A demanding conference schedule
The University of Tennessee Lady Vols will navigate a 16‑game slate in the 2026‑27 season that blends home‑court advantages with challenging road trips. The upcoming slate was partially revealed, highlighting a series of high‑profile matchups that will shape the team's conference campaign.
Among the home games, the Lady Vols will welcome South Carolina and LSU, two perennial SEC powerhouses, while also hosting Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Oklahoma and Ole Miss. A notable home‑and‑home series will pit Tennessee against Kentucky, providing a recurring rivalry that fans eagerly anticipate.
The road portion of the schedule includes trips to Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi State, Missouri, Texas, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt, ensuring the team faces a broad spectrum of conference opponents away from Knoxville. SEC play is slated to open on Thursday, December 31, though exact matchup dates will be announced at a later date.
Looking ahead
With the schedule now outlined, the Lady Vols and their coaching staff are preparing for a season that promises both competitive tests and opportunities to showcase the program’s depth. The university’s athletics department, in partnership with the Southeastern Conference, will continue to coordinate logistics as the full slate of dates is finalized.