The Big 12 Conference has unveiled its slate for the 2026‑27 women's basketball season, setting out a schedule that will see each of the league’s twelve programs contest eighteen games.
The format pairs every team with three conference rivals for a home‑and‑away series, while the remaining opponents are met just once, resulting in six home and six away matchups for each school.
Conference officials said the opponent selection was guided by a desire to balance travel burdens and competitive balance across the league.
For Iowa State, the home‑and‑away partners are Kansas, Kansas State and Oklahoma State, while the Cyclones will enjoy home games against BYU, Colorado, Houston, TCU, Texas Tech and Utah.
Conversely, Iowa State will hit the road to face Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, UCF, Cincinnati and West Virginia, completing a balanced slate.
A complete schedule, including dates, tip‑off times and broadcast partners, is slated for release in the coming weeks.
Key Matchups to Watch
The new matrix highlights several marquee confrontations that could shape the conference race, with Iowa State’s home slate offering a mix of traditional rivals and emerging challengers.