The American Conference has released the men's basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season, detailing UAB's home and away matchups. UAB will compete against six opponents both home and away, and face the remaining six either at home or on the road. The season kicks off on December 30, 2026, and wraps up on March 7, 2027. Key home games will include North Texas, Tulane, and UTSA, while the Blazers will travel to face Wichita State, South Florida, and Rice. Under Andy Kennedy鈥檚 leadership, UAB has notched 145 wins since 2020, ranking them 16th nationally during this period.

By the Numbers
  • UAB finished 10-2 overall on the road in the 2025-26 season, going 9-0 in conference road games.
  • During Kennedy鈥檚 tenure, UAB captured two conference championships in 2022 and 2024.
State of Play
  • UAB will play against Memphis, Charlotte, Tulsa, Florida Atlantic, Temple, and East Carolina twice this season.
  • The upcoming championship will be held at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, in March 2027.
What's Next

Looking ahead, UAB aims to strengthen its position in the American Conference following a strong previous season and hopes to build on its successful track record under Kennedy. The performance in the upcoming season will be critical as the Blazers seek to secure their place in the conference championship once again.

Bottom Line

UAB enters the 2026-27 season with a solid history under Coach Andy Kennedy and aims to leverage its strong road performance to contend for another conference title. The development of young players and strategic matchups will be crucial for achieving their goals.