College basketball’s conference membership picture for the 2026-27 season is taking shape as programs prepare for another year shaped by realignment.
The updated alignment provides a complete look at where teams are scheduled to compete during the 2026-27 campaign. Conference membership remains a central part of the sport’s structure, influencing scheduling, league tournaments and the path teams take through the regular season.
Realignment Continues to Shape the Sport
Recent years have brought significant movement across college athletics, and basketball has been directly affected by those shifts. As schools change conference affiliations, leagues adjust their membership and competitive formats ahead of future seasons.
The 2026-27 membership list offers a reference point for teams, fans and administrators tracking the evolving conference landscape. With the season still ahead, the finalized conference alignments will help define matchups, rivalries and league races across men’s and women’s college basketball.