Drexel University Athletics
Women's Basketball 2026-27 Big 5 Schedule Announced
8/25/2026 11:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
PHILADELPHIA – Basketball season will be here before you know it! The schedule for the 2026-27 Big 5 women's basketball campaign was announced on Tuesday. For the third consecutive year, all six of the city's NCAA Division I women's basketball programs have been split into two pods of three teams. Each team will play the others in their pod at on-campus sites in a round-robin format.
From those games, the schedule will be set for a tripleheader at The Palestra on Sunday, Dec. 6 to celebrate the historic venue's 100th Anniversary celebration. The first seed in each pod will compete for the Big 5 championship, while the second-place teams in each pod compete for third place, and the third seeds compete for fifth place.
For the 2026-27 slate, one pod will feature Drexel, Penn, and Saint Joseph's while the other pod features La Salle, Temple, and Villanova.
Beginning on Friday, Nov. 6 Drexel travels to Penn to face the Quakers at The Palestra. On November 15 the Dragons will host Saint Joseph's at the Daskalakis Athletic Center.
Please note, ticket information for Big 5 tripleheader at The Palestra will be announced at a later date.
2026-27 Philadelphia Big 5 Women's Basketball Schedule
(All game times TBA by host school)
Pod 1
Friday, Nov. 6 – Drexel at Penn
Sunday, Nov. 15 – Drexel vs Saint Joseph's
Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Penn at Saint Joseph's
Pod 2
Wednesday, Nov. 11 – Temple at La Salle
Tuesday, Nov. 24 - La Salle at Villanova
Tuesday, Dec. 1 – Villanova at Temple
Big 5 Women's Classic
Sunday, Dec. 6 at The Palestra, game times TBA
About the Palestra
Known as the Cathedral of College Basketball, the Palestra is recognized as one of the country's most iconic venues. Located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, the Palestra has hosted countless memorable games since opening in 1927 and remains one of the most revered arenas in college basketball. Its intimate atmosphere, historic architecture, and unparalleled legacy have made it a bucket-list destination for players, coaches and fans from across the country. The 2026-27 season marks the 100th Anniversary of the Historic Palestra.
