Kentucky Women's Soccer will bring its 2026 campaign to television screens across the country, with two of its most anticipated matches slated for national broadcast.
The Wildcats open their televised slate on Thursday, September 24 at 7 p.m. ET when they travel to face South Carolina on the SEC Network, and close the regular season on Sunday, November 1 at 1 p.m. ET against No. 10 Arkansas on ESPNU.
All 17 home contests will be streamed live on SEC Network+, while the remaining 15 games will also be available on the same platform, giving fans unprecedented access to the team's progress throughout the season. Admission to every home match is free, reinforcing the program's commitment to community engagement.
The upcoming clash with South Carolina marks the 31st meeting in a series that currently favors the Gamecocks 14‑15‑2 overall, but Kentucky hopes to build on last year's 3‑2 victory and secure back‑to‑back wins. A win over Arkansas would represent the first triumph over the Razorbacks since 2016, a milestone that could galvanize the squad heading into the postseason.
A historic rivalry renewed
Adding to the excitement, a preseason exhibition on Saturday, August 8 will see the Wildcats host Lexington SC of the USL Champions in a doubleheader that also features the Kentucky Men's Soccer team taking on NKU at 7:30 p.m. ET. With a full slate of televised games, free entry for supporters and a renewed focus on historic rivalries, the 2026 season promises to be a pivotal chapter for Kentucky Women's Soccer as it strives for its first major breakthrough in program history.