College Basketball Programs Finalize 2026-27 Tipoff Times and TV Lineups

A wave of Oct. 7–8 announcements assigned most games to national networks and streaming services, shaping teams' exposure and scheduling for next season.

Overview

Multiple programs released full tipoff times and network designations on Oct. 7–8, converting tentative slates into official 2026–27 schedules.
High-profile neutral-site matchups were confirmed with carrier details, including Kentucky vs. Kansas (Champions Classic, Nov. 10 on ESPN), Kentucky vs. Indiana (Nov. 20 on CBS) and Arkansas’ nonconference games on ESPN, CBS and Peacock.
The Southeastern Conference published its conference date and network allocations, and several schools listed specific midweek and weekend windows on ESPN networks, CBS, ABC, Peacock and conference channels.
Women’s schedules were finalized with strong national exposure, notably Kentucky’s 17 national TV appearances and multiple SEC Network slots for Arkansas and Georgia women’s teams.
A small number of tip times and network slots remain TBA and lower-profile games are set for streaming platforms such as SEC Network+, the ESPN app and BallerTV, which the leagues and broadcasters will finalize later.