Winthrop women's soccer head coach Spencer Smith has announced the 2026 schedule, featuring 10 home matches and a total of 17 regular season games, plus one exhibition. The season kicks off with an exhibition against USC Lancaster on August 5, leading into the regular season opener on August 13 against Western Carolina. Home matches include contests against teams like UT Chattanooga, VMI, and South Carolina State, with the Big South Conference play beginning on September 19 against Charleston Southern. The new championship format will see all games hosted at the higher seed's campus from November 5-15.

By the Numbers
  • 10 home matches scheduled.
  • 17 total regular season games, plus 1 exhibition.
State of Play
  • The Eagles' home opener is August 18 against UT Chattanooga.
  • Big South Conference play commences September 19 vs. Charleston Southern.
What's Next

Fans can expect to see live broadcasts of select home and away matches through the Big South Network on ESPN+. Additional details on viewing options for non-conference games will be released closer to game dates.

Bottom Line

The 2026 schedule reflects Winthrop's strong commitment to building a competitive women's soccer program, ensuring numerous opportunities for fans to engage both in-person and through streaming.