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Grand Valley State Lakers Announce Exciting 2026 Football Schedule
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A compelling 11-game schedule awaits Grand Valley State University football fans in 2026, featuring a blend of challenging road matchups and highly anticipated home contests. Teh Lakers will compete in five games at home and six away, kicking off the season on August 27th.
Season Ticket Data
Fans eager to secure their seats for the 2026 season can begin purchasing season tickets starting monday, March 2. Single-game tickets will become available in the Summer of 2026. Those interested in ticket packages, group sales, premium viewing options, or sponsorship opportunities are encouraged to sign up for updates.
2026 Schedule Highlights
The Lakers will open their 2026 campaign with a road game against Charleston (WV) University on Thursday, August 27. the home opener is set for Thursday, September 3, against West Texas A&M at 7 p.m., promising an electric atmosphere with a designated White Out event.
Following the home opener, Grand Valley State will travel to Ashland on Saturday, September 12, to face a former Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) rival. A Family Day matchup against Judson University is scheduled for Saturday, September 19, at 7 p.m. at home.
GLIAC Competition and key Matchups
Grand Valley State will officially begin GLIAC play with a Homecoming contest against Wayne State University on Saturday, October 3, at 3 p.m. A road trip to Michigan Tech follows on Saturday, October 10.
The highly anticipated Anchor-Bone rivalry game against Ferris state will take place at home on saturday, October 17, at 3 p.m.The Lakers will then embark on back-to-back GLIAC road games, first at Saginaw Valley State on Saturday, October 24, and then at roosevelt on Saturday, October 31.
Closing the season
Senior Day and the final home game of the regular season will honor the team’s graduating players on Saturday, November 7, against Northern Michigan at 1 p.m. The regular season will conclude with a road game at Davenport on Saturday, November 14.
The complete 2026 schedule is as follows:
- Thursday,Aug. 27 at Charleston (W.V)
- Thursday, Sept. 3 vs. West Texas A&M – 7 pm (White Out)
- Saturday, Sept. 12 at Ashland
- Saturday, Sept.19 vs. Judson – 7 pm (Family Day)
- Saturday, Oct. 3 vs. Wayne State – 3 pm (Homecoming)
- Saturday, Oct. 10 at Michigan Tech
- Saturday, Oct. 17 vs. Ferris State – 3 pm (Anchor-Bone)
- Saturday,oct. 24 at Saginaw Valley State
- Saturday, Oct. 31 at Roosevelt
- Saturday, nov. 7 vs. Northern Michigan – 1 pm (Senior Day)
- Saturday,Nov. 14 at Davenport
