ESPN's 'College GameDay' to visit South Carolina women's basketball

The popular pregame show will broadcast from Columbia ahead of the Gamecocks' matchup with Ole Miss on February 22.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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ESPN's popular college basketball pregame show 'College GameDay' will be broadcasting live from Columbia, South Carolina on February 22 ahead of the matchup between the #3 ranked South Carolina Gamecocks women's basketball team and the #6 Ole Miss Rebels. The announcement was made during South Carolina's game against the #6 LSU Tigers on February 14.

Why it matters

This is a major honor for the South Carolina women's basketball program, which has emerged as one of the top teams in the country. Hosting 'College GameDay' will bring national attention to the team and the women's game, helping to grow the sport's popularity.

The details

The 'College GameDay' crew will broadcast live from Columbia on February 22, the day of the big matchup between South Carolina and Ole Miss. This will be the first time the popular pregame show has featured a women's basketball game.

  • The announcement was made during South Carolina's game against LSU on February 14.
  • The 'College GameDay' broadcast will take place on February 22, the day of the South Carolina vs. Ole Miss game.

The players

South Carolina Gamecocks

The #3 ranked women's basketball team in the country, led by head coach Dawn Staley.

Ole Miss Rebels

The #6 ranked women's basketball team, who will be facing off against South Carolina on February 22.

LSU Tigers

The #6 ranked men's basketball team, who played against South Carolina on February 14.

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What’s next

The 'College GameDay' broadcast from Columbia will take place on February 22, ahead of the highly anticipated matchup between #3 South Carolina and #6 Ole Miss.

The takeaway

Hosting 'College GameDay' is a significant milestone for women's basketball, as the popular pregame show has never before featured a women's game. This will help bring more national attention and exposure to the women's game, which continues to grow in popularity.