Harvard Crimson Announces 2026 Home Football Schedule
The Harvard University football program has released its full slate of home games for the 2026 season, marking a highly anticipated return to the Ivy League spotlight. The Crimson will welcome Colgate, Holy Cross, Princeton and Columbia to Cambridge on October 3, October 17, October 24 and November 7 respectively, offering fans a chance to witness top‑level collegiate football on the historic Harvard Stadium.
The announcements come on the heels of a dominant 2025 campaign in which Harvard secured its third consecutive Ivy League championship and earned an at‑large berth in the NCAA Division I FCS playoffs. The team finished the season with a 9‑2 overall record and a 6‑1 mark within the league, climbing as high as No. 7 in the national Stats Perform rankings.
Leading the charge will be captain Xaviah Bascon, the dynamic running back who anchored the offense last year, alongside All‑America candidates Spencer Doan, Damien Henderson, Thomas O'Brien and Sean Line. All five players earned All‑Ivy League honors in 2025, underscoring the depth and talent that will shape the Crimson’s pursuit of another historic season.
The season will open on the road with a September 19 matchup against New Hampshire, a game that will set the tone for a schedule that blends tradition with fresh challenges. Fans can look forward to a series of high‑stakes contests that promise to keep Harvard at the forefront of collegiate football.