Columbia University announced its 2026 women's soccer schedule, laying out a rigorous non‑conference slate that will take the Lions from the East Coast to the West Coast before diving into Ivy League competition.
A cross‑country road test
The campaign opens at home on August 23 against St. John's, with a highly anticipated showdown against Villanova at Rocco B. Commisso Stadium on August 27. The non‑conference slate then swings westward, featuring matches against St. Mary's in Moraga on September 3 and Cal in Berkeley on September 6, before returning east for road trips to La Salle, Monmouth and Delaware.
Conference play begins
Ivy League action kicks off on September 26 at Brown, followed by a marquee encounter with defending tournament champion Dartmouth on October 3. The Lions will host Cornell for Alumni Day on October 10, travel to Penn and Yale, and close the regular season with a home game against Princeton on October 31 before finishing at Harvard on November 7.
Postseason goals
With the Ivy League Tournament slated for mid‑November, the team aims to capture a fourth straight tournament berth and secure its third NCAA Tournament appearance in the past four seasons. All home matches and Ivy League contests will be streamed live on ESPN+, while fans can stay connected through social media for behind‑the‑scenes content and real‑time highlights.
Looking ahead
Coach Tracey Bartholomew expressed confidence in the roster's depth and the non‑conference schedule's ability to sharpen the team for the challenges ahead, noting that the blend of regional road contests and high‑profile Ivy League matchups will test the squad's resilience.