WEST HARTFORD, Conn. – The Hawks women's basketball team announced its 2025-26 schedule on Tuesday, featuring 25 contests including nine home games taking place at Chase Arena. 

Hartford will kick off the season at the Tyler tip-off tournament hosted by Smith College on November 8th against California Lutheran University at 3:00 PM in Northampton, Mass.. The tournament will conclude the following day. November 14th will be the home opener for the Hawks as they will host the United States Coast Guard Academy with a 5:00 PM start time. The Conference of New England (CNE) slate starts on December 2nd at Western New England University at 5:30 PM. In total Hartford will play 16 conference contests in the 2025-26 season.

"Hartford women's basketball has always had a tradition of passionate crowds and a true home court advantage, and I want to bring that energy back to Chase Arena", said head coach Jackie Smith. "We are fortunate to be in a state that loves women's basketball, and I'm excited to invite the local community to come out, support our team, and enjoy some great, competitive games this season. To give back and grow the game, we'll also be hosting free post-game youth clinics after most of our home contests. My hope is to continue the tradition of success here at Hartford while building an exciting, family-friendly atmosphere that makes our home games a can't miss experience."

2025-26 University of Hartford Women's Basketball Schedule
Saturday, November 8th, 2025 (3:00 PM) - vs California Lutheran University (Tyler Tip-Off at Smith College)
Sunday, November 9th, 2025 (1:00 PM or 3:00 PM) - vs Smith College or Albertus Magnus College (Tyler Tip-Off at Smith College)
Friday, November 14th, 2025 (5:00 PM) - vs United States Coast Guard Academy
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 (TBD) - at Springfield College
Monday, November 24th, 2025 (6:00 PM) - at Trinity College (Conn.)
Saturday, November 29th, 2025 (TBD) - at Russell Sage College
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025 (5:30 PM) - at Western New England University*
Saturday, December 6th, 2025 (1:00 PM) - vs Gordon College*
Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 (7:00 PM) - vs Bowdoin College
Monday, December 29th, 2025 (5:00 PM) - vs Babson College (Judy Pearson '85 Memorial Tournament at Babson College)
Tuesday, December 30th, 2025 (3:00 PM) - vs UMass Dartmouth (Judy Pearson '85 Memorial Tournament at Babson College)
Saturday, January 3rd, 2026 (1:00 PM) - vs Suffolk University*
Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 (5:30 PM) - at Johnson & Wales University*
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 (1:00 PM) - vs Endicott College*
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 (5:30 PM) - at Curry College*
Saturday, January 17th, 2026 (1:00 PM) - at Nichols College*
Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 (5:30 PM) - vs Roger Williams University*
Saturday, January 24th, 2026 (1:00 PM) - at Wentworth Institute of Technology*
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 (5:30 PM) - vs Western New England University*
Saturday, January 31st, 2026 (1:00 PM) - vs Johnson & Wales University*
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 (5:30 PM) - at Suffolk University*
Saturday, February 7th, 2026 (1:00 PM) - vs University of New England*
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 (5:30 PM) - vs Curry College*
Saturday, February 14th, 2026 (1:00 PM) - at Endicott College*
Saturday, February 21st, 2026 (1:00 PM) - at University of New England*

Note – Games designated with * indicates a CNE contest

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This year all home games will be streamed on the CNE Network powered by HUDL, while other game coverage can be found on the 2025 schedule page.

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