LEXINGTION, Ky. — Kentucky Women’s Basketball has finalized its 2026-27 nonconference schedule, featuring 14 games and five opponents that reached the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
The Wildcats will play nine games in Lexington, including two at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center, along with four neutral-site contests and one true road game.
Kentucky opens the season Nov. 2 against Morehead State at Historic Memorial Coliseum before facing Northern Kentucky and NC State. Other marquee matchups include games against Clemson, Louisville and Virginia.
NC State, South Dakota State, Clemson, Louisville and Virginia all appeared in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, with Louisville and Virginia advancing to the Sweet Sixteen. The schedule also includes Marshall, the reigning WNIT champion.
Kentucky’s lone true road game comes Dec. 13 at Le Moyne in Syracuse, New York, giving players Clara Strack, Emily McDonald and Savvy Swords an opportunity to play closer to home.
The Wildcats will host Clemson on Dec. 3 and Louisville on Dec. 9 at Rupp Arena. Both games are included in season ticket packages.
Tip times and television information will be announced later, while single-game ticket information is expected to be available in October.
Full nonconference schedule
- Nov. 2: vs. Morehead State
- Nov. 5: vs. Northern Kentucky
- Nov. 8: vs. NC State — Charlotte, North Carolina
- Nov. 11: vs. Evansville
- Nov. 15: vs. Eastern Michigan
- Nov. 20: vs. Marshall
- Nov. 27: vs. Maine — Daytona Beach, Florida
- Nov. 28: vs. South Dakota State — Daytona Beach, Florida
- Dec. 3: vs. Clemson — Rupp Arena
- Dec. 6: vs. Bellarmine
- Dec. 9: vs. Louisville — Rupp Arena
- Dec. 13: at Le Moyne
- Dec. 20: vs. Virginia — Nashville
- Dec. 28: vs. Kent State
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