The University of North Carolina women's basketball team is gearing up for another competitive season in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) after a successful run that saw them reach the Sweet 16 for the second consecutive year. Under the leadership of head coach Courtney Banghart, the Tar Heels posted an impressive 28-8 record during the 2025-26 season, which included significant NCAA Tournament victories against Western Illinois and Maryland, both of which were played at their home venue, Carmichael Arena.
As the Tar Heels prepare for the upcoming season, they have now released their complete 2026-27 schedule, including all 18 of their ACC matchups. While specific game times are still to be announced, players and fans alike can now look forward to the entire slate of regular-season games. The season will officially kick off for North Carolina in the conference on Sunday, December 13, when they face off against their rivals, NC State, marking an early start to their ACC campaign.
In addition to the matchup against NC State, the Tar Heels will host Georgia Tech on December 17 and travel to Syracuse on December 31 as part of their conference schedule in 2026. The new year will see North Carolina begin with a game against Clemson on January 3, 2027. January will be a particularly busy month for the Tar Heels, as they have a total of seven ACC contests scheduled, including games against Wake Forest, Louisville, Boston College, California, Stanford, and Notre Dame.
February will also be packed with action, starting with a game at Miami (FL) on February 4. The Tar Heels will then return home to host Virginia Tech on February 7, followed by matchups against SMU, Pittsburgh, Florida State, and Virginia, culminating in a season finale against Duke on February 28. The rivalry with Duke is always a highlight of the season, and this year, the teams will face each other twice, with the first meeting taking place at UNC on January 31.
As the Tar Heels look to navigate a challenging ACC landscape, the goal remains clear: to secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the seventh straight year and to contend for postseason accolades. The upcoming schedule presents numerous opportunities for the team to build on last season's achievements and solidify their status as a formidable force in women's college basketball.
With a blend of seasoned players and new talent, UNC is poised to make some noise in the ACC this season. Fans are eagerly anticipating how the Tar Heels will perform against both familiar rivals and new challengers, as they strive to enhance their legacy in women's basketball.
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