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Men's Basketball 2026-27 TV Schedule Announced
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 | Men's Basketball
Florida men's basketball announced game times and television information for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, a slate packed with national broadcasts across ESPN's platforms.
In addition to their Feb. 27 broadcast appearance on ABC, the Gators could play up to 19 more regular season games on ESPN or ESPN2. Additional games appear on SEC Network and ESPNU with a pair of nonconference games streaming on SEC+ and the ESPN app.
The Gators' home slate includes Saturday matinees for their showdowns vs. Vanderbilt (Jan. 9, 11 a.m.), Texas (Feb. 6, noon) and Missouri (Feb. 13, noon). Florida's regular season finale against Kentucky will be at 4 or 4:30 p.m. on March 6.
Florida returns 82% of its scoring from last season's SEC championship team and will open the regular season in Tampa vs. Miami on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m., airing on ESPN2.
2026-27 Florida Men's Basketball TV Schedule
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In addition to their Feb. 27 broadcast appearance on ABC, the Gators could play up to 19 more regular season games on ESPN or ESPN2. Additional games appear on SEC Network and ESPNU with a pair of nonconference games streaming on SEC+ and the ESPN app.
The Gators' home slate includes Saturday matinees for their showdowns vs. Vanderbilt (Jan. 9, 11 a.m.), Texas (Feb. 6, noon) and Missouri (Feb. 13, noon). Florida's regular season finale against Kentucky will be at 4 or 4:30 p.m. on March 6.
Florida returns 82% of its scoring from last season's SEC championship team and will open the regular season in Tampa vs. Miami on Nov. 2 at 6 p.m., airing on ESPN2.
2026-27 Florida Men's Basketball TV Schedule
| Date | Day | Opponent | Location | Time | TV |
| Nov. 2 | Monday | Miami (Orion180 Tip-Off) | Tampa, FL | 6 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Nov. 5 | Thursday | JACKSONVILLE | GAINESVILLE, FL | 8 p.m. | SEC+ |
| Nov. 10 | Tuesday | Florida State | Tallahassee, FL | 6 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Nov. 13 | Friday | MERRIMACK | GAINESVILLE, FL | 7 p.m. | SEC Net. |
| Nov. 17 | Tuesday | Notre Dame (Players Era) | Las Vegas, NV | 4:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Nov. 18 | Wednesday | Houston/Rutgers (Players Era) | Las Vegas, NV | 2/4:30p | TBD |
| Nov. 19 | Thursday | AU/Kan/UNLV/WV (Players Era) | Las Vegas, NV | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 24 | Tuesday | MILWAUKEE | GAINESVILLE, FL | 7 p.m. | SEC+ |
| Dec. 1 | Tuesday | DUKE (SEC/ACC Challenge) | GAINESVILLE, FL | 9:30 p.m. | ESPN |
| Dec. 6 | Sunday | VERMONT | GAINESVILLE, FL | 12 p.m. | SEC Net. |
| Dec. 12 | Saturday | Georgia Tech (HOF Series) | Orlando, FL | 12 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Dec. 18 | Friday | Grand Canyon (Jax Hoops) | Jacksonville, FL | 6 p.m. | ESPNU |
| Dec. 21 | Monday | FLORIDA A&M | GAINESVILLE, FL | 7 p.m. | SEC Net. |
| Dec. 29 | Tuesday | LONG ISLAND | GAINESVILLE, FL | 6 p.m. | SEC Net. |
| Jan. 2 | Saturday | Texas | Austin, TX | 6 p.m. | ESPN/2 |
| Jan. 6 | Wednesday | OKLAHOMA | GAINESVILLE, FL | 9 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Jan 9 | Saturday | VANDERBILT | GAINESVILLE, FL | 11 a.m. | ESPN |
| Jan. 13 | Wednesday | Mississippi State | Starkville, MS | 9 p.m. | ESPN2/U |
| Jan. 16 | Saturday | Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | 2 p.m. | ESPN/2 |
| Jan. 20 | Wednesday | TEXAS A&M | GAINESVILLE, FL | 7 p.m. | ESPN2/U |
| Jan. 23 | Saturday | Georgia | Athens, GA | 4 p.m. | ESPN/2/U |
| Jan. 30 | Saturday | Tennessee | Knoxville, TN | 8/8:30p | ESPN/2 |
| Feb. 2 | Tuesday | SOUTH CAROLINA | GAINESVILLE, FL | 7 p.m. | SEC Net. |
| Feb. 6 | Saturday | TEXAS | GAINESVILLE, FL | 12 p.m. | ESPN |
| Feb. 9 | Tuesday | Auburn | Auburn, AL | 7 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Feb. 13 | Saturday | MISSOURI | GAINESVILLE, FL | 12 p.m. | ESPN/2 |
| Feb. 17 | Wednesday | LSU | Baton Rouge, LA | 8 p.m. | SEC Net. |
| Feb. 20 | Saturday | GEORGIA | GAINESVILLE, FL | 8:30 p.m. | SEC Net. |
| Feb. 24 | Wednesday | OLE MISS | GAINESVILLE, FL | 9 p.m. | ESPN/2 |
| Feb. 27 | Saturday | Arkansas | Fayetteville, AR | 3 p.m. | ABC |
| March 2 | Tuesday | South Carolina | Columbia, SC | 8 p.m. | SEC Net. |
| March 6 | Saturday | KENTUCKY | GAINESVILLE, FL | 4/4:30p | ESPN |
Get Swamp Certified
Gator fans can verify their identity to become Swamp Certified and unlock access to exclusive ticket opportunities, including select presales before tickets go on sale to the general public. Fans are also encouraged to complete the Gators Ticket Interest Form to receive information on future ticket opportunities, including mini plans, single-game tickets, premium seating and group options.
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