Penn State women’s basketball announced its 2026-27 promotional schedule Wednesday.

The schedule features 15 themed events throughout the season, starting with the Home Opener on November 2 against Cleveland State.

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The Lady Lions will wrap up the opening month with two theme nights, Education Day against Bowling Green on November 19 and Alumni Day against St. Joseph’s on November 22.

Fresh Kicks Night takes place on December 2 against James Madison, and Hoops for Troops Night and the Toy Drive take place on December 10 against Army.

The December 20 faceoff with Fordham features Ugly Sweater Night, and the Lady Lions’ Big Ten competition tips off December 29 against Purdue to close out 2026.

The Lady Lions will be back on New Year’s Day 2027 vs Oregon for Ballin’ In The New Year Night. January 8 against Rutgers features the team’s Pride Game and We Back Pat Game.

Jersey Night on January 12 against Indiana will give students a chance to get a replica jersey at the first giveaway night of the season.

The Lady Lions close out January with the White Out and THON game against Ohio State. There will also be a student t-shirt giveaway.

February features four theme nights, starting February 7 against Maryland for the Pink Zone game.

The Nittany Lions will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day on February 13 when they take on Washington. The February 18 game against Iowa will honor Black History Month.

The Lady Lions will close out their promotional schedule with Senior Night on February 28 against Wisconsin.

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