The University of Kentucky women's basketball program has unveiled its 2026‑27 slate of Atlantic Coast Conference contests, a schedule that blends early‑season road tests with a late‑season home stretch.
The campaign kicks off on the road, with the Wildcats traveling to Gainesville to open against the Florida Gators on December 31, 2026, before a series of home and away battles that will take them across the Southeast.
Kentucky will close out its SEC slate at home, hosting Mississippi State on February 28, 2027, a matchup that promises a finale full of senior night traditions and fanfare.
Notable conference opponents
Among the highlighted matchups, Tennessee stands out as the only home‑and‑home SEC rival for the Wildcats this season, guaranteeing two meetings with the Lady Volunteers in Lexington.
The ACC/SEC Challenge will see Kentucky host Clemson on December 3 and Louisville on December 9 inside the iconic Rupp Arena, giving fans a chance to see high‑profile rivals on their own floor.
A December 20 game in Nashville will pit the Wildcats against Virginia as part of the ESPN Invitational, bringing another top‑ten opponent to the schedule.
While the full 2026‑27 schedule remains a work in progress, the SEC league office has promised to announce tipoff times and broadcast partners in the coming weeks, allowing the Wildcats and their supporters to lock in viewing plans.