The Spartans’ home game against Chattanooga will be broadcast nationally, highlighting the Southern Conference’s most extensive TV slate in two decades.
Key points
- UNCG will host Chattanooga at Bodford Arena on Jan. 30, with the game airing on CBS Sports Network at noon.
- The Southern Conference’s schedule features a record 15 nationally televised games this season.
- Five SoCon contests will be on ESPN2/ESPNU, while ten will appear on CBS Sports Network.
- Tickets are available via UNCG’s online portal, phone line, or email, with options for single games, group discounts, and season packages.
The UNC Greensboro men’s basketball team will host the Chattanooga Mocs on Saturday, Jan. 30, at noon in Bodford Arena, with the contest slated for national broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
The matchup is one of 15 Southern Conference regular‑season games slated for national linear television this season – five on ESPN2 or ESPNU and ten on CBS Sports Network – the league’s most robust coverage in at least 20 years.
Record SoCon TV exposure
SoCon Interim Commissioner Geoff Cabe said the expanded exposure “reflects the strength of our programs, the quality of our student‑athletes and coaches and the excitement surrounding SoCon basketball,” adding that the national platforms will help elevate member institutions and grow the conference’s profile.
UNCG enters the 2026‑27 season under first‑year head coach Jerod Haase, who previously led Stanford (2016‑24) and UAB (2012‑16). Chattanooga is guided by fifth‑year head coach Dan Earl, whose 2025‑26 squad finished 13‑19 overall and 7‑11 in conference play.
Coaches and season outlook
Fans can purchase tickets for the doubleheader – the men’s game followed by the UNCG women’s team hosting Mercer – through the UNCG ticket office online, by phone (336‑334‑3250) or email (antemplin@uncg.edu). The SoCon tournament will also receive national coverage, with the women’s championship and men’s semifinals on ESPNU (Mar 7) and the men’s title game on ESPN or ESPN2 (Mar 8).
Reader questions
When and where is the UNCG vs. Chattanooga game?
The game is on Saturday, Jan. 30, at noon in Bodford Arena, Greensboro, North Carolina.
Which networks will broadcast Southern Conference games this season?
Ten games will air on CBS Sports Network, and five games will be shown on ESPN2 or ESPNU.
How can fans buy tickets for the UNCG men’s basketball home games?
Tickets can be purchased online through the UNCG ticket office, by calling 336‑334‑3250, or by emailing antemplin@uncg.edu.
Source: uncgspartans.com