​Syracuse Orange men’s basketball fans have another game to circle on the 2026-27 schedule. The program announced on Tuesday that the Orange will host Central Connecticut State at the Carrier Dome as part of its non-conference slate for the upcoming season. The matchup is set for Thursday, November 5, and marks the eighth confirmed or reported non-conference game for Syracuse under first-year head coach Gerry McNamara.
This matchup also represents just the second all-time meeting between Syracuse and Central Connecticut State. The Orange and the Blue Devils last faced each other in December 2012, a game Syracuse won by 34 points. With this addition, Syracuse’s non-conference home slate now includes Central Connecticut State, UAlbany, and Lafayette, giving fans a clearer view of the early-season schedule.
Here is the current look at Syracuse’s 2026-27 non-conference schedule, with games subject to change:
– November 5: Central Connecticut State (JMA Wireless Dome)
– November 9: Indiana (Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Indianapolis)
– November 21: Lafayette (JMA Wireless Dome)
– December 1: at Oklahoma (ACC/SEC Challenge)
– December 19: Providence (TD Garden, Boston)
– Date TBD: vs UAlbany (JMA Wireless Dome)
– Date TBD: at St. John’s (Madison Square Garden)
– Date TBD: Rutgers (Barclays Center)
In addition to the official non-conference dates, there are two confirmed exhibition games to sharpen the team before the regular season begins:
– Exhibition, October 13: UConn (Mohegan Sun, Uncasville)
– Exhibition, October 24: Niagara (KeyBank Center, Buffalo)
– Exhibition, Date TBD: Siena (MVP Arena)
Central Connecticut State’s inclusion now leaves Syracuse with six remaining non-conference game slots to fill. While the Orange have already announced matches with UAlbany and Lafayette for home dates, sources previously indicated Colgate and Cornell were among the likely additions to the slate. Finalizing the full non-conference schedule will depend on venue availability, travel considerations, and committee approvals, but the current lineup provides a solid foundation for Syracuse to prepare for Big Ten play and a competitive season ahead.
For fans following the schedule closely, this development confirms a home tilt against Central Connecticut State on November 5 and reinforces the broader plan for Syracuse’s non-conference competition in 2026-27. We’ll continue to monitor and report any updates as more scheduling news becomes official, including potential adjustments to dates and the final list of non-conference opponents. As always, fans can expect additional announcements regarding dates, venues, and game times as the season draws nearer, with further refinements likely in the weeks ahead.