UNC men's basketball opens Michael Malone era with full 2026-27 schedule
The gist
UNC opens its 117th season and the Michael Malone era at home vs. Western Carolina on Nov. 2.
The slate includes Kentucky at Madison Square Garden and two Duke matchups.
How it unfolded
- Aug 20, 2026UNC announces its non-conference schedule, including Nov. 27 vs. West Virginia in Charlotte, Dec. 12 at Georgetown, Dec. 15 vs. NC State in Greensboro and Dec. 19 vs. Kentucky in New York City.
- Sep 9, 2026The ACC releases the 2026-27 schedule; UNC opens ACC play at home vs. Cal on Dec. 30, with 18 regular-season ACC games and the ACC Tournament set for March 9-13 in Greensboro.
- Sep 24, 2026Start times are set for three preseason games: Oct. 9 vs. USC, Oct. 18 at Indiana and Oct. 27 vs. Charlotte.