The University of Akron Athletics
First Round of the 2026-27 MAC-SBC Challenge Announced
July 02 | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball
CLEVELAND, Ohio -Â The Mid-American Conference and Sun Belt will begin the fourth season of the MAC-SBC Challenge on Monday, November 2.
The MAC-SBC Challenge was recently extended through the 2028-29 season.
The men's basketball team travels to Louisiana for the first round, while the women will host South Alabama.
The second round, scheduled for Saturday, February 6, will feature Sun Belt women's teams hosting MAC opponents and MAC men's teams hosting Sun Belt opponents.
Each MAC and Sun Belt team included in the MAC-SBC Challenge is guaranteed one home and one away game each season.
Scheduling assistance is provided by Ordinal Sports Group. In addition to relevant NET data, geography and frequency of past contests are considered in determining the matchups.
Each MAC-SBC Challenge game will be carried on an ESPN platform.
2026-27
Nov. 2 – Sun Belt Women at MAC Women
Nov. 2 – MAC Men at Sun Belt Men
Feb. 6 – MAC Women at Sun Belt Women
Feb. 6 – Sun Belt Men at MAC Men
Secure your seats today for an action-packed 2026-27 basketball season! Season tickets for both Men's and Women's Basketball are now on sale - don't miss a moment of the excitement!
Click Here to select your seats for the 2026-27 Men's Basketball season.
Click Here to select your seats for the 2026-27 Women's Basketball season.
For assistance or questions, please contact the Akron Athletics Ticket Office by calling 888-992-5766, emailing tickets@uakron.edu or visiting The C.P. and Cornelia S. Chima Athletics Ticket Office at InfoCision Stadium Summa Health Field (located at 375 E. Exchange Street, near Gate 1 at the southwest corner of the venue, at the corner of E. Exchange and S. Union streets) Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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