The 2026-27 college basketball season will begin on November 1. Notre Dame and Villanova will open the season Sunday morning (ET) in Rome.
There will be more than 100 more games on Monday, Nov. 2.
Generally speaking, the nonconference portion of the college basketball season stretches from the first week of November through the last week of December. After that, conference play begins.
Conference tournaments that determine March Madness automatic bids usually start at the end of February or the beginning of March.
NCAA Tournament betting lines are finally released once the tournament is revealed on Selection Sunday.
NCAA Basketball Season Schedule & Dates
| Event | 2026-27 Season Dates |
|---|---|
| Regular Season Begins | Nov. 1, 2026 |
| Conference Season Begins | Late December 2026 |
| Conference Tournaments Begin | Early March 2027 |
| Selection Sunday | March 14, 2027 |
| First NCAA Tournament Game | March 16, 2027 |
| Men's National Championship | April 5, 2027 |
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