Season Overview
The University of Vermont’s women’s field hockey program has released its complete 2026 schedule, a 16‑game lineup that blends home‑field familiarity with a demanding series of away contests.
Home Field Advantage
Eight of those contests will be played on the historic turf of Moulton Winder Field, giving the Catamounts a chance to leverage the support of their home crowd throughout the season.
Opening Challenge
The campaign opens on August 28 with a showdown against Northeastern University, setting the tone for a schedule that promises competitive matchups from the outset.
Early Road Swing
Shortly thereafter, Vermont embarks on a three‑game road swing that takes them to Quinnipiac, Kent State and Michigan, testing the team’s depth early in the season.
Mid‑Season Tests
A home game against LIU is slated for September 11 at Moulton Winder Field, providing a mid‑season opportunity to regroup before the schedule intensifies. The team then travels to Fairfield, Connecticut, to meet Fairfield University on September 20, before hosting Merrimack in Burlington on September 22. That stretch continues with back‑to‑back road games in New Hampshire against Dartmouth and the University of New Hampshire.
October Schedule
October brings a series of home and away fixtures, including matches against Queens on October 4 and UMass Lowell on October 9, followed by a visit from Appalachian State on October 11. The Catamounts will then head to Albany, New York, to face UAlbany on October 16, return home to host Yale on October 18, and close the month with a game against Bryant on October 23.
Final Stretch
The regular season culminates on October 29 in Orono, Maine, where the Catamounts close out the campaign against the University of Maine, wrapping up a demanding but rewarding schedule.