Auburn’s 2026-27 SEC basketball schedule was released with dates, times, and TV assignments, setting the stage for a season loaded with televised matchups. The Tigers will open their SEC campaign on January 2 at Texas A&M, a game that could carry extra weight given last season's narrow 90-88 loss to the Aggies, where a last-second three-pointer by Keshawn Murphy was ruled too late to count.
Four days after the Texas A&M opener, Auburn will host Tennessee at Neville Arena. The Volunteers visit on January 6 at 6 p.m. CT with the game slated for ESPN2 or ESPNU. Auburn and Tennessee regularly produce physical contests, and this one will be no different. The schedule also includes three meetings with Alabama, beginning with an exhibition on October 22 in Birmingham. Their first official SEC clash is set for January 30 in Tuscaloosa, airing on ESPN or ESPN2 in the early evening. The regular-season finale between the in-state rivals happens on March 6 in Auburn at 5 p.m. CT on the SEC Network.
Auburn’s slate shows a heavy presence on ESPN platforms and the SEC Network. Besides the Alabama games, the Tigers will appear on ESPN or ESPN2 against Texas on January 12, Florida on February 9, and Kentucky on February 27. The Florida game will be a home fixture starting at 6 p.m. CT on ESPN2, while the Kentucky trip has a tentative afternoon kickoff time. The Tigers also have five Saturday home dates scheduled at Neville Arena, including matchups with Georgia, Ole Miss, Oklahoma, LSU, and Alabama.
The SEC schedule is crowded with Tuesday and Saturday games, offering fans plenty of opportunities to watch. Auburn faces a variety of opponents in the coming months, including road games at Vanderbilt, LSU, South Carolina, Arkansas, and Ole Miss. Tuesday night games are often on SEC Network or ESPN channels, with tip-offs ranging from early evening to late night.
Head coach Steven Pearl and his team enter the season aiming to improve after missing the NCAA Tournament last year. The Tigers will need to perform consistently through a demanding SEC schedule that features several nationally televised contests. The January 2 opener against Texas A&M on SEC Network at 7:30 p.m. CT kicks things off, followed by a quick turnaround for the Tennessee home game.
The full broadcast schedule lists times and networks for every conference game: SEC Network will host multiple midweek and weekend games, while ESPN and its family of networks cover several marquee matchups. The season includes a Saturday morning game against Missouri on February 20 at 11 a.m. CT on ESPN, adding variety to the viewing options.
Auburn’s 2026-27 SEC basketball broadcast schedule provides clear information for fans planning to follow the Tigers through a challenging campaign. The team’s performance across these televised games will be closely watched as they look to return to March Madness.
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