Cal women's basketball preparing to open season in Paris

Berkeley, CA - For the first time ever, the Cal Women's basketball team will open its season overseas in the city of light.

What we know:

The UC Berkeley team will play Vanderbilt to open their season on Monday, Nov. 3 at Adidas Arena in Paris.

It is the first time the team has been invited to attend the Oui-Play Paris 2025 showcase, featuring some of the best women's teams from the U.S.

Head coach Charmin Smith has spent 18 seasons with Cal and is now in her sixth year as head coach.

She said she feels honored the team has been asked to play in the showcase.

"I'm excited," Smith said. "This is what we've been working for… to put Cal on the map and be on the national stage and to be recognized as one of the premiere teams in the country."

Prepping for Paris:

The team has spent