UC Berkeley Golden Bears basketball returns to Haas Pavilion for the 2026-27 season with men’s and women’s teams competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The season features nonconference games against major programs and ACC rivals including Duke and UNC. Haas Pavilion, one of college basketball’s premier venues, provides an intimate setting for high-level collegiate basketball.

Men’s Basketball 2026-27 Season

Nonconference Schedule Highlights: The men’s team plays 14 nonconference games at Haas Pavilion before ACC competition:

  • USC Trojans (November 11)
  • Utah Tech (November 14)
  • East Texas A&M (November 19)
  • Alabama State (November 23)
  • Vanderbilt (December 6)
  • Road trip: Minnesota at Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. (November 28)
  • Road trip: Utah in Salt Lake City (December 2)

ACC Conference Play: Cal competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference, hosting rivals including Duke and UNC (specific dates and opponents in January and beyond).

Conference Rivalries: Cal faces conference rivals twice each in home-and-away series, including former Pac-12 rival Stanford and ACC rival NC State.

Women’s Basketball 2026-27 Season

Nonconference Schedule Highlights: The women’s team opens the season with home games:

  • Washington State (November 2) - Season opener, former Pac-12 rival
  • Long Beach State (November 5)
  • Road trip: University of San Francisco in Tahoe, CA (November 8)

The women’s team also competes in the ACC and plays conference games throughout the season.

Haas Pavilion

Haas Pavilion opened in 1999 and is one of college basketball’s finest venues. The modern arena features excellent sightlines, quality amenities, and an electric atmosphere on game days.

Address: 2000 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA Capacity: Approximately 12,000

Attending Games

Getting There: BART (Ashby or Downtown Berkeley stations) is convenient for reaching Haas Pavilion on the UC Berkeley campus. Street parking is limited; many fans use public transportation. Bike parking is available.

Ticketing: Individual game tickets and season tickets are available through CalBears.com. Popular games against major opponents or conference rivals may sell out. Early purchase of tickets is recommended.

Game Day Experience: Haas Pavilion offers excellent views from all seating areas. Concessions include standard arena food and beverages. The venue’s modern design makes for a comfortable fan experience.

Berkeley’s Basketball Tradition

Cal basketball has a storied history in college sports. The men’s team competes at the highest level of college athletics, while the women’s team represents UC Berkeley in NCAA Division I athletics.

More Information

For current game schedules, ticket availability, parking information, and team details, visit CalBears.com, the official UC Berkeley athletics website.

Attending a Cal basketball game at Haas Pavilion combines college sports entertainment with the Berkeley campus community atmosphere.