LSU released its 2026 women's soccer schedule on Monday, outlining an 18‑game regular season that follows two preseason exhibitions in early August. The announcement comes after a breakthrough 2025 campaign in which the Tigers advanced to the third round of the NCAA tournament, marking the program's most successful season to date.
A demanding non‑conference slate
The first exhibition will be played on August 5 at LSU's Soccer Stadium against Alabama, after which the team travels to face Wake Forest on August 12. Additional home matchups against UNC Wilmington, Northwestern State, UCF, FGCU and Arizona State round out the August schedule, providing a rigorous test against several 2025 tournament qualifiers.
Conference play and strategic pairings
In SEC competition, LSU will host nine conference opponents, opening league play against Tennessee on September 11 before welcoming South Carolina on September 18. The Tigers will then travel to Norman to meet Oklahoma on September 24 and host Georgia on September 27. Additional home games include Arkansas on October 9, while road trips take the team to Texas on October 15 and Texas A&M on October 18, among other matchups.
SEC Tournament and postseason outlook
The 2026 SEC Soccer Tournament is scheduled for November 8‑15 in Pensacola, Florida, with the tournament selection show set for November 16. Should LSU earn a berth, its opening round will be contested during the weekend of November 20‑22, positioning the team for a potential deep postseason run.
Looking ahead
The full slate reflects a deliberate effort to pit the program against elite competition while preserving a manageable home load, a strategy that aligns with the coaching staff's vision of building a championship‑ready side. The upcoming season promises to be a pivotal chapter for a program that has already etched its most successful campaign in school history.