The Big Ten Conference revealed its full slate of opponents for the 2026‑27 women's basketball season on June 8, setting the stage for another demanding year for the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Iowa’s home schedule features a mix of traditional rivals and new challenges, including matchups against Indiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue, Rutgers, Wisconsin, UCLA and USC.
On the road, the Hawkeyes will travel to face Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, Penn State, Washington and a second contest at Nebraska.
A Double‑Header with Nebraska
One of the highlighted elements of the schedule is the two‑game series with Nebraska, split between Carver‑Hawkeye Arena and the Cornhusker’s home court, underscoring the renewed intensity of the in‑state rivalry.
While Iowa will meet each of the other 16 conference members once, the double‑header with Nebraska adds an extra layer of excitement for fans eager to see high‑stakes games on both sides of the state line.
The conference has indicated that specific game dates, start times and broadcast details will be released later this fall, giving coaches and broadcasters time to fine‑tune logistics.
Overall, the announced opponents reflect a balanced mix of home and away contests that should test Iowa’s depth and resilience as it aims for another strong postseason run.