University of Delaware Athletics
Football Kickoff Times and TV Selections Announced
5/29/2025 12:04:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – Game times for the 2025 University of Delaware football season are set, along with television selections, Conference USA announced Thursday in conjunction with its media partners. The Blue Hens are currently set to have five nationally televised bouts, with the potential for others flexed into the national spotlight.
Delaware opens the season at home against in-state rival Delaware State on Thursday, August 28 at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
The Blue Hens will head to the mountains for a matchup with Colorado on Saturday, September 6 at 1:30 p.m. local time (3:30 p.m. ET) on FOX.
UD will host UConn on Saturday, September 13, playing an FBS opponent at home for the first time as a member of the bowl subdivision. The game will kickoff at 3 p.m. and will air on ESPN+.
On Saturday, September 20, the Blue & Gold will travel to Miami to take on Florida International at 6 p.m. on the ESPN family of networks.
The Blue Hens will make their home Conference USA debut on CBS Sports Network against Western Kentucky on Friday, October 3 at 7 p.m. for Parents and Family Weekend.
Delaware then finds itself on ESPN2 at Jacksonville State on Wednesday, October 15 for a 6 p.m. local kick (7 p.m. ET).
UD returns home the following Wednesday, October 22 to host Middle Tennessee State at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
The Blue & Gold will make its second appearance on CBS Sports Network on Saturday, November 1 at 3:30 p.m. to take on Liberty.
Delaware's homecoming game on Saturday, November 8 against Louisiana Tech will be at 3 p.m. and will be on the ESPN family of networks.
The Blue Hens will square off with Sam Houston on the road on Saturday, November 15 at noon local time (1 p.m. ET) on the ESPN platforms.
UD closes out its home slate with a game against UTEP on Saturday, November 29 at 1 p.m. that will air on the ESPN family of networks.
The kickoff time and TV selection for Wake Forest (11/22) will be announced at a later date.
All game time and TV selections are subject to change.
TICKET INFORMATION
Don't miss your chance to be part of the action at Delaware Stadium this fall. Single game tickets for the 2025 Delaware Football season go on sale Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. — secure your seats early for games vs. Delaware State, Middle Tennessee State, Louisiana Tech and UTEP. Single game tickets for UConn and Western Kentucky will go on sale Thursday, July 17 at 10 a.m.
Season tickets and partial plans are on sale now. Season tickets offer the best seats at the best price for every home game and come with great benefits, such as ticket priority for away games and invites to exclusive member-only events. Partial Plans offer fans flexible options and price savings over individual games. Secure your seats today at BlueHens.com/fbtickets.
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Delaware opens the season at home against in-state rival Delaware State on Thursday, August 28 at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
The Blue Hens will head to the mountains for a matchup with Colorado on Saturday, September 6 at 1:30 p.m. local time (3:30 p.m. ET) on FOX.
UD will host UConn on Saturday, September 13, playing an FBS opponent at home for the first time as a member of the bowl subdivision. The game will kickoff at 3 p.m. and will air on ESPN+.
On Saturday, September 20, the Blue & Gold will travel to Miami to take on Florida International at 6 p.m. on the ESPN family of networks.
The Blue Hens will make their home Conference USA debut on CBS Sports Network against Western Kentucky on Friday, October 3 at 7 p.m. for Parents and Family Weekend.
Delaware then finds itself on ESPN2 at Jacksonville State on Wednesday, October 15 for a 6 p.m. local kick (7 p.m. ET).
UD returns home the following Wednesday, October 22 to host Middle Tennessee State at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN2.
The Blue & Gold will make its second appearance on CBS Sports Network on Saturday, November 1 at 3:30 p.m. to take on Liberty.
Delaware's homecoming game on Saturday, November 8 against Louisiana Tech will be at 3 p.m. and will be on the ESPN family of networks.
The Blue Hens will square off with Sam Houston on the road on Saturday, November 15 at noon local time (1 p.m. ET) on the ESPN platforms.
UD closes out its home slate with a game against UTEP on Saturday, November 29 at 1 p.m. that will air on the ESPN family of networks.
The kickoff time and TV selection for Wake Forest (11/22) will be announced at a later date.
All game time and TV selections are subject to change.
TICKET INFORMATION
Don't miss your chance to be part of the action at Delaware Stadium this fall. Single game tickets for the 2025 Delaware Football season go on sale Friday, June 6 at 10 a.m. — secure your seats early for games vs. Delaware State, Middle Tennessee State, Louisiana Tech and UTEP. Single game tickets for UConn and Western Kentucky will go on sale Thursday, July 17 at 10 a.m.
Season tickets and partial plans are on sale now. Season tickets offer the best seats at the best price for every home game and come with great benefits, such as ticket priority for away games and invites to exclusive member-only events. Partial Plans offer fans flexible options and price savings over individual games. Secure your seats today at BlueHens.com/fbtickets.
FOLLOW ON SOCIAL
For the latest on Delaware football, follow the Blue Hens on X, Instagram, and like on Facebook.
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