The wait is over for Southwestern Athletic Conference basketball fans.
The 2026-27 SWAC basketball season officially gets underway Monday, November 2, with men’s and women’s programs taking the court for the start of a new season.
Opening week features several intriguing matchups against Power Four opponents, including Jackson State visiting Texas Tech, Southern traveling to SMU, Alabama A&M facing Alabama, and Texas Southern taking on LSU.
With games scheduled across multiple platforms, SWAC fans will have several opportunities to follow their favorite programs throughout the opening week.
SWAC Women’s Basketball: November 2
| Matchup | Time (CT) | Broadcast |
| Alcorn State at Ole Miss | 11 a.m. | ESPN+ |
| Texas Southern at Tulane | 4 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Jackson State at Arizona State | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Southern at Oklahoma State | 5 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Talladega at Alabama A&M | 5:30 p.m. | SWAC TV |
| Alabama State at Auburn | 6 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Florida Memorial at Bethune-Cookman | 6 p.m. | SWAC TV |
| Grambling State at Iowa State | 6:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Texas A&M | 7 p.m. | SEC Network+ |
SWAC Men’s Basketball: November 2
| Matchup | Time (CT) | Broadcast |
| Paul Quinn at Prairie View A&M | 6 p.m. | SWAC TV |
| Jackson State at Texas Tech | 6 p.m. | CBS Sports Network |
| Southern at SMU | 7 p.m. | ACC Network |
| Alcorn State at Ole Miss | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+ |
| Alabama A&M vs. Oakwood | 7:30 p.m. | SWAC TV |
| Texas Southern at Grand Canyon | 8 p.m. | Mountain West+ |
Monday, November 2: Games to Watch
Jackson State at Texas Tech (Men)
Jackson State opens its season against Texas Tech in a nationally televised matchup on CBS Sports Network. It will be an early opportunity for the Tigers to make a statement against Big 12 competition.
Southern at SMU (Men)
The Jaguars head to Dallas to face SMU in another notable opening-night matchup, airing on the ACC Network.
Grambling State at Iowa State (Women)
Grambling State begins its campaign against Iowa State, giving the Lady Tigers an early challenge against a Big 12 opponent.
Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Texas A&M (Women)
The Golden Lions travel to College Station for a matchup against the Aggies on SEC Network+.
Additional SWAC Basketball Opening Week Schedule
Tuesday, November 3
Men’s Basketball
- Alabama State at Texas A&M – 7 p.m. (SEC Network+)
Women’s Basketball
- Florida A&M at UCF – 5:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Mississippi Valley State at Marquette – 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Wednesday, November 4
Women’s Basketball
- Arkansas-Pine Bluff at Tarleton State – 11 a.m. (ESPN+)
- Jackson State at Grand Canyon – 6 p.m. (Mountain West+)
- Wiley College at Prairie View A&M – 6 p.m. (SWAC TV)
Thursday, November 5
Men’s Basketball
- Howard at Alcorn State – 6 p.m. (SWAC TV)
- College of Biblical Studies at Prairie View A&M – 6 p.m. (SWAC TV)
- Jackson State at Tulane – 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Women’s Basketball
- Alabama A&M at Alabama – 6 p.m. (SEC Network+)
- Mississippi Valley State vs. Chicago State – 6 p.m.
- Bethune-Cookman vs. South Carolina State – 6 p.m.
- Grambling State at McNeese – 6:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Texas Southern at LSU – 7 p.m. (SEC Network+)
Friday, November 6
Men’s Basketball
- Texas Southern at LSU – 7 p.m. (SEC Network+)
- Mississippi Valley State at Oklahoma – 7 p.m. (SEC Network+)
- Southern at TCU – 7 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Alabama A&M at Mississippi University for Women – 7 p.m. (SWAC TV)
Saturday, November 7
Women’s Basketball
- Alabama State at West Georgia – 1 p.m. (ESPN+)
- Southern at Illinois – 2 p.m. (BIG+)
Men’s Basketball
- Prairie View A&M at Texas-Rio Grande Valley – 4:30 p.m. (ESPN+)
Sunday, November 8
Men’s Basketball
- Southern vs. Drake – 2 p.m.
Women’s Basketball
- Florida A&M at Florida State – 1 p.m. (ACC Network)
- Grambling State at Wisconsin – 2 p.m. (Broadcast TBA)
Where to Watch SWAC Basketball
Fans can follow opening week through several broadcast and streaming platforms:
- ESPN+
- CBS Sports Network
- SEC Network+
- ACC Network
- Mountain West+
- SWAC TV
- BIG+
Broadcast information is based on the conference’s published opening-week schedule.
SWAC basketball is officially back. From opening-night conference representation against major programs to a full slate of games across the first week, the 2026-27 season is ready to begin.
Which SWAC men’s or women’s basketball team are you watching this season?
