Big Ten Unveils 2026‑27 Women's Basketball Slate
The Big Ten has released the full home and away matchups for the upcoming 2026‑27 women's basketball season, confirming an 18‑game conference schedule.
The league kept the same double‑play opponents from the previous year but flipped home and away sites, creating new travel patterns for each program.
For Nebraska, the schedule brings a nine‑game home slate at Pinnacle Bank Arena, featuring a home‑and‑home series with Iowa and additional matchups against Michigan, Minnesota, Michigan State, Ohio State, Oregon and Washington.
Nebraska's home‑court lineup
All of those hosted opponents qualified for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, underscoring the competitiveness of the conference and raising expectations for the Cornhuskers.
On the road, Nebraska will head to Los Angeles to face UCLA and USC, the defending national champions, in a high‑profile early‑season test.
The Cornhuskers will also travel to Iowa, Illinois, Maryland, Indiana, Northwestern, Purdue and Rutgers for conference road games, rounding out a demanding schedule.
Nebraska’s recent form adds intrigue; the team reached the NCAA Tournament for the third time in four seasons and posted a first‑round victory over Richmond before advancing to the second round.
The announcement reflects the conference’s effort to balance competitive balance and television appeal, setting the stage for a potentially dramatic season.