Longwood University's men's soccer program has released its 2026 schedule, a 16‑match lineup that blends early‑season exhibitions with a full slate of conference contests. The announcement highlights six home games and a series of road trips that will test the Lancers across the season.
Early‑Season Exhibitions
The campaign opens with two friendlies: a home clash against Louisburg College on August 8 and a road test at the University of Virginia on August 15. The regular‑season debut follows on August 20, when the Lancers travel to the College of William & Mary for a 6 p.m. kickoff.
Home Opener and Early Home Games
Four days after the William & Mary opener, Coastal Carolina University visits Longwood on August 24 for the team's first home appearance of the season. The Lancers then host Southern Virginia University on August 28 at 7 p.m., giving the fans an early taste of home‑field action.
Road Swing and Service Academy Visit
September brings a three‑game road swing, with matches at Campbell University, East Tennessee State University and James Madison University. The month also includes a visit from the United States Naval Academy on September 15 at 5 p.m., a series that carries a 2‑0‑1 record in the program's recent history against Navy.
Conference Play Begins
Big South Conference play opens on September 19 at the University of North Carolina Asheville before the league's first home game against USC Upstate on September 26 at 6 p.m. These early conference fixtures set the tone for the remainder of the schedule.
October Road Trips and Final Stretch
October features a series of away contests at High Point University on October 3, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University on October 6, and Gardner‑Webb University on October 10. The Lancers return to Elon University on October 13, a venue where they recorded a 1‑0 victory earlier in the decade, before traveling to Winthrop University on October 17 and Presbyterian College on October 23.
Season Finale at Home
The regular season concludes with a home matchup against Radford University on October 30 at 7 p.m. The final game caps a schedule that blends early exhibitions, a demanding road slate, and a full Big South campaign, positioning the Lancers for a strong finish.