Niagara University's men's soccer program released its 2026 schedule on Wednesday, outlining a season that will feature six home matches and a demanding slate of road games.
Season Highlights
The campaign opens on August 20 with a home contest against Saint Bonaventure, setting the tone for a year that blends early‑season excitement with later‑season conference battles.
In total, the Purple Eagles will play six games on their home turf, five of which are against Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference opponents, giving fans multiple opportunities to support the team in person.
After the season‑opening victory, the squad will travel to Michigan to meet the University of Michigan and Michigan State in back‑to‑back road fixtures before rounding out August with matches against Le Moyne and Mercyhurst.
Conference play kicks off on September 20 at Saint Peter's, after which Niagara will return home for two straight games against Merrimack and Siena in late September.
October brings a series of away games at Rider and Manhattan, followed by a home stretch that includes a senior‑day showdown with Iona on October 24 and a senior‑day celebration on the same date.
The regular season will close on November 4 with a final matchup against Canisius, rounding out a schedule that promises competitive challenges and memorable moments for the program.