The University of Hartford men's soccer program revealed its 2026 regular‑season slate on Thursday, outlining a 16‑game schedule that includes seven home contests at Al‑Marzook Field at Alumni Stadium.
Season Overview
The Hawks are targeting a third consecutive season with double‑digit victories, a feat they have not achieved since the 1990‑92 campaign, and they hope the new schedule will help them stay on that trajectory.
The full slate features ten conference matchups, beginning with the first CNE game on September 12, and includes a home opener against Eastern Connecticut State University on September 15 at 6:00 p.m.
Season Opener
The season opens on September 4 when Hartford travels to face the reigning Great Northeast Athletic Conference champion University of Saint Joseph.
Home Opener
The home opener is set for September 15 at 6:00 p.m., when the Hawks host Eastern Connecticut State University at Al‑Marzook Field.
Conference Play Begins
Conference of New England (CNE) competition starts on September 12 at 7:00 p.m., with the Hawks taking on Gordon College to launch a ten‑game league schedule.
Hartford aims to secure a top‑four seed that has earned playoff berths in each of the past two seasons, hoping to extend its recent success.
Broadcast
All home games will be streamed live on the CNE Network, which is powered by HUDL, giving fans online access to each contest.
The schedule also includes matchups against a diverse set of opponents such as University of New England, Albertus Magnus College, Suffolk University, Williams College, Wentworth Institute of Technology, Springfield College, Roger Williams University, Nichols College, Endicott College, Curry College, Johnson & Wales University, and Western New England University.