Indiana vs Butler exhibition: How to watch Hoosiers, Bulldogs tip off Sunday
Indiana and Butler meet Sunday night at Hinkle Fieldhouse in an exhibition game that gives fans a first look at two teams with largely rebuilt rosters. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. ET.
The Hoosiers enter Darian DeVries' second season after going 18-14 last year and narrowly missing the NCAA Tournament. Butler begins a new era under first-year coach Ronald Nored, who takes over a Bulldogs program that finished 16-16 in Thad Matta's final season.
When is Indiana vs Butler?
The exhibition game takes place Sunday, Oct. 11, at 6:30 p.m. ET at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
How to watch Indiana vs Butler
TV coverage will be available on WISH-8 in Indianapolis. Fans outside the local broadcast area can listen on the radio.
How to listen to Indiana vs Butler
Radio coverage is available on 105.1 FM in Bloomington, 93.5 and 107.5 FM in Indianapolis for Indiana, and 92.7 FM for Butler. The game can also be streamed on the Varsity Network.
Indiana basketball roster 2026-27
The Hoosiers feature several key transfers and newcomers. Notable additions include Markus Burton (Notre Dame), Bryce Lindsay (Villanova), Jaeden Mustaf (Georgia Tech), and Samet Yigitoglu (SMU). Sam Alexis returns after an NCAA eligibility ruling went in his favor.
Full roster: Trevor Manhertz, Darren Harris, Bryce Lindsay, Jaeden Mustaf, Sam Alexis, Markus Burton, Prince-Alexander Moody, Drew Snively, Trent Sisley, Justin Monden, Jordan Rayford, Clemens Sokolova, Samet Yigitoglu, Aiden Sherrell, Vaughn Karvala, Ian Stephens, Ben Winkler.
Butler basketball roster 2026-27
Butler's roster blends freshmen with experienced transfers. Christian Moore arrives from The Citadel, Samis Calderon comes from Kansas, and Eduardo Klafke transfers from Mississippi. Treyson Anderson joins from North Dakota State.
Full roster: Herly Brutus, Jalen Jackson, Jordan Ellerbee, Ethan McComb, Baron Walker, Christian Moore, Samis Calderon, Eduardo Klafke, Marko Maric, Samu Adler, Drayton Jones, Asim Djulovic, Bryson Cardinal, Kevin Ndzie, Treyson Anderson.
Indiana basketball schedule 2026-27
The Hoosiers open the regular season Nov. 2 against Eastern Illinois. Key matchups include Syracuse (Nov. 9), Kentucky (Nov. 20), and a Dec. 7 trip to Iowa. Indiana also faces Purdue twice, including a March 5 road game.
Butler basketball schedule 2026-27
Butler opens the regular season Nov. 2 against Lafayette. The Bulldogs face Nebraska in Chicago on Nov. 22 and Connecticut twice in Big East play. The Big East Tournament runs March 10-13 in New York.
Both teams will use the exhibition to test lineups and build chemistry before the regular season begins in November.