Wisconsin men's basketball's full 2026-27 Big Ten schedule unveiled

Wisconsin men's basketball has unveiled its 2026-27 Big Ten schedule, set against a backdrop of notable challenges. The season opens with an exhibition game against UW-Parkside on October 10, followed by another exhibition match at UW-Green Bay on October 15. The season's first Big Ten contest comes on November 2 against Denver, with additional exhibition games slated for November 6 against Delaware, November 10 against Fairfield, November 15 against Coastal Carolina, and November 19 against Seton Hall in Nassau, Bahamas.

The schedule also features games against North Carolina State or Murray State at the Baha Mar Championship in Nassau, Bahamas on November 20 and November 25 against Northeastern.

Three weeks later, the Badgers travel to Northwestern on December 1 before hosting Marquette on December 5. Perhaps the most formidable challenge in the early season comes on December 8 when they face Purdue at the Kohl Center. Following a trip to Villanova for the Philly Hoops Showdown on December 12, UW hosts Auburn in the Bad Boy Mowers Series on December 19 in Nashville.

After a brief respite, Wisconsin faces tough tests in January, with games against Illinois on January 2 and at Iowa on January 6. This is followed by a matchup against Minnesota on January 9, a contest against Penn State on January 13, and a road game against USC on January 16. The schedule then transitions to five home games in January, with three of them occurring before the start of the spring semester. Five of the ten home games are scheduled on either a Friday or a Saturday.

In February, Wisconsin plays four games, including a crucial matchup against Michigan on February 6. The season concludes with a trip to Nebraska on March 3, followed by a trip to Michigan State on March 6. The final Big Ten tournament takes place in Indianapolis from March 3 to March 14.