STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State Women's Basketball's 2026-27 season is nearly here. The Texans announced their promotional schedule for the upcoming campaign on Thursday.
 
Tarleton State will open its regular season on Nov. 4 with an Education Day at 11 a.m., hosting local schools in the area to create an electric environment. Students and teachers from the Stephenville area will be making the field trip over to watch the Texans battle Arkansas-Pine Bluff.
 
On Nov. 11, Veterans Day will feature Tarleton State hosting Sul Ross State at 7 p.m. at the EECU Center. The Texans will have a military themed giveaway for first-arriving fans to honor our heroes.
 
On Nov. 27, Black Friday will feature the Texans hosting UT Dallas at 3 p.m. There will be discounted concessions for all in attendance.
 
Tarleton State will have its Holiday Hoops Tip-Off on Dec. 5 as the Texans host Schreiner at 2 p.m. It will be a Christmas-themed game at the EECU Center, and the Texans will be giving away Tarleton State ornaments to first-arriving fans.
 
The Texans' next home game will be a Happy New Year game, as on Jan. 3, Tarleton State will celebrate 2027 with inflatables and kids activities, plus give away a women's basketball item, to be announced at a later date. Tarleton State hosts Stetson on that Sunday.
 
On Jan. 5, the Texans will host Faith and Family Night as they take on Florida Gulf Coast. Tarleton State invites churches and families from the Stephenville area to attend, and there will be poster making stations for all fans.
 
On Jan. 9, it will be a Purple Out at the EECU Center as Tarleton State hosts its United Athletic Conference opener. Purple rally towels denoting Tarleton State's first season in the UAC will be given away, and all fans are encouraged to don the Texans' signature color as they face Eastern Kentucky.
 
On Jan. 20, it will be a live event throughout as Tarleton State hosts the Battle of the DJ's. Multiple DJ's will square off throughout the Texans' game against UT Arlington to make the EECU Center the place to be that Wednesday night.
 
On Jan. 23, it will be a Youth Team Bonding promotion, with local youth sports teams in attendance to fill out the arena as Tarleton State faces Little Rock.
 
On Jan. 27, the Texans will host a Dorm Storm to help welcome Tarleton State students back to campus from the holiday break. North Alabama will be in town for the Wednesday night matchup.
 
On Feb. 10, a few days before Valentine's Day, the Texans will host Double the Love at the EECU Center, with both the women's team and men's team playing that day. The games will be Valentine's Day themed throughout.
 
On Feb. 13, Tarleton State will host its Play4Kay game. Play4Kay is the  Kay Yow Cancer Fund's largest fundraising initiative with events hosted in all 50 states. Through the nationwide support of participating Play4Kay teams, coaches, fans, officials, and communities, the Kay Yow Cancer Fund continues to make a significant impact and has awarded $8.78 million in the fight against all cancers affecting women. The Texans will face rival Abilene Christian on the Saturday at 2 p.m.
 
The Texans will host their Senior Day in their second-to-last regular season home game, set for Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. when the team hosts West Georgia.
 
To conclude the regular season on Feb. 24, the Texans will host Greek Life Night also give away trading cards featuring the team on National Trading Card Day. Tarleton State takes on Austin Peay on the Wednesday at 5:30 p.m.
 
Promotions, giveaways, game dates and times are subject to change. Season tickets and single-game tickets are available now and can be purchased at https://tarletonsports.evenue.net/list/BB.