The University of Maine football program has released its 2026 camp schedule, marking the start of preparations for the upcoming season.
Camp Schedule and Details
Players are slated to report on Monday, July 27, with the first practice taking place the following day, Tuesday, July 28. Throughout the camp the team will practice five times a week, allowing ample time for conditioning and strategy work.
Two intra‑squad scrimmages are set for August 5 at 3:30 p.m. and August 10 at 6 p.m., giving fans a first look at the roster in action.
Fan Events and Community Engagement
The annual Meet the Bears event will be held on Sunday, August 16, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., inviting all supporters to meet the 2026 squad.
Fans are asked to park in the lot nearest the New Balance Soccer Complex and enter through the north end zone to streamline access.
Season Opener Against Towson
The regular season kicks off on Thursday, August 27, when the Black Bears travel to Maryland to face Towson in a CAA matchup.
Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 6 p.m., and the team will look to translate the momentum from camp into a strong start.