NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.—Monroe University head football coach, Kevin Pulley Jr., announced the team's official 2026 schedule on Tuesday afternoon. 

The Mustangs will play nine games, two at home and seven away. Monroe's season opener is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 29; they will face off against American International College in their home territory in Springfield, Massachusetts. 

After their trip against American International College, the Mustangs will face the Lackawanna College Falcons for their home opener on Friday, Sep. 4. 

The Mustangs will head back on the road following the Lackawanna game, playing six consecutive away games at Pace University (Sep. 12), UNC Pembroke (Sep. 26), Southern Connecticut State University (Oct. 10), West Virginia State University (Oct. 24), Keystone College (Oct. 31), and the University of West Alabama (Nov. 7). 

Monroe then returns home for their last game of the season against Keystone College on Saturday, Nov. 14. 

Because of the new schedule alignment agreement with the NE10, Monroe cannot compete in any postseason tournaments in the 2026 season. 

To view the entire schedule, click here.