UConn to Open 2025-26 WCBB Schedule vs. Louisville at Ramstein Air Base in Germany

The UConn women's basketball team will be heading overseas for next year's season opener.

The Huskies announced on Thursday that they will open the 2025-26 campaign against Louisville at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany as part of the Armed Forces Classic.

The game between UConn and Louisville will be the first-ever women's college basketball matchup of the Armed Forces Classic, per ESPN's Alexa Philippou.

"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."

The matchup will continue the run of top women's college basketball teams playing their respective season openers at international sites. Earlier this week, games featuring USC vs. Ole Miss and UCLA vs. Louisville were played in Oui-Play in Paris.

The Armed Forces Classic debuted in 2012 and has been played in South Korea, Puerto Rico, Japan, Hawaii, Texas, Alaska and San Diego. Ramstein Air Base previously hosted the event in 2012 and 2017.

The Huskies, who are currently ranked No. 2 in the nation, are set to open the 2024-25 season on Thursday against Boston University. The No. 17 Cardinals suffered a 66-59 loss to the Bruins and will look to bounce back on Friday against Southern Indiana.