Villanova University has released its non‑conference schedule for the upcoming 2026‑27 women’s basketball season, a slate that blends overseas travel, marquee home matchups and a series of tests against recent NCAA tournament opponents.
Opening Night in Rome
The Wildcats will open the season on November 1 with a highly anticipated matchup against Notre Dame in Rome, Italy, as part of the Eternal City Tipoff.
Five of the non‑conference opponents participated in last year’s NCAA tournament, underscoring the strength of the schedule.
Home and Road Highlights
Villanova will host Princeton on November 10 and Merrimack on November 12 at Finneran Pavilion before traveling to Fairfield, Connecticut, on November 15 and playing Towson on November 18 at the same venue.
La Salle will meet the Wildcats on November 24 at Finneran Pavilion, and an exhibition game against Fairleigh Dickinson is slated for October 10.
Tournament Play and Big 5 Classic
The team will compete in the Ft. Myers Tip‑Off Classic, facing LSU on November 27 and Kansas State on November 28.
A road game at Temple in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is scheduled for December 1, and the Big 5 Classic showdown at The Palestra will take place on December 6.
The non‑conference slate concludes on December 12 when West Virginia visits Finneran Pavilion.