Temple University’s field hockey program revealed its 2026 schedule on Thursday, outlining a campaign that blends a demanding non‑conference slate with a home‑field advantage that could prove decisive.
2026 outlook
The Owls will play eight of their 18 regular‑season games at Howarth Field, the familiar turf where they have built a reputation for tenacity, and the venue will also serve as the site of the 2026 BIG EAST Championship from November 6‑8.
The schedule pits Temple against five opponents that earned NCAA Tournament berths a year ago, including a stretch in early October that features Princeton, UConn and Yale in consecutive contests, underscoring the team’s ambition to test itself against elite competition.
After opening the season on the road with a four‑game swing that begins at James Madison on August 28 and continues with a matchup against Maryland two days later, the Owls will return home for a four‑game stretch starting September 11 against Monmouth, a sequence that could shape early momentum.
The regular season will culminate with a BIG EAST finale against Providence on October 30, before the team travels to the November championship at Howarth Field, where the coaching staff hopes to translate regular‑season progress into postseason success.
Head coach Michelle Vittese, now in her sixth year, brings a 56‑39 overall record to the table, a résumé that reflects steady growth and a desire to add another chapter to the program’s story.