The University of Iowa field hockey program released its 2026 schedule on Thursday, outlining a 17‑game slate that blends home‑field tradition with a challenging road circuit.
The season will open in Winston‑Salem, North Carolina, where the Hawkeyes will meet Wake Forest at 6 p.m. on August 28 and North Carolina at 11 a.m. on August 30, marking the start of the Big Ten/ACC Challenge.
Back on home turf, Iowa will host Indiana at Grant Field on September 18, kicking off conference play, and will follow with a nonconference meeting against Indiana two days later.
The Hawkeyes will also travel to face Michigan, Michigan State, Northwestern and Maryland on the road, while hosting Indiana, Ohio State, Rutgers and Penn State at Grant Field throughout the season.
Additional nonconference contests include a September 27 showdown with Ohio State, a trip to face Miami (Ohio) and Louisville in Evanston, Illinois, and home games against Lehigh and Ball State.
The 2026 Big Ten Tournament is slated for Columbus, Ohio, from November 5‑8, providing a final showcase before the season concludes.
Iowa finished the 2025 campaign with a 14‑6 overall record, setting a positive tone for the upcoming schedule.