The Southeastern Conference has unveiled the full slate of opponents for the Tennessee Lady Vols women's basketball team for the 2026‑27 season, setting the stage for another demanding campaign.
At home, the Vols will host Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Oklahoma, Ole Miss and South Carolina, giving fans a chance to see the team battle familiar rivals on their own court.
On the road, Tennessee will travel to Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Missouri, Texas, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt, ensuring a balanced mix of competition across the conference.
The SEC schedule comprises 16 games, with each program facing eight opponents in each venue, a format that has defined the conference’s women's basketball landscape for the past 18 seasons.
Kentucky Returns as a Double‑Header Opponent
Kentucky stands out as the rotating opponent for the 2026‑27 season, meaning the Vols and Wildcats will meet twice, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the schedule.
Seven of Tennessee's SEC foes enter the season ranked in the USA TODAY Sports 'Way‑Too‑Early Top 25', underscoring the strength of the conference and the challenge awaiting the Lady Vols.
Beyond conference play, the team has scheduled three non‑conference road games at Coppin State, Virginia Tech and a neutral‑site matchup against Baylor, while also preparing for the 2027 SEC Women's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
Head coach Kim Caldwell, now in her third year, will guide a completely new 15‑player roster that includes 13 transfers and two freshmen, a blend that has earned high marks from talent evaluators.
USA TODAY Sports placed Tennessee at No. 25 in its early Top 25 and rated the Lady Vols' transfer class ninth nationally and second in the SEC, while On3 ranked the class tenth overall and fourth within the conference.
With the schedule set and the roster reshaped, the Lady Vols enter the season poised to extend their streak of NCAA tournament appearances under Caldwell's leadership.