University of Houston Athletics
Men’s Basketball Reveals 2026-27 Big 12 Schedule Matrix
6/10/2026 2:39:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Cougars learn schedule breakdown vs. Big 12 Conference opponents
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Men's Basketball program learned the breakdown of its 2026-27 Big 12 Conference opponents with the release of the league's schedule matrix on Thursday.Under the leadership of Head Coach Kelvin Sampson, Houston will compete in an 18-game schedule for the upcoming season.
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All Big 12 schools will play three schools in home-and-away series, six opponents at home only and six schools on the road only.
In 2026-27, Houston meets Arizona, Colorado and Texas Tech in home-and-away series.
BYU, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, TCU and Utah will visit Fertitta Center while the Cougars hit the road to meet Arizona State, Baylor, Cincinnati, Kansas State, UCF and West Virginia.
Opponents were selected based to best balance the schedule in terms of travel and competitiveness.
A full Big 12 schedule with game dates, times and broadcasting networks will be released at a later date.
2026-27 BIG 12 SCHEDULE MATRIX
| HOUSTON | KANSAS | |
| Home & Away: Arizona, Colorado, Texas Tech | Home & Away: Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas State | |
| Home Only: BYU, Iowa State, Kansas, Oklahoma State, TCU, Utah |
Home Only: Arizona State Colorado, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, UCF, West Virginia |
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| Away Only: Arizona State, Baylor, Cincinnati, Kansas State, UCF, West Virginia |
Away Only: Houston, Arizona, BYU, Cincinnati, TCU, Utah |
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| ARIZONA | KANSAS STATE | |
| Home & Away: Houston, Arizona State, BYU | Home & Away: Arizona State, Cincinnati, Kansas | |
| Home Only: Baylor, Colorado, Kansas, TCU, UCF, Utah | Home Only: Houston, Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech |
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| Away Only: Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, West Virginia |
Away Only: Baylor, BYU, Iowa State, UCF, Utah, West Virginia |
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| ARIZONA STATE | OKLAHOMA STATE | |
| Home & Away: Arizona, Kansas State, TCU | Home & Away: Iowa State, TCU, Utah | |
| Home Only: Houston, Baylor, BYU, Iowa State, UCF, Utah | Home Only: Arizona, Arizona State, Cincinnati, Colorado, Texas Tech, UCF |
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| Away Only: Cincinnati, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, West Virginia |
Away Only: Houston, Baylor, BYU, Kansas, Kansas State, West Virginia |
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| BAYLOR | TCU | |
| Home & Away: Colorado, Kansas, UCF | Home & Away: Arizona State, BYU, Oklahoma State | |
| Home Only: Houston, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, West Virginia |
Home Only: Baylor, Colorado, Kansas, Texas Tech, UCF, Utah |
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| Away Only: Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, TCU, Texas Tech, Utah |
Away Only: Houston, Arizona, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Kansas State, West Virginia |
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| BYU | TEXAS TECH | |
| Home & Away: Arizona, TCU, Utah | Home & Away: Houston, Cincinnati, UCF | |
| Home Only: Houston, Arizona, Arizona State, Kansas, TCU, UCF |
Home Only: Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, BYU, Iowa State, West Virginia |
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| Away Only: Baylor, BYU, Colorado, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Utah |
Away Only: Colorado, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State,TCU, Utah |
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| CINCINNATI | UCF | |
| Home & Away: Houston, Baylor, Utah | Home & Away: Baylor, Texas Tech, West Virginia | |
| Home Only: Arizona State, BYU, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Texas Tech, West Virginia |
Home Only: Houston, BYU, Colorado, Iowa State, Kansas State, Utah |
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| Away Only: Baylor, BYU, Colorado, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Utah |
Away Only: Arizona, Arizona State, Cincinnati, Kansas, Oklahoma State, TCU |
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| COLORADO | UTAH | |
| Home & Away: Houston, Baylor, Utah | Home & Away: BYU, Colorado, Oklahoma State | |
| Home Only: Arizona State, BYU, Cincinnati, Iowa State, Texas Tech, West Virginia |
Home Only: Baylor, Cincinnati, Kansas, Kansas State, Texas Tech, West Virginia |
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| Away Only: Arizona, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU, UCF |
Away Only: Houston, Arizona, Arizona State, Iowa State, TCU, UCF |
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| IOWA STATE | WEST VIRGINIA | |
| Home & Away: Kansas, Oklahoma State, West Virginia | Home & Away: Cincinnati, Iowa State, UCF | |
| Home Only: Arizona, BYU, Cincinnati, Kansas State, TCU, Utah |
Home Only: Houston, Arizona, Arizona State, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU |
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| Away Only: Houston, Arizona State, Baylor, Colorado, Texas Tech, UCF |
Away Only: Baylor, BYU, Colorado, Kansas, Texas Tech, Utah |
ABOUT the COUGARS
A year ago, Houston posted a 30-7 overall record and finished with a 14-4 mark in Big 12 play. It marked the Cougars' fifth straight 30-win season to tie the NCAA Division I record and was the team's ninth straight Top-Two conference finish, all under Sampson.
Houston advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the seventh consecutive season, extending the nation's longest active streak, and competed in the NCAA postseason for the eighth straight year, extending the school record.
Forward and three-year letterman Joseph Tugler returns after averaging 8.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and a team-high 5.3 blocked shots per game. He was honored as a Naismith National Defensive Player of the Year presented by MOLECULE finalist for the second straight season.
Junior guard Mercy Miller, sophomore forward Chase McCarty and sophomore guard Kordel Jefferson also return to lead a 2026-27 team which features eight newcomers.
BUY TICKETS
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective – and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
A year ago, Houston posted a 30-7 overall record and finished with a 14-4 mark in Big 12 play. It marked the Cougars' fifth straight 30-win season to tie the NCAA Division I record and was the team's ninth straight Top-Two conference finish, all under Sampson.
Houston advanced to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 for the seventh consecutive season, extending the nation's longest active streak, and competed in the NCAA postseason for the eighth straight year, extending the school record.
Forward and three-year letterman Joseph Tugler returns after averaging 8.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and a team-high 5.3 blocked shots per game. He was honored as a Naismith National Defensive Player of the Year presented by MOLECULE finalist for the second straight season.
Junior guard Mercy Miller, sophomore forward Chase McCarty and sophomore guard Kordel Jefferson also return to lead a 2026-27 team which features eight newcomers.
BUY TICKETS
Non-season ticket holders interested in purchasing season tickets are invited to place their names on the Season Ticket Wait List by clicking here.
SUPPORT YOUR COOGS
Fans can make a direct impact on the success of Houston Men's Basketball by supporting Linking Coogs – UH's NIL collective – and by joining the 50-50 Club, which provides financial support directly to Houston Men's Basketball for needs beyond its operating budget.
Fans who join the 50-50 Club will receive embroidered Jordan Brand team apparel, invitations to exclusive events, regular updates about the program and much more.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarMBK on X and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarMBK or by visiting the team's Instagram page at UHCougarMBK.
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