The University of Pennsylvania field hockey program has unveiled its 2026 schedule, promising a packed fall of competition that blends Ivy League rivalries with challenging non‑conference opponents.
The season will open with two home scrimmages in August against Penn State and a trip to British Columbia, giving the Quakers a chance to fine‑tune before the first official match.
Early September takes the team to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where they will meet the Tar Heels and Old Dominion in back‑to‑back road games.
The regular‑season home opener is slated for September 11 at Ellen Vagelos Field, where La Salle will visit Philadelphia.
A marquee Ivy League showdown arrives on September 18 when Princeton makes its way to Philadelphia for a contest that could shape the league standings.
The Quakers will then embark on a hectic stretch, playing three games in just seven days, highlighted by road trips to Towson and Dartmouth.
October brings a series of home fixtures against Harvard and Villanova, followed by a road swing to Providence to take on Brown.
The final road trip of the season will see Penn travel to Lehigh and Yale, rounding out a demanding schedule before the postseason.
Key matchups to watch
Fans can circle the Halloween clash against Cornell and the season‑ending regular‑season game versus Temple as the final two battles that could determine seeding for the conference tournament.