4/8/2026 FULTON, MO. — The 2026 football schedule is set, and the Blue Jays are gearing up for an exciting fall that features a balanced mix of road tests, home matchups, and key conference battles down the stretch.
 

The season opens with back-to-back road games, beginning on September 5 at Manchester (IN) with a 1:00 p.m. kickoff. The following week, the Blue Jays travel to Eureka (IL) on September 12.
 

After an open date on September 19, the Blue Jays return home to Fulton for their home opener on September 26, hosting Lyon at 5:00 p.m. That game kicks off a four-game stretch with three contests at home.
 

On October 3, Greenville visits Fulton for a 1:00 p.m. matchup, before the Blue Jays hit the road again on October 10 to face Crown in St. Bonifacius, Minn. (12:00 p.m.).
 

The team then returns home for two consecutive games, hosting Northwestern on October 17 (11:00 a.m.) and Minnesota Morris on October 24 (12:00 p.m.).
 

Closing out October, the Blue Jays travel to New Ulm, Minn. to take on Martin Luther on October 31 at noon.
 

November features a key rematch on the road at Greenville (IL) on November 7 (1:00 p.m.), before the regular season finale at home against Crown on November 14 at 12:00 p.m.
 

Overall, the 2026 schedule includes five home games at Fulton, highlighted by a strong midseason stretch and a late-season push that will help define the Blue Jays' postseason aspirations.
 

"We're excited about what 2026 presents for our program," said Head Coach Luke Butts. "This schedule is going to challenge us, but that's exactly what we want. Our guys have embraced the WORK it takes to build something special, and we're looking forward to competing every single week."