Tennessee Lady Volunteers Announce 2026 Basketball Schedule

The Lady Vols will face a challenging slate of opponents in the upcoming season.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 3:47am

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The University of Tennessee women's basketball team, the Lady Volunteers, have released their schedule for the 2026 season. The team will face a number of tough opponents, including several matchups against ranked programs and in-state rivals.

Why it matters

The Lady Volunteers are a storied women's basketball program, having won 8 national championships. Fans are eager to see how the team will perform against their challenging schedule as they look to add to their legacy.

The details

The Lady Volunteers' 2026 schedule includes games against fellow SEC powerhouses such as the University of South Carolina, as well as non-conference matchups against ranked teams like the University of Connecticut and Baylor University. The team will also face in-state rival Vanderbilt University twice during the regular season.

  • The Lady Volunteers' season will tip off on November 10, 2026.
  • The team's first SEC game will be on January 4, 2027 against the University of Georgia.
  • The regular season will conclude on March 1, 2027 with a home game against Vanderbilt.

The players

Kellie Harper

The head coach of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers, guiding the program since 2019.

Jordan Horston

A senior guard and the team's leading scorer, expected to be a key player for the Lady Volunteers this season.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited for the challenge of this schedule. Playing against top-tier opponents will only make us better as a team.”

— Kellie Harper, Head Coach (foxsports.com)

“This is the kind of schedule that will prepare us for the postseason. We're looking forward to the opportunity to compete against the best teams in the country.”

— Jordan Horston, Senior Guard (foxsports.com)

What’s next

The Lady Volunteers will hold their annual media day on October 15, 2026, where fans can get their first look at the team ahead of the new season.

The takeaway

The Tennessee Lady Volunteers face a daunting schedule in 2026, but their experienced roster and storied program history make them a team to watch as they aim to contend for another SEC championship and national title.