ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ returning to South Carolina for SEC clash

ESPN’s “College GameDay” is coming to Columbia next week.

The pregame TV show will go live from Colonia Life Arena before South Carolina women’s basketball’s matchup with Ole Miss on Feb. 22. The show will start at 11 a.m. before the game starts at noon.

This is the fourth time College GameDay has been to Colonial Life Arena. The last time was when South Carolina hosted UConn in 2025.

Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks have appeared on “College GameDay” more than any women’s basketball program. South Carolina’s seventh appearance on the show came on Saturday in Baton Rouge before its game against LSU.

The women’s basketball version of “GameDay” features Christine Williamson, Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike.

This story was originally published February 14, 2026 at 8:44 PM with the headline "ESPN’s ‘College GameDay’ returning to South Carolina for SEC clash."

Michael Sauls

The State

Michael Sauls is The State’s South Carolina women’s basketball reporter. He previously worked at The Virginian-Pilot covering Norfolk State and Hampton University sports. A Columbia native, he is an alum of the University of South Carolina.