The South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team has announced an exciting addition to their 2025–2026 schedule: a neutral-site game against the USC Trojans, dubbed “The Real SC.” This high-profile matchup is set to take place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, following the inaugural game in Los Angeles the previous year .([statesman.com][1])
### A Bicoastal Rivalry
The 2025–2026 season will mark the second installment of a two-year series between the Gamecocks and the Trojans, initiated by Complete Sports Management. The first game, held on November 15, 2025, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, showcased the growing rivalry between these two powerhouse programs. The return game in Greenville is expected to draw significant attention, with both teams bringing star players to the court .
### Gamecocks’ 2025–2026 Schedule Highlights
In addition to the USC matchup, the Gamecocks’ 2025–2026 non-conference schedule features several notable games:
* **November 4, 2025**: Season opener against the Michigan Wolverines in Las Vegas .([dailygamecock.com][2])
* **November 10, 2025**: A rematch with the NC State Wolfpack in Charlotte, North Carolina .([dailygamecock.com][2])
* **November 24, 2025**: A road game against the UCLA Bruins in Los Angeles .([statesman.com][1])
* **November 28–30, 2025**: Participation in the Fort Myers Classic, facing Iowa State and Purdue in Florida .([dailygamecock.com][2])
* **December 5, 2025**: A home game against the Duke Blue Devils .([ncaa.com][3])
* **December 8, 2025**: An away game against the TCU Horned Frogs in Fort Worth, Texas .([dailygamecock.com][2])
* **December 15, 2025**: A home game against the USF Bulls in Columbia, South Carolina .([gamecocksonline.com][4])
* **December 19, 2025**: A home game against Charleston Southern .([gamecocksonline.com][4])
* **December 29, 2025**: A home game against Wofford .([gamecocksonline.com][4])
* **February 16, 2026**: A home game against the UConn Huskies, continuing their annual rivalry .([gamecocksonline.com][4])
### SEC Matchups
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) schedule for the 2025–2026 season includes home games against Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Kentucky, LSU, Oklahoma, Texas, and Texas A\&M, with road games at Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Vanderbilt .([gamecocksonline.com][4])
### Conclusion
The addition of the USC Trojans to the 2025–2026 schedule adds an exciting chapter to the Gamecocks’ non-conference slate, providing fans with a compelling matchup to look forward to. With a mix of challenging opponents both in and out of conference, the Gamecocks are poised for another competitive season.