The Big 12 Conference announced the television designations and tip-off times for the 2026-27 BYU men's basketball schedule on Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 13, 2026. The upcoming schedule includes a matchup against Arizona State, which will be led by head coach Randy Bennett in his first season, a development that follows the Big 12's release of the full conference slate on Sept. 17, 2026.
Television and Nonconference Schedule
The Cougars are set to open their 2026-27 season on Nov. 2 against Ohio State on FS1. As the conference schedule progresses, BYU will host a series of nonconference and conference games, including a home matchup against Utah State on Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. on FS1 and a game against Cal State Fullerton on Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m. on CBS Sports Network.
Broadcast Details
Of the 18 games in the Big 12 conference schedule, 17 will be broadcast on linear television. Ten of those league games are scheduled to air on the ESPN Family of Networks, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPNU. Additionally, BYU is scheduled to appear on TNT, FOX, and Peacock during Big 12 play. Games not selected for specific television designations will be available via ESPN+.
Conference Season Overview
The Big 12 regular season play is scheduled to begin on Jan. 2, 2027, and will conclude on March 6, 2027. Following the regular season, the conference will host the Phillips 66 Big 12 Men's Basketball Tournament at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City from Tuesday, March 9 to Saturday, March 13, 2027.
Conference and NBA Success
The upcoming season follows a high-performing year for the conference in 2026. The Big 12 saw eight teams qualify for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, with three schools reaching the Sweet 16 and Arizona advancing to the Final Four. The conference also saw record-breaking success at the 2026 NBA Draft, which included 13 overall selections and nine first-round selections. Notably, the draft featured the No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks: BYU's AJ Dybantsa and Kansas' Darryn Peterson.
Recruiting and Talent
The 2026-27 season is expected to feature significant young talent, with 247Sports reporting that six incoming recruits are ranked in the top 25 of the class of 2026, including three in the top five. Additionally, 247Sports ranks five Big 12 schools within its top 25 high school recruiting classes for 2026.
Key Conference Matchups
BYU's conference schedule includes several high-stakes matchups. The Cougars will host Cincinnati on Jan. 6 at 8:30 p.m. on FS1 and will face Kansas on Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. on ESPN. Other notable conference games include a matchup against Arizona on Jan. 12 at 9 p.m. on ESPN and a game against Utah on Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. on TNT. BYU will also face Iowa State on Jan. 20 at 7 p.m. on FS1 and West Virginia on Jan. 23 at Noon on FOX/FS1.
Arizona State Outlook
The Arizona State Sun Devils, entering their first season under head coach Randy Bennett, will host several marquee opponents at Desert Financial Arena. Bennett's squad is scheduled to host BYU on Jan. 2, UCF on Jan. 9, Kansas State on Jan. 19, Houston on Jan. 23, TCU on Feb. 6, Arizona on Feb. 13, Iowa State on Feb. 19, Utah on Feb. 23, and Baylor on March 2. The Sun Devils will also face road tests against TCU, Texas Tech, Arizona, West Virginia, Cincinnati, Kansas, Kansas State, Colorado, and Oklahoma State.
