Pre-season Events

The Roadrunners will kickstart the season with a brand-new Select-A-Seat Event at the Icardo Center on Sept. 24. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the community will have an opportunity to experience Cal State Bakersfield’s home arena, view available season ticket options, and meet the 2026-27 men’s and basketball teams and coaches.

The evening will also include a blue-carpet welcome, a free photo opportunity, and access to food, drinks and hospitality in the Icardo Room. Fans who join the Roadrunner Club will gain access to the hospitality experience, which will feature delicious food and a chalk talk with the CSUB coaching staff.

With courtside seats and chairback options among the primary offerings for the event, fans will have the opportunity to see and feel all available premium seating areas before making a purchase. Fans in attendance will also be entered to win free tickets to games.

The `Runner men will play three exhibition games, including an afternoon clash with Redlands on Oct. 31, before beginning the regular season at home against Stanton on Nov. 5.

Regular Season Slate

The Roadrunners will then host North Dakota State on Nov. 8 in a game that will feature a special promotion. More details will be announced at a later date.

The non-conference schedule also includes road games at Western Illinois, North Dakota State, Idaho, Pepperdine, LMU, and San Diego, as well as a home matchups against Northern Arizona (Nov. 28) and Whittier (Dec. 12).

Big West play begins with Bold Week the first week of December when, when CSUB hosts UC Santa Barbara and CSUN. Conference play will resume on the road on New Year’s Eve. The Big West schedule continues through Mar. 6, when the `Runners close the regular season at home against UC Irvine.

Postseason Goals

The 2027 Big West Championship will be held Mar. 10-13 at Lee Family Forum in Henderson, Nevada. The league’s Top 8 teams will battle it out for a trip to March Madness.

Don’t Miss Out!

Season tickets for Cal State Bakersfield basketball are on sale now at GoRunners.com/Tickets. Single-game tickets will go on sale in early October.

All dates, times, and locations are subject to change.