The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
ESPN’s College GameDay to come to Austin for Women’s Basketball
01.22.2026 | Women's Basketball
First show of the season for women’s basketball will come to Austin on Feb. 1.
AUSTIN, Texas — ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm® returns for the 2025-26 women's college basketball season and heads to Austin, Texas for its initial stop on Sunday, Feb. 1. The trip marks the first of five on-campus visits for the women's college basketball edition of the pregame show. The one-hour program will air at 11:00 AM CT on ESPN from inside Moody Center, preceding the storied rivalry between No. 16 Oklahoma and No. 4 Texas.
Christine Williamson hosts the show in her first season as part of her expanded role with ESPN. She is joined by 2023 Sports Emmy nominee and basketball analyst Andraya Carter in her fourth season. Rounding out the desk is Chiney Ogwumike – a two-time WNBA All-Star and multi-sport studio analyst – who returns for her third season.
Ryan Ruocco, Rebecca Lobo and Holly Rowe will be on the broadcast for the Texas vs. Oklahoma game on Feb. 1 at 2:00 PM CT on ABC.
This will be the first time the Longhorns have hosted GameDay for women's basketball and will be their second appearance, following the SEC Championship last season.
Information for fans who would like to attend the show in person will be provided at a later date.
