2026 Union Football Schedule Announced

BARBOURVILLE, Ky. – Union Commonwealth University football has announced its 2026 schedule. The Bulldogs are set to play six home games next fall.

Similar to last season, the Battle for the Brass Lantern will open the 2026 campaign, this time at James H. Taylor II Stadium in Williamsburg, Ky. The game is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m.

UCU follows with another nonconference road game at Faulkner on Sept. 5 at 1 p.m., closing out the home-and-home series. Union will then have a bye week.

Following the bye week, the Bulldogs have a pair of nonconference home games at Williamson Stadium. Union hosts Taylor on Sept. 19 at noon, followed by Lindsey Wilson on Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m.

Home conference play begins Oct. 3 against Reinhardt at 6 p.m. Homecoming follows on Oct. 17 against Rio Grande at 4 p.m. The Bulldogs host Pikeville on Oct. 31 at 3 p.m., before closing out the home schedule on Senior Day against Bluefield on Nov. 14 at 4 p.m.

Union's two conference road games will be at Point on Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. and Kentucky Christian on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m.

Throughout the season, an up-to-date version of the schedule can be found by clicking here.

2026 Union Football Schedule

Aug. 27 – at Cumberlands

Sept. 5 – at Faulkner

Sept. 12 – Bye Week

Sept. 19 – Taylor

Sept. 26 – Lindsey Wilson

Oct. 3 – Reinhardt

Oct. 10 – at Point

Oct. 17 – Rio Grande

Oct. 24 – at Kentucky Christian

Oct. 31 – Pikeville

Nov. 7 – Bye Week

Nov. 14 – Bluefield