The 20-game slate includes 10 home dates and 10 road games as Purdue seeks another Big Ten title after winning the tournament last season.
On Wednesday, the Big Ten Conference released its full 2026-27 basketball schedules, establishing a 20-game conference format for men's and women's teams across the expanded 18-team league.
With 18 teams competing in the conference, only 14 will advance to the Big Ten Tournament, requiring a new competitive structure for the postseason championship.
Purdue men's basketball opens conference play December 1 against Iowa at Mackey Arena, with the schedule including 10 home games and 10 road contests throughout the slate.
Wisconsin women's basketball begins Big Ten play at home against Illinois on December 5, while Nebraska men's basketball hosts Ohio State on December 2 to open conference competition.
The 2027 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament runs March 9-14 in Indianapolis, while the 2027 Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament concludes March 7 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.