The University of Iowa men鈥檚 basketball team has released its nonconference schedule for the 2026-27 season, with 11 of the 12 games set to be played in Iowa. The schedule includes eight games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena, two neutral site games in Des Moines, and one in Sioux City. The season kicks off with home games against Lipscomb and Eastern Illinois before the team faces Virginia Tech and Creighton in neutral locations. Their only road game will be against Xavier in Cincinnati on November 20. The nonconference slate concludes with a matchup against South Dakota on December 29.

By the Numbers
  • 11 of 12 nonconference games played in Iowa.
  • 8 games at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.
State of Play
  • The schedule features key matchups against Virginia Tech and Creighton at neutral sites.
  • Upcoming games include a highly anticipated Iowa Corn Cy-Hawk Series against Iowa State on December 10.
What's Next

The complete game schedule, including times and TV information, will be announced later. Season tickets are currently available for purchase. The team's performance during these nonconference games may influence their ranking heading into conference play.

Bottom Line

Iowa's nonconference schedule emphasizes local engagement with the majority of games played at home, potentially boosting fan support and attendance, making it a critical part of their season preparations.