Women’s Basketball Announces 2025-26 Non-Conference Schedule
7/11/2025 1:25:00 PM | WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Blue Demons open the regular season Nov. 4 vs. Valparaiso
DePaul women's basketball unveiled its 11-game non-conference slate for the 2025-26 season on Friday afternoon. The out of league schedule features seven games at Wintrust Arena including local matchups against Northwestern and Loyola along with a tilt against Michigan State.
"When assembling our non-conference schedule for the 2025–26 season, our goal was to schedule matchups that will prepare us for the challenges of BIG EAST play," said Pizzotti. "We place great value on continuing our local rivalries with Loyola, Northwestern, and UIC, and we're excited for our return games at UNLV and Princeton, both programs with postseason experience last season. We've also renewed our home-and-home series with Michigan State, another NCAA Tournament team, and look forward to hosting a multi-team event at Wintrust Arena around Thanksgiving."
For the second-straight season, the Blue Demons will host a preseason exhibition at McGrath-Phillips Arena with Milwaukee visiting Lincoln Park Oct. 25.
DePaul will open the regular season against Valparaiso Nov. 4 at Wintrust Arena when the two sides meet for the first time since 2010.
The second week of the season will take the Blue Demons on the road to UNLV Nov. 9 and Bradley Nov. 12 before opening a four-game homestand with Northwestern on Nov. 17.
Pizzotti and Co. will welcome Campbell, Grambling State and Northern Colorado to Chicago Nov. 21-22 for a four-team multi-team event (MTE). Matchups have yet to be determined.
In a renewal of the red line rivalry, DePaul will host Loyola Chicago on Nov. 26 for the 57th all-time meeting between the two programs. The Blue Demons will close out the month of November with a trip to Princeton Nov. 30.
DePaul will host UMass Lowell on Dec. 10 or 11 in what will be the first matchup between the two teams before meeting Michigan State in the South Loop Dec. 14
The Blue Demons conclude the non-conference schedule against UIC on Dec. 17 at Credit Union 1 Arena.
Tipoff times, television designations and the complete BIG EAST Conference schedule will be announced at a later date.
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2025–26 SEASON TICKETS
The next chapter begins! Join Head Coach Jill Pizzotti and commit to DePaul Women's Basketball at Wintrust Arena. New season tickets start at $115 and will go on sale Thursday, July 17 at DePaulBlueDemons.com/tickets. Complete pricing and seating information will be released at that time. Secure your place on the Priority List for the 2025–26 season now by placing a $25 deposit per seat to select new season ticket locations.
➡️ Make your commitment today at DePaulBlueDemons.com/commit. Your deposit will be applied toward a full season ticket purchase.
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"When assembling our non-conference schedule for the 2025–26 season, our goal was to schedule matchups that will prepare us for the challenges of BIG EAST play," said Pizzotti. "We place great value on continuing our local rivalries with Loyola, Northwestern, and UIC, and we're excited for our return games at UNLV and Princeton, both programs with postseason experience last season. We've also renewed our home-and-home series with Michigan State, another NCAA Tournament team, and look forward to hosting a multi-team event at Wintrust Arena around Thanksgiving."
For the second-straight season, the Blue Demons will host a preseason exhibition at McGrath-Phillips Arena with Milwaukee visiting Lincoln Park Oct. 25.
DePaul will open the regular season against Valparaiso Nov. 4 at Wintrust Arena when the two sides meet for the first time since 2010.
The second week of the season will take the Blue Demons on the road to UNLV Nov. 9 and Bradley Nov. 12 before opening a four-game homestand with Northwestern on Nov. 17.
Pizzotti and Co. will welcome Campbell, Grambling State and Northern Colorado to Chicago Nov. 21-22 for a four-team multi-team event (MTE). Matchups have yet to be determined.
In a renewal of the red line rivalry, DePaul will host Loyola Chicago on Nov. 26 for the 57th all-time meeting between the two programs. The Blue Demons will close out the month of November with a trip to Princeton Nov. 30.
DePaul will host UMass Lowell on Dec. 10 or 11 in what will be the first matchup between the two teams before meeting Michigan State in the South Loop Dec. 14
The Blue Demons conclude the non-conference schedule against UIC on Dec. 17 at Credit Union 1 Arena.
Tipoff times, television designations and the complete BIG EAST Conference schedule will be announced at a later date.
FOLLOW THE BLUE DEMONS
Stay connected with DePaul Women's Basketball at DePaulBlueDemons.com. For real-time updates, follow the Blue Demons on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, or sign up for email updates and text alerts.
The next chapter begins! Join Head Coach Jill Pizzotti and commit to DePaul Women's Basketball at Wintrust Arena. New season tickets start at $115 and will go on sale Thursday, July 17 at DePaulBlueDemons.com/tickets. Complete pricing and seating information will be released at that time. Secure your place on the Priority List for the 2025–26 season now by placing a $25 deposit per seat to select new season ticket locations.
➡️ Make your commitment today at DePaulBlueDemons.com/commit. Your deposit will be applied toward a full season ticket purchase.
Celebrate with DePaul Women's Basketball! Host your next team event, corporate outing, or special celebration with the Blue Demons for an unforgettable experience.
Groups of 10+ enjoy:
- Discounted tickets
- Preferred seating
- In-game recognition
- Flexible payment options
- Access to premium hospitality spaces
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