UConn and Louisville will tip off the 2025-26 season at Ramstein Air Base in Germany, appearing in the first-ever women’s college basketball matchup of the Armed Forces Classic.
The game, which was announced Thursday, will take place Nov. 4, 2025, and air on ESPN.
“We want to do as much as we possibly can, both personally and team-wise, to support our armed forces,” UConn coach Geno Auriemma said in a statement. “I’m glad we’re getting the opportunity to go overseas and have many of our military members see us play in person. I know it’ll be an experience of a lifetime for everyone in our program.”
“We are extremely thankful to be selected for the 2025 Armed Forces Classic,” Louisville coach Jeff Walz said in a statement. “It will be an incredible experience for our players and staff to play in front of some of our nation’s heroes overseas. We look forward to the opportunity to showcase women’s basketball on an international stage.”
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