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Wake Forest to Host Compelling Conference Action as ACC Announces 2026-27 Men's Basketball Opponents
5/28/2026 10:57:00 AM | Men's Basketball
The Demon Deacons will host nine ACC contests in Winston-Salem including a trio of Big Four matchups with NC State, Duke and North Carolina.
CHARLOTTE - Wake Forest men's basketball will host nine ACC contests at LJVM Coliseum during the 2026-27 season including matchups with Big Four rivals NC State, North Carolina and Duke, the league office announced on Thursday.
Times, dates and television designations will be announced at a later date.
2026-27 Home ACC Opponents
Wake Forest's primary partner is NC State while this year's variable partner is Notre Dame. The Demon Deacons will not face Virginia during the 2026-27 regular season.
Secure Your Spot Now At LJVM Coliseum
In the continued effort to provide a World Class Student-Athlete Experience, the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina and bringing Value to Wake Forest, Winston-Salem and the Triad Communities, Wake Forest Athletics is offering seat rights options again for men's basketball season ticket holders for the 2026-27 season.
Fans who participate in the Annual Seat Rights Program have the ability to lock in their seating location on an annual basis, rather than having their seats reassigned each season. Annual Seat Rights provides fans more flexibility and the assurance that fans can renew their existing seat location, or receive first priority to upgrade into the best seating options available, ahead of each men's basketball season.
Men's Basketball Season Ticket Seating Assignment Timeline:
Key Dates
As fans evaluate the best options for attending Demon Deacons home men's basketball games in 2026-27, here are some key dates to keep in mind:
May 28, 2026
Since the 2021-22 season, LJVM Coliseum and Deacon Nation have made it difficult on opponents as the Demon Deacons have earned 74 home wins over the last five years – tied for the seventh-most nationally and second-most in the ACC.
Success In The ACC
Wake Forest has won 54 ACC regular season games since the 2021-22 opener, fifth-most in the ACC during that span.
A Look At The Road Matchups
During the 2024-25 season, the Demon Deacons became the first ACC program to sweep the West Coast swing, as Wake Forest defeated Stanford 79-73 at Maples Pavilion before knocking off Cal 76-66 at Haas Pavilion three days later.
Additionally, Wake Forest secured its first-ever win at the JMA Wireless Dome two seasons ago when the Deacs knocked off Syracuse 81-71 and defeated SMU 77-66 in the first-ever ACC meeting with the Mustangs.
Times, dates and television designations will be announced at a later date.
2026-27 Home ACC Opponents
- NC State, Notre Dame, Boston College, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, North Carolina, Pitt, Virginia Tech
- NC State, Notre Dame, Cal, Clemson, Louisville, Miami, SMU, Stanford, Syracuse
Wake Forest's primary partner is NC State while this year's variable partner is Notre Dame. The Demon Deacons will not face Virginia during the 2026-27 regular season.
Secure Your Spot Now At LJVM Coliseum
In the continued effort to provide a World Class Student-Athlete Experience, the Best Fan Experience in North Carolina and bringing Value to Wake Forest, Winston-Salem and the Triad Communities, Wake Forest Athletics is offering seat rights options again for men's basketball season ticket holders for the 2026-27 season.
Fans who participate in the Annual Seat Rights Program have the ability to lock in their seating location on an annual basis, rather than having their seats reassigned each season. Annual Seat Rights provides fans more flexibility and the assurance that fans can renew their existing seat location, or receive first priority to upgrade into the best seating options available, ahead of each men's basketball season.
Men's Basketball Season Ticket Seating Assignment Timeline:
Key Dates
As fans evaluate the best options for attending Demon Deacons home men's basketball games in 2026-27, here are some key dates to keep in mind:
May 28, 2026
- The sign-up window for the Annual Seat Rights Program, Annual Seat Right Renewals, and the seat selection opt-in period opens.
- The sign-up window for the Annual Seat Rights Program and the seat selection opt-in period closes.
- The ticket renewal process begins with the start of the seat selection window. Fans who signed up for the Annual Seat Rights Program from May 27 - June 5 will receive first priority in choosing seat locations, including the opportunity to renew their existing location if returning as a season ticket holder.
- The seat selection period ends for the 2026-27 men's basketball season.
- All remaining seating inventory not claimed through the Annual Seat Rights Program or priority assignment windows will be made available to the general public.
Since the 2021-22 season, LJVM Coliseum and Deacon Nation have made it difficult on opponents as the Demon Deacons have earned 74 home wins over the last five years – tied for the seventh-most nationally and second-most in the ACC.
| Rank | Program | Total Home Wins Since 2021-22 |
| 1. | Houston | 80 |
| 2. | Saint Mary's | 79 |
| 3. | Duke | 78 |
| T4. | Arizona | 76 |
| T4. | Iowa State | 76 |
| 6. | Kentucky | 75 |
| T7. | Wake Forest | 74 |
| T7. | Arkansas | 74 |
| T7. | Grand Canyon | 74 |
| T7. | Tennessee | 74 |
| T7. | UConn | 74 |
Wake Forest has won 54 ACC regular season games since the 2021-22 opener, fifth-most in the ACC during that span.
| Rank | Program | ACC Wins Since 2021-22 | ACC Winning Percentage Since 2021-22 |
| 1. | Duke | 81 | 82.7% |
| 2. | North Carolina | 68 | 69.4% |
| T3. | Clemson | 63 | 64.3% |
| T3. | Virginia | 63 | 64.3% |
| 5. | Wake Forest | 54 | 55.1% |
During the 2024-25 season, the Demon Deacons became the first ACC program to sweep the West Coast swing, as Wake Forest defeated Stanford 79-73 at Maples Pavilion before knocking off Cal 76-66 at Haas Pavilion three days later.
Additionally, Wake Forest secured its first-ever win at the JMA Wireless Dome two seasons ago when the Deacs knocked off Syracuse 81-71 and defeated SMU 77-66 in the first-ever ACC meeting with the Mustangs.
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