Temple Owls Set 14-Game 2026-27 Non-Conference Slate
Coach Adam Fisher unveiled a 14-game schedule featuring ten local matches and a trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Key points
- Temple plays 14 non-conference games in 2026-27, with 10 in Philadelphia.
- The team travels to the U.S. Virgin Islands for the Paradise Jam from Nov 20-23.
- Temple hosts Villanova on Dec 1 and Cheyney on Dec 9.
Coach Adam Fisher unveiled the Owls’ 14-game non-conference slate on Wednesday in Philadelphia. The 2026-27 calendar features ten local matches and a Caribbean trip, anchoring Temple’s season.
The plan splits the season across three city venues. Six games land at the Liacouras Center, two at the Palestra, and one at Xfinity Mobile Arena. A final local stop is La Salle.
Local Rivalries Drive the Calendar
Temple opens against Central Connecticut State on November 2. They face Richmond at the Palestra on November 8, marking the 22nd meeting. The Owls lead the all-time series 11-10.
Charleston arrives on November 11 for their first meeting in Philadelphia. The teams split their prior two contests. Temple won the 2008 clash 70-65.
The Big 5 rivalry heats up on November 15 at La Salle. It is the 126th meeting between the city rivals. Temple holds an 82-43 advantage in the series.
Caribbean Trip and Elite Opponents
The Owls travel to St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, for the Paradise Jam from November 20-23. They open against Middle Tennessee. Two additional games depend on tournament results.
Villanova visits the Liacouras Center on December 1. It is the 98th meeting between the programs. The Wildcats last played here in the 2022-23 season.
Legacy and History in December
Temple hosts Cheyney on December 9. The matchup honors coach John Chaney. He started his career at Cheyney, winning the 1978 national title.
Chaney later led Temple to five Elite Eights. He won 741 collegiate games. The Hall of Famer joined the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001.
