditional conference rivalries with a challenging non‑conference lineup. The announcement, made public on Tuesday, outlines every home and away contest the Longhorns will face from early November through early March.
Opening and closing conference battles
The season will open on January 2, 2027, with a home showdown against Florida, a team that finished among the SEC’s top tier last year. The regular season will culminate on March 6, 2027, when Texas travels to face Texas A&M in College Station, marking the final league encounter before the SEC tournament.
Oklahoma and Texas A&M remain the Longhorns’ permanent SEC opponents, guaranteeing annual meetings that fans circle on their calendars. Florida, meanwhile, serves as the two‑time opponent for the 2026‑27 season, adding an extra layer of familiarity to the opening contest.
Non‑conference road trips and neutral‑site events
Beyond the SEC, Texas will test itself against a diverse set of opponents. A neutral‑site clash with Miami is set for December 12, 2026, in Houston, where the Longhorns will meet a Hurricanes squad that edged them in the 2022‑23 NCAA Tournament. The team will also renew its rivalry with Baylor on November 15, 2026, in San Antonio, and will take part in the Rady Children's Invitational in San Diego, where they are slated to face Georgetown and either UCLA or St. Mary's.
Additional non‑conference games include a home visit from Louisville on December 1, 2026, and a home matchup against Memphis on December 16, 2026. These contests are designed to sharpen the roster before conference play reaches its peak.
Roster upgrades and ranking expectations
Texas has invested heavily in its roster during the offseason, adding experienced transfers and developing returning talent. Analysts predict the Longhorns will enter the season ranked among the nation’s top teams, a projection that reflects both the strength of the new additions and the depth of the existing core.
Coaching and analyst perspective
Industry veteran Sean Miller weighed in on the implications of the schedule, noting that the blend of marquee conference games and high‑profile non‑conference matchups should provide the team with ample opportunities to demonstrate its championship pedigree.
With the schedule now set, the Longhorns look toward the upcoming season with a clear roadmap. The combination of a demanding conference slate, strategic non‑conference challenges and a fortified roster positions Texas to contend for both SEC supremacy and a deep run in the NCAA tournament.