Villanova’s 2026‑27 Women’s Basketball Schedule Unveiled
The Wildcats will open the season on November 1 with a historic international showdown against Notre Dame in Rome, Italy, marking the first time the program begins a campaign abroad.
Villanova has scheduled 11 non‑conference contests, five of which pit the team against opponents that reached the NCAA tournament last year, underscoring the rigor of the slate.
Home games at Finneran Pavilion include a November 10 clash with Princeton and a November 12 meeting with Merrimack, while the team will also travel to La Salle later in the month.
The schedule takes the Wildcats on the road to Fairfield, Connecticut, on November 15 and to Towson on November 18, before a December 1 trip to Temple in Philadelphia.
Villanova will test itself in the Ft. Myers Tip‑Off Classic, facing LSU on November 27 and Kansas State on November 28 in Florida, a tournament that features multiple power‑ranked opponents.
Additional highlights include participation in the Big 5 Classic at The Palestra on December 6 and a home finale against West Virginia on December 12, rounding out a demanding non‑conference slate.
The season also features an exhibition game against Fairleigh Dickinson on October 10, giving the team an early chance to fine‑tune before the official opener.