The Iowa Hawkeyes men's basketball team opens its 2026-27 season against the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City. The matchup marks the first game of the new campaign for both programs.
Iowa enters the season under head coach Fran McCaffery, looking to build on previous campaigns in the Big Ten Conference. Eastern Illinois, a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, visits Iowa City as a non-conference opponent for the season opener.
Broadcast and streaming details for the contest will be available through official team and conference channels as the game approaches. The Hawkeyes hold a historical advantage in the all-time series between the two programs.
