Kentucky Women's Basketball Unveils 2026-27 SEC Schedule

In a significant announcement for fans and players alike, the Kentucky women's basketball team has released its Southeastern Conference (SEC) schedule for the 2026-27 season. The Wildcats are set to face a challenging lineup of opponents, beginning with their first conference game on December 31, 2026, when they travel to Gainesville to take on the Florida Gators.

One of the highlights of the schedule includes a highly anticipated matchup against the Texas Longhorns on January 10, 2027. Texas, the reigning SEC Tournament Champions, previously eliminated Kentucky from the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament last March, adding an extra layer of intensity to this encounter.

This season will feature a unique home-and-home series with the Tennessee Lady Volunteers. Kentucky will host Tennessee on January 21, 2027, before heading to Knoxville for the return game on February 21, 2027. This rivalry matchup is always a fan favorite and is expected to draw significant attention.

Another key game on the schedule will see Kentucky visit the South Carolina Gamecocks on January 31, 2027. South Carolina, who finished as the NCAA title runner-up last season and was crowned SEC regular season champions, will present a formidable challenge for the Wildcats.

As the regular season wraps up, the Wildcats will host the Mississippi State Bulldogs on February 28, 2027, in a game that could have major implications for postseason positioning. This matchup will be crucial as teams jockey for favorable seeding in the SEC Tournament.

The complete SEC schedule for the Kentucky Wildcats is as follows:

Thursday, Dec. 31 - at Florida

Sunday, Jan. 3 - vs. Auburn

Thursday, Jan. 7 - at Missouri

Sunday, Jan. 10 - vs. Texas

Thursday, Jan. 14 - vs. Arkansas

Sunday, Jan. 17 - BYE

Thursday, Jan. 21 - vs. Tennessee

Sunday, Jan. 24 - at Oklahoma

Thursday, Jan. 28 - vs. Alabama

Sunday, Jan. 31 - at South Carolina

Thursday, Feb. 4 - vs. LSU

Sunday, Feb. 7 - at Georgia

Thursday, Feb. 11 - at Ole Miss

Monday, Feb. 15 - vs. Vanderbilt

Thursday, Feb. 18 - BYE

Sunday, Feb. 21 - at Tennessee

Thursday, Feb. 25 - at Texas A&M

Sunday, Feb. 28 - vs. Mississippi State