A Milestone Meeting in Sioux City
Virginia Tech’s men’s basketball program has locked in a neutral‑site contest against Iowa that will be played on November 10, 2026, at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa. The game represents the second time the two schools have met on Iowa soil and the fifth encounter overall.
The Hokies enter the matchup with a perfect 4‑0 record against the Hawkeyes, a streak that dates back to their first meeting and includes a 79‑55 victory in 2017. That win remains the most recent chapter in a series that has favored Virginia Tech each time.
Iowa arrives in Sioux City fresh off a 24‑13 campaign under head coach Ben McCollum, a season that culminated in an Elite Eight appearance at the 2026 NCAA Tournament. McCollum’s squad finished the year with a strong finish, setting the stage for a competitive showdown.
The upcoming neutral‑site game is just one piece of a broader non‑conference slate that Virginia Tech has assembled for the 2026‑27 season. The Hokies have scheduled ten games outside their conference, including contests against Coppin State, Old Dominion, Ole Miss and other opponents.
Domestically, the ACC schedule calls for 28 games, with the specific dates still to be announced. The combination of a demanding conference slate and a carefully curated non‑conference lineup reflects the program’s ambition to test itself against a variety of competition before the postseason.