Opening Matchup and Schedule Format
Canisius will begin its Metro Conference campaign on December 19, 2026, traveling to Lawrenceville, New Jersey, to face Rider University. The game marks the first official contest under the Metro brand for the Golden Griffins, who open the season with a road test before returning home for a series of high‑profile matchups.
The league has adopted an unbalanced schedule, requiring each team to play eight conference opponents twice and four others a single time. This structure creates a varied slate of opponents and ensures that teams face a mix of familiar rivals and new challenges throughout the season.
Key Home and Road Games
After the season‑opening loss at Rider, the Griffins will host Sacred Heart on January 3, followed by contests against Saint Peter's on January 28 and Manhattan on January 30. February brings a stretch of road games at Quinnipiac (February 4), Marist (February 6) and Niagara (February 11), before the team returns home to meet Siena on February 13. The regular season concludes with two consecutive home games against Mount St. Mary's on February 25 and Rider on February 27.
The Griffins will also close the 2026 calendar year with a league road game at Mount St. Mary's on December 21, and they will open 2027 with a New Year's Day home contest against Marist, marking the fourth such meeting in the past five seasons.
Season Ticket Details
Fans can purchase season tickets for the combined men's and women's basketball packages at $240 for reserved seating and $140 for general admission, providing an affordable way to follow the Griffins throughout the Metro schedule.
Championship Outlook
The 2027 Metro Conference Women's Basketball Championship is slated for March 4 through March 8 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The tournament will feature the top ten teams from the league, offering the Griffins a chance to compete for a coveted postseason berth in a neutral, high‑profile setting.