The 2026 Sacred Heart Pioneers football schedule is set. Sacred Heart plays in the CAA, one of the deepest leagues in the FCS, and runs an eight-game conference schedule alongside its non-conference slate. The Pioneers open the season September 5 at Monmouth. Below is the complete 2026 schedule, a free printable one-pager, and how the season sets up.
2026 Sacred Heart Football: Quick Facts
Last updated: August 10, 2026
- Conference: CAA (FCS)
- Home stadium: Campus Field, Fairfield, CT
- Regular season: 11 games (5 home games, and 6 on the road)
- Conference games: 8
- Opener: September 5 at Monmouth
- Finale: November 21 at Merrimack
2026 Sacred Heart Football Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Site | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 5 | at Monmouth | Away | CAA |
| Sept 12 | at UMass | Away | Non-conference |
| Sept 19 | at Elon | Away | CAA |
| Sept 26 | vs New Hampshire | Home | CAA |
| Oct 3 | at Maine | Away | CAA |
| Oct 10 | vs Stonehill | Home | Non-conference |
| Oct 17 | vs Hampton | Home | CAA |
| Oct 31 | at Stony Brook | Away | CAA |
| Nov 7 | vs Towson | Home | CAA |
| Nov 14 | vs Bryant | Home | CAA |
| Nov 21 | at Merrimack | Away | Non-conference |
Sacred Heart opens the season September 5 at Monmouth and closes the regular season November 21 at Merrimack.
How the 2026 Sacred Heart Season Sets Up
Sacred Heart plays a 11-game regular season in 2026: 3 non-conference dates plus the eight-game CAA schedule. The Pioneers play 5 home games, and 6 on the road. The non-conference slate includes an FBS date at UMass.
Sacred Heart, the CAA Race, and the FCS Playoffs
The CAA champion earns the conference automatic bid into the 24-team FCS playoff, and the league is usually a multi-bid conference through at-large selections, so the top of the standings maps closely onto the national bracket. You can follow the full league picture on our 2026 CAA football schedule and standings page and print the postseason field with the 2026 FCS playoff bracket.
How to Watch Sacred Heart in 2026
Sacred Heart games are carried across ESPN platforms, including ESPN+, along with CAA streaming outlets. Exact network and kickoff time for each game are confirmed in the weeks before kickoff, so bookmark this page and check back as the matchups firm up.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Sacred Heart open the 2026 season?
Sacred Heart opens the 2026 season September 5 at Monmouth. The regular season runs through the finale November 21 at Merrimack.
How many games do the Pioneers play in 2026?
Sacred Heart plays a 11-game regular season in 2026: 5 home games, and 6 on the road, including 8 CAA conference games, ahead of the FCS playoffs.
Does the CAA champion make the FCS playoffs?
Yes. The CAA champion earns the conference automatic bid into the 24-team FCS playoff, and the CAA is usually a multi-bid league through at-large selections.
Is there a printable Sacred Heart schedule?
Yes. A free printable PDF of the full 2026 Sacred Heart schedule is available above, with every date, opponent, and a blank column to fill in results.
How can I watch Sacred Heart football in 2026?
Sacred Heart games are carried across ESPN platforms, including ESPN+, plus CAA streaming outlets. Exact network and kickoff time for each game are confirmed closer to gameday.
More 2026 FCS Coverage
Explore more: the 2026 CAA football schedule and standings, the 2026 FCS football schedule and conference guide, and the printable 2026 FCS playoff bracket.
