TUSCALOOSA,ala. – The University of Alabama’s Women’s basketball team will kick off its 2025-26 Southeastern Conference schedule against the defending league champion South Carolina Gamecocks on January 1, 2026, the SEC announced Tuesday. The Crimson Tide, coming off a successful 2023-24 season, will navigate a challenging 16-game conference slate featuring eight home contests at Coleman Coliseum.

Head Coach Kristy Curry‘s squad, wich finished with a 24-9 overall record and a 10-6 mark in SEC play last season, will face a rigorous schedule that includes matchups against ten teams that participated in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The Crimson Tide’s home schedule includes contests against Arkansas on January 4, Kentucky on January 8, tennessee on January 18, Mississippi State on January 25, Ole Miss on February 5, Oklahoma on February 15, South Carolina on February 19, and Texas on March 1.

Alabama will also play eight SEC games on the road, beginning with the New Year’s Day showdown in Columbia, South Carolina. Additional road trips are scheduled for missouri (January 12), Auburn (January 15), Georgia (January 29), LSU (February 1), Texas A&M (February 8), Florida (February 22), and Vanderbilt (February 26). The television schedule and specific game times will be released at a later date by the SEC Network and ESPN.

Season tickets for the 2025-26 Alabama Women’s basketball season are currently available for purchase online at RollTide.com or by contacting the Alabama Athletics Ticket Office at (205)-348-BAMA. Pricing starts at $150 for general admission seats, with premium seating options also available.

Context and Historical Trends in SEC Women’s Basketball

The Southeastern Conference has consistently been one of the nation’s premier women’s basketball leagues,boasting multiple NCAA Tournament champions and consistently ranking among the top conferences in the country. South Carolina, under Head Coach Dawn Staley, has emerged as a dominant force, winning the National Championship in 2022 and reaching the championship game in 2024. Alabama has a storied basketball history, with the women’s program achieving notable success in the 1990s under Coach Rick Moody, reaching the NCAA Sweet Sixteen on multiple occasions. The addition of Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC in 2024 further elevates the conference’s competitive landscape, bringing two historically strong programs into the fold. The SEC’s commitment to women’s basketball is reflected in increased investment in facilities,coaching salaries,and media coverage,contributing to the league’s continued growth and prominence.

frequently Asked Questions about the alabama Women’s Basketball Schedule

1. What is the first SEC game for Alabama Women’s Basketball in the 2025-26 season?

   Alabama will open its SEC schedule on january 1,2026,with an away game against the South Carolina Gamecocks,the defending SEC champions.

2. How many SEC home games will Alabama play in the 2025-26 season?

   The Crimson Tide will host eight SEC games at Coleman Coliseum during the 2025-26 season.

3. Which new SEC teams will Alabama face in the 2025-26 season?

   Alabama will play home games against both Oklahoma (

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