CBS, CBS Sports Network and TNT Sports 2026-27 college basketball schedule features 460 games

CBS and TNT announced their full schedule of games for the 2026-27 college basketball season on Monday, which features 465 games through the NCAA Tournament , including 390 regular-season and conference-tournament games across CBS, CBS Sports Network, TNT and truTV, as well as all 75 games of the 2027 NCAA Tournament.

The schedule, which features teams from 27 different conferences, begins on Nov. 2 with a marquee doubleheader on TNT. Purdue will face Gonzaga in the opening game in Las Vegas, followed by Arizona taking on UCLA in a matchup of former Pac-12 foes.

Teams from the preseason AP Top 25 poll will make 71 regular-season appearances across CBS, CBS Sports Network and TNT, with Gonzaga leading the way with 10 appearances. UConn (nine), St. John's (eight), Arizona (seven), and Michigan State (six) will also be frequent teams appearing on the networks.

CBS coverage will begin on Nov. 20, when Kentucky faces Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium. The following week, Arkansas will face Michigan State on Nov. 26 in the CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic, marking the third consecutive year CBS has broadcast a marquee game on Thanksgiving. 

The CBS Sports Classic will take place on Dec. 19, featuring a doubleheader between Kansas vs. Ohio State and Kentucky vs. North Carolina.

For the 29th time, CBS will present the Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament Semifinals (March 13) and the Big Ten title game (March 14). Later in the day, CBS will broadcast the NCAA Tournament Selection Show.

The NCAA Tournament Championship Game will be April 5 on CBS.

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