The Iowa Hawkeyes have officially released the 2026‑27 women's basketball schedule, a 30‑game slate that blends a full Big Ten slate with carefully selected non‑conference opponents.
Key Matchups
Home games will be played in Iowa City against Indiana, Maryland, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers, Wisconsin, UCLA and USC, giving fans a chance to see a variety of styles on the Carver‑Hawkeye Arena floor.
The road schedule takes the Hawkeyes to Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State and Washington, where they will face some of the conference’s top programs away from home.
A highly anticipated home‑and‑home series with UConn will open the season with a trip to Storrs on Sunday, November 8, before the teams meet again in Iowa later in the year.
Later in the season, Iowa will host Vanderbilt in a neutral‑site matchup at the Tyson Events Center in Sioux City on November 15, with the second leg scheduled for the Vanderbilt arena.
Looking Ahead
While exact dates, start times and television partners will be disclosed in early fall, the schedule already provides a clear picture of the competitive landscape the Hawkeyes will navigate.