LEXINGTON, Ky. — The date has been set for the annual meeting between Kentucky and Louisville women’s basketball teams, with the rivalry game scheduled for Wednesday, December 9 at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.
Head coach Kenny Brooks announced the matchup on Kentucky Statehood Day. The 62nd all-time meeting between the Wildcats and Cardinals will mark the first scheduled announcement for Kentucky’s 2026-27 campaign. Tip time and television designation will be announced later this fall.
Brooks took Kentucky to the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 this past season in just his second year leading the program, while Louisville’s third-seeded team also reached the Sweet 16 under head coach Jeff Walz. Kentucky holds a two-game winning streak over its in-state rival, the longest since a five-game advantage from 2011 to 2015.
The last meeting between the programs at Rupp Arena occurred on December 11, 2022, when Louisville defeated Kentucky 86-72. Fans interested in securing season tickets for the 2026-27 home campaign can now place a no-cost deposit to reserve their spot, with renewal information coming this summer for current ticket holders.
Kentucky will also play NC State in the 2026 Ally Tipoff to open its season, with that date and time to be announced soon. For more information on Kentucky women’s basketball, visit UKathletics.com or follow @KentuckyWBB on social media.
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