Kentucky Basketball’s 2026-27 home and away SEC opponents set

Kentucky Basketball now knows its SEC opponents for the 2026-27 season, giving fans a clearer look at what could be one of the toughest schedules in the country.

The Wildcats will once again navigate a stacked SEC while also facing several national powers in non-conference play.

The home schedule is highlighted by visits from Alabama, Auburn, Arkansas, and Tennessee, while road trips to Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee should be among the toughest environments Kentucky will face all season.

• Nov. 3 – Manhattan (Rupp Arena)
• Nov. 6 – James Madison (Rupp Arena)

• Nov. 10 – Kansas (Champions Classic, Chicago)

• Nov. 13 – Northern Arizona (Rupp Arena)

• Nov. 16 – Grambling State (Rupp Arena)

• Nov. 20 – Indiana (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis)

• Dec. 2 – at Virginia (ACC/SEC Challenge)

• Dec. 8 – Bryant (Rupp Arena)

• Dec. 12 – Louisville (Rupp Arena)

• Dec. 19 – North Carolina (CBS Sports Classic, New York City)

• Dec. 22 – Sacred Heart (Rupp Arena)

• Dec. 28 – Gardner-Webb (Rupp Arena)

Nov. 6 – James Madison (Rupp Arena)

Nov. 10 – Kansas (Champions Classic, Chicago)

Nov. 13 – Northern Arizona (Rupp Arena)

Nov. 16 – Grambling State (Rupp Arena)

Nov. 20 – Indiana (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis)

Dec. 2 – at Virginia (ACC/SEC Challenge)

Dec. 12 – Louisville (Rupp Arena)

Dec. 19 – North Carolina (CBS Sports Classic, New York City)

Dec. 22 – Sacred Heart (Rupp Arena)

Dec. 28 – Gardner-Webb (Rupp Arena)

The non-conference slate features five major tests against Kansas, Indiana, Virginia, Louisville, and North Carolina before SEC play even begins.

With Milan Momcilovic added and a roster loaded with size and depth, Kentucky will have plenty of opportunities to build a strong NCAA Tournament résumé. The schedule is challenging, but it also gives Mark Pope’s squad numerous chances to prove it belongs among college basketball’s elite.