College basketball schedules are typically released at different times depending on the level and organization:
1. NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Basketball:
– For the regular season, schedules are generally released in late summer to early fall. Most teams announce their full schedules around late August to early September. This includes non-conference matchups and conference games.
– For teams in major conferences (like the ACC, Big Ten, SEC, etc.), the conference games are usually announced later in the summer, while non-conference games are sometimes announced earlier.
2. NCAA Tournament (March Madness):
– The schedule for the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments is finalized once the regular season ends and the conference tournaments are completed, typically in mid to late March. The field of 68 teams for the Men’s Tournament and the bracket for the Women’s Tournament are announced during the Selection Sunday event.
3. Preseason and Exhibition Games:
– Some teams also play preseason or exhibition games before the regular season begins, and those schedules can be released a bit earlier in July or August.
If you’re looking for a specific team’s or conference’s schedule, it’s best to check the official team or conference website, as some release schedules earlier than others.
