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The Kansas Jayhawks will give fans an early look at their 2026-27 roster this fall with three home exhibition games at Allen Fieldhouse. Expect high-profile opponents, new faces, and plenty of buzz as Bill Self’s squad prepares for the regular season.
Where to watch each Jayhawks exhibition live
All three preseason contests will be available to stream or watch on television. Broadcast partners and streaming platforms have the rights for the KU exhibition slate.
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Kansas basketball preseason exhibition schedule: full dates, opponents and TV channels
- Television: ESPN, ESPNU
- Streaming: Fubo, ESPN app
Fubo streams ESPN channels and offers a trial for new users. The two marquee preseason matchups—against Louisville and Duke—are available on Fubo as well as ESPN platforms.
Exhibition game dates and key viewing info
Kansas will host three warmup games in October. The first contest has already been completed and the other two will help shape expectations.
- Oct. 16 — vs. Pittsburg State: Kansas 80, Pittsburg State 62. Tip: 8 p.m. ET.
- Oct. 21 — vs. Louisville: Tipoff 7 p.m. ET. Watch on ESPNU and via streaming.
- Oct. 25 — vs. Duke: Tipoff 1 p.m. ET. Broadcast on ESPN and available on Fubo and the ESPN app.
What the exhibition slate reveals about roster changes
Bill Self has retooled the roster, adding elite talent and experienced transfers. These preseason games will be the first chance to see how new pieces fit.
- Tyran Stokes — the top-ranked high school recruit is already drawing attention.
- Taylen Kinney — fellow freshman expected to contribute early.
- Keanu Dawes — a transfer from Utah bringing varsity experience.
- Leroy Blyden Jr. — the Toledo transfer adds depth and muscle.
With roster turnover common in modern college hoops, preseason exhibitions will show chemistry and rotations.
Opening night and the early regular-season road map
The Jayhawks open the 2026-27 regular season at Allen Fieldhouse. Mark your calendars for November.
- Season opener: Monday, Nov. 2 vs. Fordham at Allen Fieldhouse.
- Time: TBA
First five regular-season matchups to watch
After the opener, Kansas faces a mix of nonconference power and tournament-style events that will test the roster early.
- Nov. 2 — vs. Fordham — Time: TBD
- Nov. 6 — vs. Middle Tennessee — Time: TBD
- Nov. 10 — vs. Kentucky* — 9:30 p.m. ET (Champions Classic, United Center, Chicago)
- Nov. 17 — vs. UNLV^ — 9:30 p.m. ET (Players Era, Las Vegas)
- Nov. 18 — vs. Auburn or West Virginia^ — Time: TBD (Players Era, Las Vegas)
* Champions Classic at United Center, Chicago. ^ Players Era at Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas.
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