The University of Kentucky women’s basketball program has unveiled its 2027 Southeastern Conference slate, a 16‑game journey that blends early‑season road tests with a robust home schedule at the historic Memorial Coliseum.
The Wildcats open SEC play on New Year’s Eve with a trip to Gainesville, Florida, where they will meet the Florida Gators on the final day of 2026, setting the tone for a demanding conference campaign.
Following that opener, Kentucky will host Auburn on January 3, welcome Missouri on January 7, and entertain Texas on January 10, giving the fan base a quick succession of home games to build momentum.
Key conference matchups
The schedule features a home‑and‑home series with Tennessee, beginning on January 21 in Lexington before the teams reconvene later in the month. A rematch with LSU is slated for February 4 in Memorial Coliseum, while road trips to Georgia on February 7 and Ole Miss on February 11 test the Wildcats’ depth.
Additional home fixtures include contests against Alabama on January 28, South Carolina on January 31, Vanderbilt on February 15, and a second meeting with Tennessee on February 21. The Wildcats will also host Texas A&M on February 25 and close the regular season with a game against Mississippi State on February 28.
Two scheduled byes on January 17 and February 18 provide brief respites amid the packed calendar, allowing coaches and players to focus on preparation and recovery.
Under head coach Kenny Brooks, the Wildcats have compiled a 48–19 record over his first two seasons, highlighted by a Sweet Sixteen appearance in the 2025‑26 campaign. Brooks’ early tenure has been marked by signature wins over nationally ranked opponents, including a victory against No. 5 LSU and a triumph over No. 5 Oklahoma.
The SEC Tournament is set to return to Greenville, South Carolina, from March 3 through March 7, offering the Wildcats another opportunity to showcase their mettle on a neutral court before the NCAA tournament.
The upcoming schedule not only underscores the program’s growing competitiveness but also reflects the broader excitement surrounding women’s basketball in the Commonwealth, as the team looks to build on recent successes and push for deeper postseason runs.