James Madison Athletics Announces its Full Promotional Schedule for 2026 Women’s Soccer Season

HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison Athletics announced its full promotional schedule for the 2026 Women's Soccer season.

The Dukes will host nine regular-season games this season at Sentara Park in their fifth season as members of the Sun Belt Conference.

The promotional slate begins on August 12th as JMU kicks off the season with the home opener against NC State. This event marks the first athletics home regular season event of the 2026-27 season. Fans, be sure to arrive early to grab your 2026 schedule magnet and 2026 team poster at the marketing table upon entry.

Calling all campers! JMU Women's Soccer is inviting all its 2026 campers to the pitch to cheer on the Dukes against George Mason on August 16th!

Bring your dancing shoes to Sentara Park on September 3rd against Georgetown for Sentara Swingin'! Fans in attendance can stop by the marketing table to grab their own Sentara Swingin' poster while supplies last.

Join us at Sentara Park for a special night celebrating Harrisonburg's Heroes on September 6th for First Responders Night. Fans who arrive early will receive a JMU First Responders Night Rally Towel! Stick around after the match to receive autographs from your favorite JMU Women's Soccer player.

Soccer is the world's game, and on September 24th, Sentara Worldwide is celebrating the cultures that make JMU Women's Soccer. Student international groups are encouraged to join the fun at Sentara Park and have the opportunity to be recognized at halftime!

Help the Dukes Kick Cancer on October 1st for Dukes Think Pink. Be sure to wear your pink and stop by the marketing table to learn the signs of breast cancer and support the fight!

Pack the Pitch on October 11th as JMU takes on ODU for the Royal Rivalry, presented by TowneBank.

Calling all Dukes! JMU Women's Soccer is celebrating the game of soccer with a Socctoberfest festival with games and inflatables. Fans who join the festivities will receive a Socctoberfest Koozie to keep any refreshment ice cold while supplies last.

JMU Women's Soccer Thanks You and its Seniors! Join us on October 25th for our annual CommonWealth One Faculty and Staff Appreciation Night as well as Senior Day. We will have a special recognition for both our seniors, and the faculty and staff who are chosen as the "Most Valuable Professors." Pack the pitch and cheer on the Dukes for their final home game!

For a full list of promotions this upcoming season, CLICK HERE.

Postgame autographs will be available after home matches on August 16, September 6, and October 11. If you are interested in being a ball kid or want to stand on the field with women's soccer as an anthem buddy, please reach out to Jax Campbell via email at jbk2dl@jmu.edu, or visit JMUSports.com to fill out a form.

James Madison Athletics will continue cashless operations for all home athletics competitions. The cashless operations apply to concessions, which are operated by campus dining vendor, JMU Dining.

Fans looking to make purchases at any JMU Athletics events will need to have a debit or credit card accessible. Concessions 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.