The University of Pennsylvania announced its 2026 sprint football schedule, revealing a slate that blends home‑field tradition with a series of high‑profile road tests.
Home Field at Franklin Field
Four of the Quakers’ contests will be played at the historic Franklin Field in Philadelphia, providing the team with a familiar backdrop as it looks to improve on a 2‑6 record from the previous season.
The season opens on the road against Navy on September 18, 2026, before the squad returns to Philadelphia for its first home game later in the month.
A marquee matchup arrives on October 2, when the defending champion Army Black Knights travel to Franklin Field to face Penn in a much‑anticipated showdown.
The regular season will wrap up with a trip to Cornell on November 13, 2026, rounding out a schedule that also includes contests against Navy, Army Black Knights and Cornell.
Penn’s 2025 campaign yielded two hard‑fought victories — 15‑14 over St. Thomas Aquinas and a 14‑0 shutout of Molloy — offering early optimism for the upcoming year.
Looking Ahead
Head coach Jon Dupont said the schedule is designed to test the team’s resilience while giving the Quakers multiple opportunities to showcase their progress in front of home fans.
With the support of the university community and the familiar confines of Franklin Field, the program hopes to translate those early wins into a more competitive 2026 season.