March is the key spring month for SMU basketball, with the final conference games and postseason possibilities bringing extra attention to the season. By April and May, regular home basketball has usually finished, so Moody Coliseum becomes less relevant for visitors specifically looking for a game. Dallas temperatures rise quickly during spring, and thunderstorms become more common. If basketball is the priority, aim for early March and check the schedule before planning the rest of your visit.
Summer falls outside the regular college basketball season, so visitors should not expect standard SMU home games at Moody Coliseum. Dallas is also at its hottest, with afternoon temperatures regularly reaching the mid-30s Celsius. The campus itself can still be visited, but basketball fans will find much more happening once the new season approaches in autumn. If your trip is built around seeing the Mustangs play, summer is the least useful period to plan around.
Basketball activity returns in autumn, with exhibition games typically arriving in October before the regular season begins in November. For 2026-27, SMU opens with several consecutive home games at Moody Coliseum, making November especially useful for visitors who want multiple scheduling options. Dallas temperatures also begin dropping from summer highs as the season progresses. Early-season games can be a good way to see the arena before the heavier conference schedule starts after the holidays.
Winter is the heart of SMU’s basketball calendar, with December non-conference games leading into ACC play through January and February. The 2026-27 home schedule includes conference opponents such as Louisville, Duke, Stanford, Syracuse and Clemson at Moody Coliseum. Because the games are indoors, Dallas cold fronts have little effect once you reach the arena, though occasional ice can affect travel. This is the strongest period for visitors who want the full college basketball atmosphere.
