How To Watch South Carolina Gamecocks Women’s Basketball

✦ Edited and fact-checked by Sports Editor Taylor Kujawa, our resident TV expert with over eight years of covering sports.

A closer look at South Carolina women’s basketball

Last season, Dawn Staley delivered another season of sustained success. The Gamecocks won both SEC titles and reached the National Championship game yet again. A 35–4 record and runner-up finish proved the program’s depth and system remain elite. But that success brings new challenges. Star guard Te-Hina Paopao and forward Sania Feagin are off to the WNBA, and MiLaysia Fulwiley surprisingly transferred to SEC rival LSU.

Coach Staley, as always, hit the recruiting trail and transfer portal hard. The headliner is electrifying scorer Ta’Niya Latson, who led the nation at Florida State last year (25.2 ppg). She’s joined by efficient post presence Madina Okot from Mississippi State. Unfortunately, the offseason also brought devastating news of season-ending ACL injuries to key senior forwards Chloe Kitts and Ashlyn Watkins. Suddenly, a team lauded for its depth faces serious questions about its frontcourt and bench production.

Now, leadership falls squarely on sophomore star Joyce Edwards and veteran point guard Raven Johnson. They’ll need to integrate the new pieces and elevate their games to navigate a tougher-than-ever SEC slate. Fans are excited about Latson but understandably concerned about the injuries. Finding the games on TV requires access to ABC, ESPN, SEC Network, and digital streams on SECN+. In this guide, I’ll break down exactly how to watch South Carolina women’s basketball during this critical season.

2025–2026 South Carolina women’s basketball TV schedule

The 2025–2026 journey begins at home on November 3 against Grand Canyon. South Carolina’s non-conference schedule is loaded with key tests, including a neutral-site clash with USC (dubbed “The Real SC”) on November 15. The Gamecocks also participate in the stacked inaugural Players Era Festival in Las Vegas over Thanksgiving weekend.

The defense of their SEC titles begins on New Year’s Day at home against Alabama. The conference schedule features tough road trips and attractive home games. But the date everyone is waiting for is the Valentine’s Day showdown in Baton Rouge against LSU (Feb. 14), a potential revenge game and Fulwiley’s first matchup against her former team.

Here’s the complete South Carolina TV schedule, featuring start times and channel listings. I’ll keep things updated as we head toward the SEC Tournament on March 4 and the NCAA Tournament later that month.

Data effective as of post date.

Best TV plans for watching South Carolina women’s basketball

As a national powerhouse team, the Gamecocks command significant mainstream TV attention. You’ll find South Carolina’s biggest games on ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2, though the bulk of their schedule airs on SEC Network.

Games not selected for those primary networks stream digitally on SECN+. It’s crucial to understand how this works: SECN+ is not a standalone subscription or channel. It’s a platform within the ESPN app (and ESPN.com) that airs live games. Access requires logging in with an eligible TV provider that includes the SEC Network in your subscription package.

My top recommendation is to sign up for a live TV streaming service that carries the full ESPN suite, including SEC Network. Hulu + Live TV is the best option because it not only includes those channels but it also integrates SECN+ coverage directly into the Hulu app. That way, you don’t need to switch between different apps. You can add the South Carolina Gamecocks to your “My Stuff” watchlist and never miss a moment this season.

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