The University of Wisconsin’s women’s basketball program announced a full slate of 13 non‑conference games for the 2026‑27 season. Head coach Robin Pingeton highlighted a balanced mix of home contests, regional match‑ups and a Thanksgiving‑week tournament abroad.
Early season tune‑ups
The Badgers will tip‑off their campaign with an exhibition against UW‑Eau Claire on Oct. 28 at the Kohl Center in Madison. The regular season begins Nov. 3 when Wisconsin hosts Bradley.
Home games and in‑state rivalry
Wisconsin stays in Madison for three more home games, welcoming Oakland (Nov. 5), Grambling State (Nov. 8) and Delaware (Nov. 11). The Badgers then travel to Green Bay for a road game on Nov. 14 before returning to the Kohl Center to host Marquette on Nov. 17, continuing the fierce in‑state rivalry.
Thanksgiving tournament in Puerto Rico
After a home showdown with Lafayette on Nov. 22, the team heads to San Juan for the Discover Puerto Rico Shootout & Classic. Wisconsin opens the event against Auburn on Nov. 25 and faces Syracuse the following day.
Closing the non‑conference slate
Back in Madison, the Badgers host Western Michigan on Dec. 2, then finish the non‑conference portion with road trips to Valparaiso (Dec. 10) and back‑to‑back home games against Delaware State (Dec. 17) and Omaha (Dec. 20) before Big Ten play begins.
Schedule at a glance
- Oct. 28 – Exhibition vs. UW‑Eau Claire
- Nov. 3 – Bradley
- Nov. 5 – Oakland
- Nov. 8 – Grambling State
- Nov. 11 – Delaware
- Nov. 14 – at Green Bay
- Nov. 17 – Marquette
- Nov. 22 – Lafayette
- Nov. 25 – vs. Auburn (Discover Puerto Rico Shootout & Classic)
- Nov. 26 – vs. Syracuse (Discover Puerto Rico Shootout & Classic)
- Dec. 2 – Western Michigan
- Dec. 10 – at Valparaiso
- Dec. 17 – Delaware State
- Dec. 20 – Omaha
The schedule gives Wisconsin fans plenty of opportunities to see the Badgers compete both at home and on the road, while also showcasing the program on an international stage.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
