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Dean E. Smith Center College Basketball Schedule 2026-27 & Arena Guide

Find every currently listed men's college basketball game at Dean E. Smith Center in Chapel Hill, NC, including tip times in your selected time zone, TV or streaming information, teams and final scores.

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2026–27 VENUE SCHEDULE

Dean E. Smith Center College Basketball Schedule at a Glance

18 games currently appear at this home-court venue from Nov 2, 2026 through Mar 6, 2027. Tip times, television assignments and even sites can change, so reopen the game card before watching or traveling.

Games at this arena
18
Teams on the slate
19
TV listings
0
Venue role
Home-court venue
NEXT LISTED GAME HERE

Western Carolina Catamounts at North Carolina Tar Heels

Mon, Nov 2 · Time TBA · Eastern Time

Viewing information has not been announced.Game details →

Dean E. Smith Center Arena Facts

Basketball capacity
21,750
Opened
1986

Teams Playing at Dean E. Smith Center

Open a team for its complete home, road and neutral-site schedule.

North Carolina Tar Heels18 listed appearances Arkansas Razorbacks1 listed appearance Butler Bulldogs1 listed appearance California Golden Bears1 listed appearance Duke Blue Devils1 listed appearance Georgia Bulldogs1 listed appearance Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets1 listed appearance Louisville Cardinals1 listed appearance Marshall Thundering Herd1 listed appearance Miami Hurricanes1 listed appearance Monmouth Hawks1 listed appearance NC State Wolfpack1 listed appearance SMU Mustangs1 listed appearance Stanford Cardinal1 listed appearance The Citadel Bulldogs1 listed appearance Virginia Cavaliers1 listed appearance Western Carolina Catamounts1 listed appearance Wofford Terriers1 listed appearance Wyoming Cowboys1 listed appearance
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2026-27 · DIVISION I MEN

Dean E. Smith Center College Basketball Games: Dates, Times & TV 18

Times in Eastern Time

Date / timeMatchupTV / streamingArena

Mon, Nov 21 games

Fri, Nov 61 games

Tue, Nov 101 games

Fri, Nov 131 games

Fri, Nov 201 games

Mon, Nov 231 games

Tue, Dec 11 games

Sun, Dec 61 games

Mon, Dec 211 games

Wed, Dec 301 games

Sat, Jan 91 games

Sat, Jan 161 games

Tue, Jan 191 games

Tue, Jan 261 games

Sat, Feb 61 games

Mon, Feb 81 games

Mon, Feb 221 games

Sat, Mar 61 games

Last checked: Sep 15, 10:00 AM EDT. Start times and broadcasts can change.

2026–27 ARENA GUIDE

A Fan's Guide to College Basketball at Dean E. Smith Center

The current board lists 18 home-court games at Dean E. Smith Center. Start with the date and matchup, then use the fan links for venue-specific arrival and entry information.

THE SLATE

2026-27 Games at Dean E. Smith Center

The schedule currently runs from 2026-11-02 through 2027-03-06 and contains 18 games. The first listed matchup is Western Carolina Catamounts vs. North Carolina Tar Heels; the last is Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels. Use the dated cards below for the current tip time, game status and viewing information.

North Carolina Tar Heels official athletics schedule ↗

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Teams on the Dean E. Smith Center Schedule

The current arena slate includes North Carolina Tar Heels, Arkansas Razorbacks, Butler Bulldogs, California Golden Bears, and Duke Blue Devils. Team logos below link directly to each program's complete schedule, making it easy to separate games at Dean E. Smith Center from the rest of a school's season.

North Carolina Tar Heels official athletics schedule ↗

GAME-DAY PLAN

Planning a Visit to Dean E. Smith Center

Start with the exact Dean E. Smith Center matchup because arrival instructions can differ by event. For a game in Chapel Hill, NC, confirm the arena address, parking or transit choice, entry time, bag policy, accessibility services and ticket details with the linked official source before leaving.

North Carolina Tar Heels official athletics schedule ↗

VENUE PROFILE

A Quick Fan Guide to Dean E. Smith Center

Dean E. Smith Center gives North Carolina men a home floor in Chapel Hill. Its venue history reaches back to 1986, with 21,750 seats in the basketball listing.

Division I arena directory: Dean Smith Center ↗

Dean E. Smith Center College Basketball FAQ

What college basketball games are at Dean E. Smith Center in 2026-27?

This page currently lists 18 men's games at Dean E. Smith Center, from 2026-11-02 through 2027-03-06. Each game card shows the matchup, local tip time, viewing information and result when available.

Where is Dean E. Smith Center?

Dean E. Smith Center is listed in Chapel Hill, NC. Open the map link for a route, then confirm the exact entrance, parking area or transit stop in the official event information.

Which teams play at Dean E. Smith Center?

The current schedule includes North Carolina Tar Heels, Arkansas Razorbacks, Butler Bulldogs, California Golden Bears, and Duke Blue Devils. The linked team cards reflect this season's listed games and can change when event participants or sites are confirmed.

When did Dean E. Smith Center open, and how many fans does it hold?

The venue listing gives an opening year of 1986 and a basketball capacity of 21,750.