James Madison Athletics Announces Full Promotional Schedule for the 2025 Men’s Soccer Season

HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Athletics has unveiled its full promotional schedule for men's soccer, as the Dukes will host nine regular season games at Sentara Park in their fourth season as a member of the Sun Belt Conference.

The promotional slate kicks off on Aug. 21 and Aug. 24 as JMU hosts Fordham and Gardner-Webb in the Fairfield by Marriott Invitational. Be sure to arrive early to both games to pick up your schedule koozie, so that you do not miss a game.

We need all Futbol fans to pack Sentara Park on Aug. 29 as the Dukes play Rutgers for the JMU Fan & Student Appreciation Game. Early arriving attendees will have a chance to enter a raffle for a signed football and a signed soccer ball.

Welcome the Dukes back home when they host Iona on Sept. 23. Kick off the Family Weekend festivities early by picking up your Family Weekend T-shirt, while supplies last. Be sure to stick around after the game for the first session of post-game autographs.

JMU men's soccer alumni return to Harrisonburg on Sept. 28 as JMU faces off against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Alumni Game. Be sure to arrive early to claim your JMU soccer scarf while supplies last. Also make sure you do not miss your last chance to claim a JMU Family Weekend T-shirt.

The Dukes will host Princeton on Oct. 14 for our Greek Night game. We are calling all fraternities and sororities to pack the stands for your chance to win prizes for your organization. Be sure to stop by the marketing table to claim any team posters and schedule koozies, while supplies last.

Come decked out in your purple gear on Oct. 18 as the Dukes will host the Marshall Thundering Herd for the Purple Out game. Arrive early to pick up your rally towel and T-shirt giveaways, while supplies last. This game will also be the Youth Night, with activities to include anthem buddies and post-game autographs.

The Dukes are back in action at home on Oct. 26 as JMU takes on Georgia Southern for our CommonWealth One Faculty and Staff Appreciation Game. The Men's Soccer Most Valuable Professors will be recognized during halftime.

Mark your calendars for Senior Night on Oct. 31, as JMU will host Old Dominion for the TowneBank Royal Rivalry Game. Make sure to stop by the marketing table to claim your soccer scarf and T-shirt giveaways before supplies run out. Arrive early to celebrate your senior Dukes and participate in some fun Halloween activities. Come dressed in your best family-friendly Halloween costume to enter the costume contest for your chance to win a prize. Stick around after the game for your last chance to get autographs from your favorite JMU men's soccer players.

Postgame autographs will be available after home matches on Sept. 23, Oct. 18 and Oct. 31. If you are interested in being a ball kid or want to stand on the field with men's soccer as an anthem buddy, please reach out to ferarecm@jmu.edu.

Please note that this schedule is subject to change. For a full list of promotions this upcoming season, click HERE.

James Madison Athletics will continue cashless operations for all home athletics competitions. The cashless operations apply to stadium ticketing operations as well as all concessions, which are operated by campus dining vendor, JMU Dining, and stadium bookstore merchandise sales, which are managed by Follett.
Fans looking to make purchases at any JMU Athletics events will need to have a debit or credit card accessible. Concessions and Team Stores will accept all versions of mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay). Reverse ATM's will not be offered at any venues, fans are encouraged to make sure they have a debit or credit card available prior to entry.

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