The Akron men's basketball team will kick off their 2026-27 conference season on December 2 against Ball State at James A. Rhodes Arena. The women's team will begin their conference play shortly after, hosting UMass on January 2. Both teams will play a full slate of Mid-American Conference matchups before concluding their regular seasons in early March, with the MAC tournaments scheduled for March 10-13 in Cleveland.

By the Numbers
  • The men's team will host 10 conference games and travel for 11 conference games.
  • The regular season for men's basketball concludes on March 5, while women's basketball wraps up on March 6.
State of Play
  • The men's and women's teams are preparing for their upcoming conference schedules.
  • The conference slate was unveiled recently, sparking interest among fans and stakeholders.
What's Next

Fans can anticipate the full television schedule for both men's and women's basketball to be released in October, increasing engagement as the season approaches.

Bottom Line

Akron basketball is gearing up to start its conference season, which is crucial for postseason qualifications. Following a competitive schedule, the focus will shift to the MAC tournament, where the top-performing teams will vie for a chance at the title.