The Iona Gaels will begin their 2026-27 college basketball season at home against the Vermont Catamounts on November 2, 2026. The season-opening matchup pits two established mid-major programs against each other in what should be an early test for both teams.
Iona, coming off a 2025-26 campaign that saw them compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, will look to establish momentum in front of their home crowd. Vermont, a perennial contender in the America East Conference, brings tournament experience and a reputation for disciplined play.
The game marks the first regular-season contest for both programs and will provide an early gauge of roster development and coaching adjustments heading into conference play.
