Northwestern University Athletics
Big Ten Unveils 2025-26 Women’s Basketball Conference Opponents
4/30/2025 11:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Wildcats’ league slate to feature nine home contests
ROSEMONT, Ill. (April 30, 2025) – The Big Ten Conference announced its home and away opponents for the 2025-26 women's basketball season on Wednesday. Northwestern and its 17 league foes will play an 18-game conference slate, featuring nine contests at home and nine on the road.
In-state rival Illinois will serve as the Wildcats' lone home-and-home series, with Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, and Wisconsin also set to visit Welsh-Ryan Arena. Northwestern's road schedule includes trips to Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, and Washington.
The complete 2025-26 Big Ten Conference schedule will be released at a later date. For a second consecutive season, the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament will be hosted at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.
For only $25 per seat, fans can guarantee their spot inside Welsh-Ryan Arena for Northwestern's full 2025-26 slate. To secure your spot, click HERE or visit nusports.com/tickets.
Northwestern Women's Basketball 2025-26 Big Ten Opponents
Home: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, Wisconsin
Away: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, Washington
In-state rival Illinois will serve as the Wildcats' lone home-and-home series, with Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, and Wisconsin also set to visit Welsh-Ryan Arena. Northwestern's road schedule includes trips to Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, and Washington.
The complete 2025-26 Big Ten Conference schedule will be released at a later date. For a second consecutive season, the Big Ten Women's Basketball Tournament will be hosted at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Ind.
For only $25 per seat, fans can guarantee their spot inside Welsh-Ryan Arena for Northwestern's full 2025-26 slate. To secure your spot, click HERE or visit nusports.com/tickets.
Northwestern Women's Basketball 2025-26 Big Ten Opponents
Home: Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio State, Purdue, Rutgers, UCLA, USC, Wisconsin
Away: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oregon, Penn State, Washington
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