UConn Women’s Basketball 2025-26 Schedule Highlights and Key Matchups
The UConn women’s basketball team is gearing up for an exciting 2025-26 season. They’re aiming to defend their NCAA Championship title.
The Big East Conference just dropped the full schedule. It’s packed: 20 conference games and a tough nonconference slate with some big-name opponents.
With key players returning and some fresh faces joining, the Huskies look ready for another strong run. Here’s a closer look at what’s ahead.
Big East Conference Play
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This season, the Huskies will play 20 Big East games, up from 18 over the past two years. They’ll take on each conference opponent twice—home and away.
UConn opens conference play at Xavier on November 30. Their Big East home openers are against DePaul at Gampel Pavilion on December 7 and Marquette at PeoplesBank Arena on December 17.
Their final game at Gampel Pavilion comes against Providence on February 22. They’ll host Georgetown for the last home game at PeoplesBank Arena on February 26.
Regular-season wraps up March 1 at St. John’s. That’s a lot of basketball packed into a few months.
Key Conference Matchups
Here are some of the conference games that stand out:
- Nov. 30: at Xavier
- Dec. 7: vs. DePaul at Gampel Pavilion
- Dec. 17: vs. Marquette at PeoplesBank Arena
- Feb. 22: vs. Providence at Gampel Pavilion
- Feb. 26: vs. Georgetown at PeoplesBank Arena
- March 1: at St. John’s
UConn’s been on a tear in the Big East. They haven’t lost a conference game in two seasons and grabbed their 12th straight tournament title last year.
Since rejoining the conference in 2020-21, they’ve snagged the regular-season crown every year. That’s 24 titles overall—pretty wild, honestly.
Nonconference Challenges
The nonconference schedule isn’t exactly a cakewalk. UConn will face 10 teams that made the 2025 NCAA Tournament and six that finished last season in the AP Top 25.
They’ll host five nonconference games, including classic rivalries with Notre Dame and Tennessee. Fans love those.
New home-and-home series with Florida State and Ohio State are on the docket, too. Oh, and they’ll get a rematch with USC in Los Angeles—should be a good one.
Highlighted Nonconference Games
Some nonconference games to circle on the calendar:
- Nov. 4: vs. Louisville in Armed Forces Classic at Ramstein Air Base, Germany
- Nov. 9: vs. Florida State at Gampel Pavilion
- Nov. 16: vs. Ohio State at PeoplesBank Arena
- Dec. 13: at USC
- Jan. 19: vs. Notre Dame at Gampel Pavilion
- Feb. 1: vs. Tennessee at PeoplesBank Arena
Key Players and New Additions
UConn starts the season as a favorite to repeat as NCAA champions. Final Four Most Outstanding Player Azzi Fudd and WBCA Freshman of the Year Sarah Strong are both back.
Most of last year’s roster returns, which should help with chemistry. The Huskies also picked up some intriguing talent from the transfer portal and a few promising freshmen.
Returning Stars
Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong headline the group of returners. Fudd’s known for her scoring and clutch moments—she’ll be key on offense.
Strong impressed as a freshman and will try to build on that. Both are fun to watch, honestly.
Newcomers to Watch
New faces to keep an eye on:
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- Serah Williams: A standout forward from Wisconsin, she brings size and skill up front.
- Kayleigh Heckel: A versatile guard from USC, Heckel adds depth in the backcourt.
- Kelis Fisher: Ranked No. 25 nationally, Fisher could make an immediate impact as a freshman.
Exhibition Games and Early Season Tests
Before the regular season gets rolling, UConn will play two exhibition games at home. They’ll face Boston College at Mohegan Sun Arena on October 13 and Southern Connecticut State on October 26.
These matchups should give coaches a chance to experiment with lineups and get a feel for what’s working.
Early Nonconference Games
The early schedule includes:
- Nov. 4: vs. Louisville in Armed Forces Classic at Ramstein Air Base, Germany
- Nov. 9: vs. Florida State at Gampel Pavilion
- Nov. 12: vs. Loyola Chicago
- Nov. 16: vs. Ohio State at PeoplesBank Arena
- Nov. 21: vs. Michigan in Naismith Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena
- Nov. 23: vs. Utah in Naismith Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena
Conclusion
The 2025-26 season looks like it could be another wild ride for UConn women’s basketball fans. There’s a tough schedule ahead, and the roster’s stacked with talent.
They’re hungry to defend that championship title, and honestly, it’s hard not to get a bit excited. If you want the full schedule or game locations, check out the Hartford Courant.