Alabama basketball sets 2026-27 tipoff times and TV schedule
The Crimson Tide opens against Sam Houston on Nov. 3, with several major nonconference games assigned start times and networks. Some late-November tournament details remain open.
Alabama announced tipoff times and television assignments for its 2026-27 men's basketball schedule on Monday, Oct. 19, giving fans start times and viewing information for the nonconference slate before the Crimson Tide opens against Sam Houston at Coleman Coliseum on Nov. 3. That opener is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Central time on SEC Network+.
The update fills in nonconference broadcast details, according to 247Sports. The Southeastern Conference had released times and networks for Alabama's 2027 league games earlier in October, after announcing conference opponents in June. The first SEC game is scheduled for Jan. 2 at Mississippi State, with a 5 p.m. Central tipoff on SEC Network.
Alabama's major nonconference tipoff times
Alabama is scheduled to face Baylor on Nov. 24 at 9 p.m. Central on ESPN in the Players Era Tournament. Its Dec. 2 road game at Miami, part of the SEC-ACC Challenge, is set for 8:15 p.m. Central on ESPN. The Crimson Tide then plays Houston in the Jimmy V Classic on Dec. 8 at 5:30 p.m. Central, also on ESPN.
The Dec. 12 meeting with St. John's is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Central on ESPN at Legacy Arena in Birmingham as part of the C.M. Newton Classic. Other December assignments listed by 247Sports include a Dec. 16 game at South Florida at 6 p.m. Central on ESPN2 and a Dec. 21 game against Iowa at 6 p.m. Central on Peacock.
Players Era Tournament fixtures still to be settled
The late-November tournament slate is not fully set. Alabama's Nov. 26 opponent could be Gonzaga or Kansas State, according to 247Sports, but the tipoff time and channel remain undetermined. Another game is listed for Nov. 27 or 28, with its opponent and start time still to be decided. Fans planning around those fixtures will need the remaining tournament assignments before they have a complete viewing schedule.
Before the regular-season opener, coach Nate Oats and Alabama are scheduled to face Auburn in their final preseason exhibition, called ‘The Feud,’ at 7 p.m. Central on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, The Tuscaloosa News reported. The Sam Houston game follows on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Coleman Coliseum.
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Sources and context
- Tip off times for every Alabama men's basketball 2026-27 season gameThe Tuscaloosa News (republished by Yahoo Sports)
- Tip-off times, TV networks for Alabama basketball's full 2026-27 regular season schedule247Sports
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