The Boilermakers will play 10 home games and 10 road games as they chase another Big Ten title.
The Big Ten Conference released its 2026-27 basketball schedules this week, finalizing 20-game conference slates for member universities including Wisconsin, Purdue, Nebraska, Iowa, and Penn State.
With 18 teams now competing in the league, the Big Ten maintains its 20-game format, with 14 schools advancing to the 2027 Big Ten Tournament set for March 3-7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
Purdue begins Big Ten play December 1 against Iowa at Mackey Arena, while Wisconsin opens conference play December 5 hosting Illinois. Nebraska launches its conference schedule December 2 by hosting Ohio State.
Season ticket holders and athletic donors receive priority access to single-game tickets beginning September 23. Public sales for regular-season tickets begin October 1 as schools manage demand for marquee matchups.
The 2026-27 regular season concludes February 28, positioning teams for the final push toward postseason play. Programs must navigate complex travel schedules and high-stakes conference games to secure favorable tournament seeding.