NBC Sports has unveiled its 2026-27 Big Ten men’s and women’s basketball schedules, featuring more than 80 games across NBC, Peacock, and NBCSN, including regular-season contests and early-round Big Ten Tournament matchups.

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The defending national champion Michigan Wolverines will appear six times, while the UCLA Bruins will be featured three times on NBC Sports platforms. Two notable men's games will broadcast live on NBC and Peacock: Michigan will face USC on January 23, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET and Ohio State on February 20, 2026, at 3 p.m. ET. Additionally, JuJu Watkins and the USC women’s team will host Ohio State on February 21, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET, available on NBC and Peacock.

The men's basketball schedule begins with a non-conference doubleheader on November 5, 2026, where Indiana will take on Bellarmine at 6 p.m. ET, followed by Michigan State hosting Toledo at 8 p.m. ET. The Spartans finished the previous season with a 27-8 record under coach Tom Izzo.

Michigan aims to capitalize on its recent success, returning Preseason All-Big Ten Team members Elliot Cadeau and Trey McKenney for the upcoming season. The Wolverines will also compete against strong opponents including Louisville, Nebraska, Oregon, and Illinois throughout the season.

The Big Ten men’s non-conference calendar highlights games such as Arkansas at Indiana on November 17 and Alabama at Iowa on December 21. The men's conference play will kick off with a doubleheader on December 1, 2026, showcasing Purdue against Iowa and Wisconsin against Northwestern.

In terms of women's basketball, the schedule will commence on November 18, 2026, with Minnesota hosting Kansas at 8 p.m. ET on Peacock and NBCSN. Notably, the NCAA tournament runner-up South Carolina will challenge USC on December 5.

Defending champion UCLA will play three prominent games on NBC and Peacock, emphasizing matchups against Indiana and Illinois, as well as a significant rivalry contest with USC. The women's conference play also welcomes the participation of student-athletes like JuJu Watkins, expected to make an impact for USC after their strong performance last season.

NBC Sports has prepared to stream three first-round games from the 2027 Big Ten Women’s Tournament on March 3, enhancing its commitment to collegiate athletics. Last season, the Big Ten equaled a record with 12 teams advancing to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.