The University of Arkansas women’s basketball program has released its 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule, a slate that packs 13 games before the SEC season officially begins.
The season opens at home on November 2 against the University of New Orleans, setting the tone for a campaign that will see the Razorbacks spread across the country.
Overall, the team will play 13 non‑conference contests, with SEC play slated to start on December 31, giving the squad a long runway to build chemistry.
Key Highlights of the 2026‑27 Non‑Conference Schedule
Key dates include the SEC/ACC Challenge on December 3 when Wake Forest visits Bud Walton Arena, and a series of in‑state matchups against UAPB on November 12, Arkansas State on December 6 and Central Arkansas on December 15.
A lone road test will take the Razorbacks to Little Rock on November 16, where they will meet an opponent yet to be announced.
The schedule also features the San Diego Classic holiday tournament, hosting High Point on November 24 and James Madison on November 25, before concluding non‑conference play with Missouri State on December 19 and Louisiana‑Monroe on December 28.
An exhibition game on October 29 will see the team host Cameron University, the alma mater of head coach Kelsi Musick, providing an early chance for fans to see the new‑look roster.
Thirteen of the opponents have NCAA Tournament experience, highlighted by South Carolina and Texas, both of which advanced to the Final Four and the national championship game last season.
The SEC Tournament is set to return to Greenville, South Carolina, from March 3‑7, 2027, rounding out a busy schedule that blends home‑court advantage with challenging road trips.