Syracuse's men's basketball schedule for the 2026-27 season features home-and-home series with traditional rival Pittsburgh and Stanford, as announced by the ACC. Each ACC team’s schedule includes a home-and-home with a rival, an additional home-and-home, and a mix of home and away contests against the league's teams. Notably, Syracuse will miss facing NC State that season while hosting key teams like Duke and North Carolina.

By the Numbers
  • Syracuse has played Pittsburgh 130 times, the most against any current ACC team.
  • The Orange and Stanford have only met twice, the fewest encounters with an ACC opponent.
Yes, But

While Syracuse faces off against strong teams who had NCAA Tournament appearances, NC State's absence raises questions about the balance of competition in the schedule. The impact on rivalry dynamics with traditional foes will also be scrutinized.

State of Play
  • Syracuse hosts key home games against Duke, Boston College, North Carolina, and others.
  • Under first-year coach Gerry McNamara, the Orange will aim to build on past performances against historically strong rivals.
What's Next

The complete schedule, including game dates and broadcast information, will be released in September. Fans can expect high-stakes matchups especially in home games against traditional rivals.

Bottom Line

Syracuse's 2026-27 ACC schedule aims to excite fans with competitive matchups, emphasizing the rivalries while sparking interest with notable absences, potentially altering the landscape of their conference encounters.