SMU announced its 2026 men's soccer schedule on Monday, revealing a 15‑match slate that includes four contests against teams currently ranked in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 Poll.
The Mustangs will play ten of those games at Washburne Stadium, beginning with a road test at Pitt on September 11 before welcoming the No. 5 seed NC State for their ACC home opener on September 13.
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Duke, Stanford and Louisville are also slated to visit Dallas, giving the Mustangs a chance to measure themselves against programs that have consistently competed at the national level.
Head Coach Kevin Hudson highlighted the arrival of a third‑ranked transfer portal class, a recruiting boost that could deepen the roster and add fresh talent to the squad.
SMU’s momentum from a 2025 season that culminated in an Atlantic Coast Conference championship and a No. 15 final United Soccer Coaches ranking adds a layer of optimism as the new campaign begins.
The team earned a No. 5 seed and a first‑round bye in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, a testament to the program’s rising profile and a promising foundation for the upcoming schedule.