​1 / 68Feb 18, 2026; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. (0) celebrates as he runs up court at Coleman Coliseum. Alabama defeated Arkansas 117-115 in double overtime. Philon led Alabama scorers with 35. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News(Gary Cosby Jr.-Tuscaloosa News)At the midway-point of July, the schedule for the 2026-27 Alabama men’s basketball season has continued to take shape.A start time for the Players Era Festival opener, as well as another nonconference date, have been announced for the Crimson Tide.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAlabama will tip off the 2026 Players Era tournament against Baylor at 9 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Nov. 24 in Las Vegas.When the Crimson Tide’s matchup against South Florida will take place was revealed when USF recently released its nonconference schedule, which featured a Wednesday, Dec. 16 slot for the showdown between coach Nate Oats and former assistant Bryan Hodgson.Here’s a full look at the updated non-conference schedule for Alabama.11/2 vs. Sam Houston11/13 vs. Seton Hall11/17 vs. Kennesaw State11/24 vs. Baylor − 9 p.m., Players Era Festival, Las Vegas, Nevada11/26 vs. Gonzaga/Kansas State − Players Era Festival, Las Vegas, Nevada11/27 vs. TBD − Players Era Festival, Las Vegas, Nevada12/2 at Miami12/12 vs. St. John’s − C.M. Newton Classic, Birmingham, Alabama12/16 at South Florida12/21 vs. Iowa −Casey Center, Des Moines, IowaTBD vs. Houston (NYC)TBD vs. SamfordMORE TIDE HOOPS: Former Alabama basketball player Labaron Philon contract details with 76ersEmilee Smarr covers Alabama basketball and Crimson Tide athletics for The Tuscaloosa News. She can be reached via email at esmarr@usatodayco.com.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis article originally appeared on The Tuscaloosa News: Schedule updates for Alabama men’s basketball 2026-27 season