ST. LOUIS – Saint Louis University head men's basketball coach Josh Schertz today announced the Billikens' 2026-27 non-conference schedule, a slate featuring 11 games in the St. Louis area, including 10 at Chaifetz Arena and one at Enterprise Center, along with marquee road and neutral-site matchups.

Game times, television designations and the Atlantic 10 Conference schedule will be announced at a later date.

Fans can place a deposit for 2026-27 Billiken men's basketball season tickets by clicking here.

"I am really pleased with the schedule we were able to put together," Schertz said. "We'll have plenty of quality opportunities at home, on the road and at neutral sites that will challenge us throughout the non-conference season. Our fans will have the chance to watch 10 games at Chaifetz Arena, plus another at Enterprise Center. We look forward to doing the hard work to meet the challenges ahead, and can't wait to see Billiken fans on Oct. 23 as we begin a new journey together."

Saint Louis opens the exhibition season with a road trip to Nebraska on Oct. 9 before returning home to host Bradley in its exhibition finale on Oct. 23 at Chaifetz Arena.

The regular season tips off Nov. 2 when the Billikens welcome Lehigh to Chaifetz Arena.

Saint Louis renews its rivalry with Missouri on Nov. 6 at Enterprise Center. More information on the matchup can be found here. Season ticket holders will receive presale details in the coming weeks. 

The Bills then return to Chaifetz Arena to host Northern Kentucky (Nov. 10) and High Point (Nov. 15).

The Billikens' lone true road game of the non-conference schedule comes Nov. 20 at Saint Mary's in Moraga, California.

Saint Louis returns to the Acrisure Series in Greater Palm Springs, California, for the second consecutive season. The Billikens open the event against Grand Canyon on Nov. 24 before facing either Colorado or Stanford on Nov. 25. Click here for more information on the Acrisure Series.

The Billikens conclude their Thanksgiving weekend by participating in the inaugural A10/American Showcase, where they will meet South Florida on Nov. 29 in Columbus, Ohio. Click here for more information on the A10/American Showcase.

Saint Louis wraps up non-conference play with six consecutive home games in December, beginning with Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Dec. 2. The homestand also includes Southeast Missouri (Dec. 6), DePaul (Dec. 12), Florida A&M (Dec. 15), Jackson State (Dec. 20) and Missouri Baptist (Dec. 27).

The 2026-27 non-conference schedule is listed below and can be viewed on SLUBillikens.com by clicking here.

2026-27 Saint Louis Men's Basketball Non-Conference Schedule

Exhibition Games

Oct. 9 – at Nebraska
Oct. 23 – Bradley

Regular Season

Nov. 2 – Lehigh
Nov. 6 – vs. Missouri (Enterprise Center)
Nov. 10 – Northern Kentucky
Nov. 15 – High Point
Nov. 20 – at Saint Mary's
Nov. 24 – vs. Grand Canyon (Acrisure Series)
Nov. 25 – vs. Colorado/Stanford (Acrisure Series)
Nov. 29 – vs. South Florida (A10/American Showcase)
Dec. 2 – Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Dec. 6 – Southeast Missouri
Dec. 12 – DePaul
Dec. 15 – Florida A&M
Dec. 20 – Jackson State
Dec. 27 – Missouri Baptist