Gamecocks Say Oui to Paris in 2026
South Carolina women's basketball will return to Paris, France, to open its 2026-27 season, Complete Sports Management announced. The Gamecocks, who participated in the inaugural Oui Play event in 2023, are set to face Maryland on Monday, November 2.
Since the first Oui Play in 2023, the event has expanded into a doubleheader and moved to the 9,000-seat Adidas Arena, which opened in 2024 and was used during the Paris Olympics that summer. The other game in the 2026 doubleheader will feature North Carolina versus another team.
Tickets will be available at a later date. South Carolina fans can also purchase a limited number of VIP packages now, offering several exclusive benefits throughout the weekend.
VIP Package Details
- Price: $1,500 per person
- Includes a VIP game ticket with access to the hospitality suite before and during halftime
- Ticket to a private Seine River Dinner Cruise with the team
- An additional VIP meal with the team
- Transportation in Paris to and from all package events
- All events will take place on October 2
South Carolina officially opens its 2025-26 season tonight at Colonial Life Arena, playing Grand Canyon at 7 p.m. The game will stream on SEC Network+. The Gamecocks start with a three-game homestand.
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"The Gamecocks, who participated in the historic first Oui Play event in 2023, will face Maryland on Mon., Nov."
Author's summary: South Carolina women's basketball returns to Paris in 2026 for the season opener, featuring an expanded Oui Play event with VIP experiences and a strong season kickoff at home.