The University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball program has unveiled an ambitious 2026‑27 non‑conference schedule that pits the Huskies against a who’s‑who of the sport’s elite.
A loaded non‑conference slate
UConn will open the season on November 2 with an official game against Cornell, then navigate three exhibition contests — against Syracuse on October 12, Texas on October 19 and Army on October 25 — before stepping onto the regular‑season floor.
The schedule features ten opponents that participated in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, including three teams ranked in the top ten of the final NET rankings: No. 3 South Carolina, No. 5 LSU and No. 6 Michigan. Additional high‑profile foes include No. 8 Duke, No. 11 Louisville, No. 12 Iowa, No. 15 Maryland, No. 16 Ohio State, No. 20 Notre Dame and No. 25 Tennessee.
marquee neutral‑site matchups
Four neutral‑site games are scattered across the country, highlighted by a showdown with South Carolina in the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena on November 24, and a clash with Duke at TD Garden in Boston on November 28. UConn will also travel to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center to meet Maryland on December 5 and to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena for a contest with LSU on December 20.
The slate balances geographic spread with competitive variety, featuring four teams from the Big Ten, three from the SEC and three from the ACC, ensuring the Huskies face a diverse array of playing styles as they prepare for conference play.