The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
10/26/2026 2:30:00 PM | Men's Basketball
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – UAB men's basketball has announced tip times and television designations for its entire 2026-27 schedule, featuring 17 home games at Bartow Arena and a slate of nationally televised matchups throughout the season.
The Blazers open the 2026-27 campaign Monday, Nov. 2, against McNeese in the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Tipoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. CT, with the game streaming on YouTube.
UAB makes its home debut Friday, Nov. 6, against Nicholls at 6:30 p.m. CT, followed by a Nov. 9 matchup against Florida A&M, also scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT. Both games will air on ESPN+.
The nonconference schedule includes home matchups against Samford on Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m., Belmont on Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. on ESPNU and Middle Tennessee on Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. The Blazers will also face George Washington and Rhode Island at the Greenbrier Tip-Off in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, on Nov. 20 and Nov. 22, respectively.
American Conference play begins Wednesday, Dec. 30, when UAB hosts Tulane at 6:30 p.m. CT. The Blazers return to Bartow Arena on Saturday, Jan. 2, to face East Carolina at 3 p.m. on ESPNU.
Among the highlights of the conference schedule are nationally televised home matchups against Florida Atlantic on Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. (ESPNU), Memphis on Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. (ESPN2), Tulsa on Feb. 28 at 3 p.m. (ESPNU) and UTSA on March 4 at 8 p.m. (ESPNU).
The Blazers conclude the regular season Sunday, March 7, at Florida Atlantic, with tipoff scheduled for 1 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
2026-27 UAB Men's Basketball Schedule
All times Central and subject to change. Home games in bold.
| Date | Opponent | Time (CT) | TV/Stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 2 | vs. McNeese (Rock Hill, S.C.) | 4:30 p.m. | YouTube |
| Nov. 6 | Nicholls | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Nov. 9 | Florida A&M | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Nov. 14 | at Jacksonville State | 6 p.m. | TBD |
| Nov. 17 | FIU | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Nov. 20 | vs. George Washington (Greenbrier Tip-Off) | 1 p.m. | CBSSN |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Rhode Island (Greenbrier Tip-Off) | 6 p.m. | PASSTHABALL |
| Nov. 27 | Auburn Montgomery | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Dec. 2 | Samford | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Dec. 5 | at Troy | 4:15 p.m. | TBD |
| Dec. 8 | Belmont | 6 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Dec. 12 | at Western Kentucky | 4 p.m. | TBD |
| Dec. 17 | Middle Tennessee | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Dec. 21 | UNC Asheville | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Dec. 30 | Tulane* | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Jan. 2 | East Carolina* | 3 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Jan. 5 | at Temple* | 5:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Jan. 8 | at Wichita State* | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Jan. 14 | Florida Atlantic* | 8 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Jan. 17 | Memphis* | 4 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Jan. 23 | at East Carolina* | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Jan. 26 | at Charlotte* | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Jan. 31 | Temple* | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Feb. 4 | at Tulsa* | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Feb. 7 | at Memphis* | 3 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Feb. 11 | North Texas* | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Feb. 14 | Charlotte* | 2 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Feb. 21 | at South Florida* | 11 a.m. | ESPN2/ESPNU |
| Feb. 25 | at Rice* | 7 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Feb. 28 | Tulsa* | 3 p.m. | ESPNU |
| March 4 | UTSA* | 8 p.m. | ESPNU |
| March 7 | at Florida Atlantic* | 1 p.m. | ESPN+ |
*American Conference game
Tickets Available for 2026-27 Season
Single-game tickets for the 2026-27 UAB men's basketball season are available now. Fans can secure their seats for all 17 home games at Bartow Arena, including marquee American Conference matchups against Memphis, Florida Atlantic and other conference opponents.
UAB Athletics has also introduced new family-friendly ticket pricing, with youth tickets for children ages 4-12 starting at just $10 for nonconference games and $12 for conference games in designated seating sections. At least one regularly priced ticket must be purchased to qualify for youth pricing.
Fans can click here for UAB men's basketball ticket information or contact the UAB Athletics Ticket Office at (205) 975-8221.
GROUP RATES AND FAN EXPERIENCE PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience during any of UAB's home events at Bartow Arena this season by filling out the UAB Group Ticket Request Form. Fan experience packages and discounted group tickets are available for a minimum purchase of 15 tickets, and fan experiences at Bartow Arena are available at any home basketball game on a first come, first served basis throughout the season.
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