Vanderbilt’s men’s basketball program will open its 2026‑27 home schedule on November 10, when the Commodores host in‑state rival Memphis at Memorial Gymnasium. The matchup marks the second meeting of a home‑and‑home series that began last season, a game Vanderbilt edged out in overtime.
A Non‑Conference Schedule Taking Shape
The Commodores have also locked in contests against Wake Forest on November 5 and UCF on November 20, completing a trio of non‑conference road‑home pairings that began a season ago.
The upcoming slate arrives after a breakout year in which Vanderbilt finished 27‑9, captured a top‑four finish in the SEC and earned a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament.
Off‑court, the team is navigating a wave of roster turnover, having tapped the transfer portal aggressively after losing several key contributors, while point guard Tyler Tanner remains undecided on whether to enter the NBA Draft.
Looking Ahead to December
Fans are also awaiting word on the Commodores’ opponent for the SEC/ACC Challenge, which is expected to be announced in the first week of December. The mix of seasoned veterans and fresh faces sets the stage for a compelling early‑season stretch, as the Commodores look to translate recent success into a strong start.