Louisville and Kentucky women’s basketball teams set 2026 rivalry game date
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 3:55 PM
Last updated Jun 1, 2026
The Louisville Cardinals will visit the Kentucky Wildcats for a women's basketball game on December 9, 2026, at Rupp Arena in Lexington. This matchup marks another chapter in their ongoing rivalry, with Kentucky holding a 36-24 lead in the all-time series. Both teams made Sweet 16 appearances in the previous NCAA Tournament, further intensifying their competition. Kentucky won the last encounter, a ranked game, by a score of 72-62.
- •Game date is December 9, 2026.
- •Location is Rupp Arena in Lexington.
- •Kentucky leads the all-time series 36-24.
- •Both teams reached the Sweet 16 in the last NCAA Tournament.
- •Kentucky won the latest meeting 72-62.
- 3:55 PMYahoo Sports — Louisville vs Kentucky women's basketball date set for 2026 showdown
"Jeff Walz's Louisville Cardinals will visit Kenny Brooks' Kentucky Wildcats in a women's basketball game this season. See date for Rupp Arena clash:
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