Butler has finalized its non-conference regular-season basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season, featuring three home games at Hinkle Fieldhouse. The Bulldogs will face Northeastern (Nov. 19), Presbyterian (Dec. 2), and USC Upstate (Dec. 16). The team’s home schedule includes eight regular-season games and two exhibitions. Butler's head coach Ronald Nored is in charge after a decade in the NBA, and the team boasts a mix of returning starters and talented newcomers.

By the Numbers
  • Bulldogs are 1-0 against Presbyterian with a 76-67 victory on Dec. 18, 2018.
  • Three incoming transfers averaged double figures last season: Treyson Anderson, Jordan Ellerbee, and Christian Moore.
State of Play
  • The Bulldogs will host all 10 BIG EAST rivals at Hinkle Fieldhouse this season.
  • Season tickets are currently on sale, with interested fans encouraged to contact the ticket office.
What's Next

As the season approaches, Butler will announce tip times and TV assignments for the non-conference match-ups. With a blend of returning talent and promising newcomers, the team looks to build momentum early in the season.

Bottom Line

Butler’s non-conference schedule is strategically designed to maximize home game opportunities and develop team chemistry ahead of a competitive season in the BIG EAST. Fans should secure season tickets to support the Bulldogs in what promises to be an exciting season.