The University of Southern California revealed its 2026 women's soccer schedule on May 19, outlining a demanding 18‑game campaign that blends a tough non‑conference slate with a full Big Ten slate.
A challenging non‑conference slate
The season will open on August 12 with a road test at Duke, a program that reached the College Cup the previous year.
Following that opener, the Trojans will host New Mexico State and St. Mary's before stepping into conference play, giving the squad early home‑field momentum.
Nine of the Trojans' regular‑season matches will be played at Rawlinson Stadium, the venue that opened last season with a capacity of 2,500 fans and quickly attracted over 13,000 supporters in its inaugural year.
Rawlinson Stadium, built on the former McAlister Field site, has already proven to be a vibrant gathering place for Trojan fans, and the university expects the atmosphere to grow as the schedule progresses.
Conference play begins
Conference play begins on September 10 with a home contest against Michigan State, one of the 12 opponents from last season's NCAA Tournament field.
The Trojans will then embark on a series of road tests, starting with a trip to Pepperdine on August 16 before heading to Penn State, Washington, Northwestern, Nebraska and Iowa on the Big Ten circuit.
Overall, 12 of the 18 scheduled opponents earned NCAA Tournament berths last year, underscoring the rigor of the lineup.
Broadcast details for USC home games are slated to be announced later this summer, while tickets for those matches will become available in the near future.