VILLANOVA, Pa. — Villanova University has announced kickoff times for its 2026 home football schedule, highlighted by a date change for the season opener against William & Mary. 

Originally scheduled for Saturday, August 29, the Wildcats' home opener versus William & Mary will now be played on Friday, August 28, at Villanova Stadium. Kickoff time is set for 6 p.m. 

The remainder of Villanova's 2026 home schedule is as follows: 

• Saturday, Sept. 26 vs. Colgate University — 2:30 p.m. (Family Weekend) 

• Saturday, Oct. 3 vs. Morgan State University — 1 p.m.  

• Saturday, Oct. 24 vs. Lehigh University — 3:30 p.m. (Homecoming) 

• Saturday, Nov. 7 vs. University of Richmond — 1 p.m.  

• Saturday, Nov. 21 vs. Georgetown University — 1 p.m.  

The 2026 season marks Villanova's inaugural campaign as an associate football member of the Patriot League.  

Season tickets are on sale now (https://villanova.evenue.net/events/FBST) for as low as $20.50 per game.  Call the Villanova Athletics Ticket Office at 610-519-4100 for more information.