Western Kentucky University Athletics announced Oct. 15 that television assignments and tip times have been set for the 2026-27 Hilltopper men’s basketball schedule, including the team’s Oct. 20 exhibition against Bowling Green at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green.
The “Battle of Bowling Green” exhibition is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Central Time, according to the announcement. The announcement lists the exhibition but does not specify a broadcast platform.
WKU is scheduled to play at least 10 nationally televised games, with eight on CBS Sports Network and one each on ESPN2 and FS1, the athletics department said. The schedule also includes at least 19 games on ESPN+, while the Indiana exhibition is set to stream on B1G+, the Richmond game on PassThaBall and the Tulane matchup on Spiideo, according to the announcement.
The Hilltoppers open their regular season at home against Morehead State on Nov. 2 and Kentucky Wesleyan on Nov. 5; both games are set for 6:30 p.m. on ESPN+, WKU said. Other home dates include Campbellsville on Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m., and Belmont on Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m., both on ESPN+, according to the schedule.
WKU’s Conference USA schedule begins on the road at Kennesaw State on Dec. 31 at 5 p.m. on ESPN2, the announcement said. The team’s regular-season finale is scheduled for March 6 at home against Kennesaw State at 2 p.m. on ESPN+, according to WKU Athletics.
Season and single-game tickets are on sale, the announcement said. Men’s basketball season tickets start at $75 per seat, plus an additional Hilltopper Athletic Foundation donation; fans can call 1-800-5-BIGRED or visit the WKU ticket office at E.A. Diddle Arena, according to the athletics department.
