The landscape of college basketball is set for a change beginning with the 2026-27 season. As reported on May 28, the college basketball schedule will grow by one game, bringing the total number of games to 32. This adjustment marks a shift in the standard structure of the sport's calendar, though opinions vary on whether the expansion goes far enough.
Brad Underwood has weighed in on the development, suggesting that the increase is modest. Underwood would consider the addition of a single game to be "barely a start toward what he envisions for the sport." His comments highlight a desire for a more robust schedule, raising questions about the ideal length of the season for players and programs.
However, the practical application of an even further expanded schedule faces logistical hurdles. A primary obstacle is the broadcast calendar. The current issue is the fact that the season has to end in time by the Masters. This constraint exists because CBS holds the broadcast rights for both that golf tournament and the conclusion of the college basketball season. Consequently, the network's dual ownership of rights dictates the window in which the basketball season must be completed.
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