The University of Akron Athletics
Akron Basketball Selected for National TV Games as MAC Announces 2026-27 Broadcast Schedule
October 14 | Men's Basketball
AKRON, Ohio – The Akron men's basketball program will be featured in multiple nationally televised contests during the 2026-27 season as the Mid-American Conference announced its national basketball television broadcast schedule.
The Zips are scheduled to appear on CBS Sports Network and ESPN platforms during MAC play, with additional nationally televised opportunities available through the conference's 21-day wildcard selection process.
Akron's confirmed national television schedule includes three appearances on ESPN platforms and CBS Sports Network, highlighted by a pair of matchups against Miami and a road contest at Toledo.
The Zips will travel to Toledo on Friday, Jan. 15, for an 8 p.m. ET matchup on CBS Sports Network. Akron will also host Miami on Friday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2 before traveling to Miami on Friday, Jan. 22, for an 8 p.m. ET contest on ESPNU.
Additional broadcast selections will be announced 21 days before the scheduled contests, providing opportunities for more Akron games to be featured on national television.
The MAC's national television package will feature games on CBS Sports Network, ESPN2 and ESPNU, while ESPN+ will provide coverage of additional conference contests and the MAC Tournament.
The MAC Men's Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday, March 10, with first-round action on ESPN+. The men's quarterfinals follow Thursday, March 11, on ESPN+, before the semifinals air Friday, March 12, on CBS Sports Network at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET. The MAC Men's Basketball Championship is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, on ESPN2, with the tipoff time to be announced.
In addition to the nationally televised contests, all 12 MAC institutions will continue to participate in the league's school content production program with ESPN, providing additional opportunities for fans to follow conference basketball throughout the season. Games airing on ESPN networks will also be available through the ESPN App with TV Everywhere credentials.
Akron basketball season tickets and single-game tickets are available now at GoZips.com/Tickets or by calling or texting the Akron ticket office at 888-99-AKRON (25766). Fans also can visit The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Health Field, located at 375 E. Exchange St. near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Group experiences for the 2026-27 season also are available. Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at Akron basketball home games by visiting the Akron Athletics ticket page. Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for groups of 10 or more. Fan experiences are available on a first-come, first-served basis for Akron's home basketball games throughout the 2026-27 season.
Friday, Jan. 8 – Buffalo at Toledo, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Jan. 15 – Akron at Toledo, 8 p.m. ET
Friday, Jan. 22 – Kent State at Bowling Green, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Jan. 29 – Miami at Ohio, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 12 – 21-day wildcard selection, 5 p.m. ET; 21-day wildcard selection, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 19 – 21-day wildcard selection, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 26 – 21-day wildcard selection, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, March 5 – 21-day wildcard selection, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, March 12 – MAC Tournament Men's Semifinals, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET
Saturday, Jan. 16 – Miami at Kent State, 6 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Friday, Jan. 22 – Akron at Miami, 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Saturday, Feb. 6 – 21-day wildcard selection, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Friday, Feb. 26 – 21-day wildcard selection, 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Friday, March 5 – 21-day wildcard selection, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Wednesday, March 10 – MAC Tournament Men's First Round (ESPN+)
Thursday, March 11 – MAC Tournament Men's Quarterfinals (ESPN+)
Saturday, March 13 – MAC Tournament Men's Championship, time TBA (ESPN2)
The Zips are scheduled to appear on CBS Sports Network and ESPN platforms during MAC play, with additional nationally televised opportunities available through the conference's 21-day wildcard selection process.
Akron's confirmed national television schedule includes three appearances on ESPN platforms and CBS Sports Network, highlighted by a pair of matchups against Miami and a road contest at Toledo.
The Zips will travel to Toledo on Friday, Jan. 15, for an 8 p.m. ET matchup on CBS Sports Network. Akron will also host Miami on Friday, Jan. 8, at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2 before traveling to Miami on Friday, Jan. 22, for an 8 p.m. ET contest on ESPNU.
Additional broadcast selections will be announced 21 days before the scheduled contests, providing opportunities for more Akron games to be featured on national television.
The MAC's national television package will feature games on CBS Sports Network, ESPN2 and ESPNU, while ESPN+ will provide coverage of additional conference contests and the MAC Tournament.
The MAC Men's Basketball Tournament begins Wednesday, March 10, with first-round action on ESPN+. The men's quarterfinals follow Thursday, March 11, on ESPN+, before the semifinals air Friday, March 12, on CBS Sports Network at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET. The MAC Men's Basketball Championship is scheduled for Saturday, March 13, on ESPN2, with the tipoff time to be announced.
In addition to the nationally televised contests, all 12 MAC institutions will continue to participate in the league's school content production program with ESPN, providing additional opportunities for fans to follow conference basketball throughout the season. Games airing on ESPN networks will also be available through the ESPN App with TV Everywhere credentials.
AKRON BASKETBALL TICKETS
Akron basketball season tickets and single-game tickets are available now at GoZips.com/Tickets or by calling or texting the Akron ticket office at 888-99-AKRON (25766). Fans also can visit The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium-Summa Health Field, located at 375 E. Exchange St. near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SAVE WITH GROUPS
Group experiences for the 2026-27 season also are available. Individual and corporate groups can plan a memorable experience at Akron basketball home games by visiting the Akron Athletics ticket page. Discounted group tickets and fan experiences are available for groups of 10 or more. Fan experiences are available on a first-come, first-served basis for Akron's home basketball games throughout the 2026-27 season.
2026-27 MAC Men's Basketball National Television Schedule
CBS Sports Network
Saturday, Jan. 2 – Eastern Michigan at Miami, 2 p.m. ETFriday, Jan. 8 – Buffalo at Toledo, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Jan. 15 – Akron at Toledo, 8 p.m. ET
Friday, Jan. 22 – Kent State at Bowling Green, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Jan. 29 – Miami at Ohio, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 12 – 21-day wildcard selection, 5 p.m. ET; 21-day wildcard selection, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 19 – 21-day wildcard selection, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, Feb. 26 – 21-day wildcard selection, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, March 5 – 21-day wildcard selection, 7 p.m. ET
Friday, March 12 – MAC Tournament Men's Semifinals, 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET
ESPN Networks
Friday, Jan. 8 – Miami at Akron, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2)Saturday, Jan. 16 – Miami at Kent State, 6 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Friday, Jan. 22 – Akron at Miami, 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Saturday, Feb. 6 – 21-day wildcard selection, 6 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Friday, Feb. 26 – 21-day wildcard selection, 8 p.m. ET (ESPNU)
Friday, March 5 – 21-day wildcard selection, 9 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Wednesday, March 10 – MAC Tournament Men's First Round (ESPN+)
Thursday, March 11 – MAC Tournament Men's Quarterfinals (ESPN+)
Saturday, March 13 – MAC Tournament Men's Championship, time TBA (ESPN2)
Wednesday, April 22
Wednesday, April 22
Wednesday, April 22
Wednesday, April 22
