Gamecocks Confirm Return to Paris for 2026 Season
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 first Oui Play event in 2023, will face Maryland on Monday, November 2026.
Event Growth and Venue
Since the inaugural Oui Play in 2023, the event has expanded into a doubleheader. In 2026, it will take place at the 9,000-seat Adidas Arena, a venue opened in 2024 and utilized during the Paris Olympics that summer. The second game in the 2026 doubleheader will feature North Carolina.
VIP Package Details
South Carolina fans can purchase a limited number of VIP packages currently available. For $1,500 per person, the package includes:
- VIP game ticket with hospitality suite access before and at halftime
- Ticket to a private Seine River Dinner Cruise with the team
- One additional VIP meal with the team
- Transportation in Paris to all package events
All VIP events will occur on October 2.
2025-26 Season Opening
The Gamecocks officially open their 2025-26 season tonight at Colonial Life Arena, tipping off against Grand Canyon at 7 p.m., with the game streaming on SEC Network+. The season begins with a three-game homestand.
Stay tuned to GamecocksOnline.com and the team’s social media accounts (@GamecockWBB) for more information on the season ahead.
Author's summary: South Carolina’s women’s basketball returns to Paris in 2026 for an expanded Oui Play doubleheader, offering exclusive VIP experiences and kicking off the 2025-26 season at home tonight.
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