The Iowa Hawkeyes are riding high after an unforgettable Elite Eight run, and the excitement is only building for Year 2 under head coach Ben McCollum. Fresh off signing a six-year contract extension, the Hawkeyes got another reason to look ahead on Tuesday, when the Big Ten unveiled the single and double play opponents for the 2026-27 conference schedule.

This marks the first official piece of the puzzle for Iowa's upcoming season, giving fans a clear picture of which teams will visit Carver-Hawkeye Arena and which ones the Hawkeyes will face on the road. With the Big Ten expanding its footprint, the schedule features a mix of familiar rivals and new faces from the West Coast.

Iowa's 2026-27 Big Ten Home Games:
Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Oregon, Penn State, Washington

Iowa's 2026-27 Big Ten Away Games:
Illinois, Michigan, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC

The Hawkeyes will play a total of 20 conference games, with seven home and seven away matchups already set. The remaining six games—along with specific dates, tip-off times, and TV assignments—will be announced later. For now, though, Iowa fans can start circling key home showdowns against traditional powers like Indiana and Michigan State, while road trips to UCLA and USC add a fresh West Coast flavor to the slate.

With McCollum at the helm and momentum building, the 2026-27 season is shaping up to be another thrilling chapter in Iowa basketball history. Stay tuned for more schedule updates as they drop.