First Round Matchups Announced for 2026-27 MAC-SBC Challenge - Ohio University

First Round of the 2026-27 MAC-SBC Challenge Announced

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt will begin the fourth season of the MAC-SBC Challenge on Monday, November 2.

Matchups Announced for First Round of MAC-SBC Challenge

The Mid-American Conference on Thursday afternoon announced the first round of matchups with the Sun Belt for the MAC-SBC Challenge.

Fourth Season of MAC-SBC Challenge Tips Off in November 2026 - Georgia State University

ATLANTA – The MAC-SBC Challenge returns for its fourth season in 2026-27, continuing the scheduling alliance between the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) and the Mid-American Conference (MAC) with men's and women's basketball.

First Round Matchups Announced for 2026-27 MAC-SBC Challenge - Ohio University

CLEVELAND – The MAC-SBC Challenge – the fourth installment of a scheduling alliance in men's and women's basketball – will tip off on Monday, Nov. 2. The 12 Sun Belt Conference (SBC) programs will host MAC counterparts, while the 12 Mid-American Conference (MAC) women's teams will welcome Sun Belt teams.

Miami Starts Season at James Madison in MAC-SBC Challenge

CLEVELAND, Ohio – On Thursday afternoon, the Mid-American Conference announced that the Miami University men's basketball team will travel to James Madison in the MAC versus Sun Belt Challenge on Monday, Nov. 2.