UConn and Louisville to Open 2025-26 Season in Germany at the Armed Forces Classic
Exciting news for basketball fans as UConn and Louisville’s women’s teams will be part of the 2025-26 season opener, marking a historic moment in women’s college basketball. The two powerhouse teams are set to compete in the Peraton Armed Forces Classic on November 4, 2025, at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. This game will not only be a thrilling matchup on the court, but it will also be the first-ever women’s basketball game featured in this iconic event. Previous editions have been hosted in various locations, including Puerto Rico, Japan, and Hawaii, but this will be a significant milestone for women’s sports on the international stage.
The Armed Forces Classic has always been about celebrating the service of military personnel and giving them a chance to enjoy top-tier college basketball. UConn’s legendary head coach Geno Auriemma expressed his excitement, emphasizing how meaningful it is for the team to participate. He spoke about the opportunity to engage with the armed forces and said it would be an experience of a lifetime for everyone involved. Louisville’s coach, Jeff Walz, echoed similar sentiments, emphasizing how this game will provide a unique experience for both the players and the staff, as they get to perform in front of the nation’s heroes overseas.
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This game will be broadcast live on ESPN, allowing fans around the world to watch as these two teams, both ranked in the AP preseason Top 25 for 2024-25, face off in a new international setting. The matchup between UConn and Louisville will be particularly compelling, given that both teams are known for their dominance in women’s college basketball. UConn and Louisville are two of the six schools that have made it to at least five of the last six NCAA Women’s Basketball Elite Eights, solidifying their status as two of the most consistent and successful programs in the nation.
This event will also be a continuation of the longstanding rivalry between the two teams. It will be their third consecutive meeting, with prior games being held in Hartford, Connecticut, and coming up this December in Brooklyn. The teams are also set for a four-year home-and-home series, with their 2025-26 clash in Germany pushing the 2026-27 meeting to Louisville’s home court.
For both UConn and Louisville, this historic game will not only be about basketball but also about honoring the brave men and women in uniform, bringing the game to an international audience, and celebrating women’s sports on a global scale. It’s a moment in history that no one will want to miss!
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