UConn’s women’s basketball program has locked in its nonconference slate for the 2026‑27 season, a schedule that blends early‑season road tests with a handful of neutral‑site showdowns.
The Huskies will open the campaign on November 5 against Michigan, travel to face Iowa on November 8, and then head to Louisville for a November 15 showdown, setting a challenging tone for the new year.
Neutral‑Site Battles and Exhibition Highlights
Four neutral‑site games are slated for November and early December, including contests against South Carolina on November 24, Duke on November 28, Maryland on December 5 and LSU on November 20. In addition, the team will host exhibition games against Syracuse on October 12 and Texas on October 19, using those matchups to fine‑tune chemistry before the regular season begins.
A much‑anticipated matchup against UNLV is set for December 2, marking the first meeting between the programs since a 1997 encounter in which UNLV posted an 80‑47 victory over UConn. The upcoming game offers a chance for redemption and adds a historic narrative to the schedule.
The complete nonconference schedule is expected to be released later in August, while the Big East conference slate will be announced in September, giving fans a clearer picture of the road ahead.