University of Delaware Athletics
Football Announces 2026 Promotional Schedule
6/3/2026 12:44:00 PM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – The University of Delaware football program and athletic department have announced the gameday promotions and experiences schedule for the upcoming 2026 season. Fans will have six opportunities to see the Blue Hens in action at Delaware Stadium this fall, and can look forward to exciting promotions and in-game entertainment.
September 3 vs. Merrimack – 7 p.m.
302 Game | Government Employee Appreciation | First Responder Appreciation
- Two discounted tickets for first responders and government employees.
September 19 vs. Coastal Carolina – 11:30 a.m.
Educator Appreciation | Band Day
- Two discounted tickets for all teachers (K-12).
- Performances by local high school bands at halftime alongside the UD Marching Band.
October 2 vs. Liberty – 7:00 p.m.
Parents & Family Weekend | Blue Out | Breast Cancer Awareness    Â
- Wear your favorite blue Delaware gear to the game.
- Stay tuned for more information regarding the Parents & Family Weekend tailgate.
October 20 vs. Missouri State – 7 p.m.
Senior Day | CUSA Mental Health Game | Healthcare Appreciation
- Celebrate Delaware football's senior class.
- Two discounted tickets for health care professionals.
November 14 vs. FIU – 3 p.m.
Homecoming | Celebration of Champions | Military Appreciation | MVP | UD Faculty & Staff Appreciation
- Two discounted tickets for all active duty, reserve and veteran military personnel.
- Two discounted tickets for all UD Faculty and Staff.
November 28 vs. Jax State – 3:30 p.m.
Youth Day | BE A HeroÂ
- Discounted tickets for kids (ages 3-12) with the purchase of an adult ticket.
Season tickets and partial plan packages for the 2026 season are on sale now.Â
Single game tickets for all home games, except UD's Parents & Family Weekend contest against Liberty (Oct. 2), will go on sale on June 17. Parents & Family weekend tickets will go on sale on July 24. Fans can purchase tickets to Parents and Family weekend now if you purchase season tickets or within a partial plan package.
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