NIAGARA UNIVERSITY, N.Y. – Niagara men's soccer released its 2026 schedule on Wednesday, kicking off the season with a home match against Saint Bonaventure on Aug. 20.

The Purple Eagles will play a total of six home games during the 2026 season, including five against MAAC opponents.

After the home opener against the Bonnies, NU will head to Michigan to take on Michigan (Aug. 27) and Michigan State (Aug. 30) to wrap up August.

The Purple and White open up September wrapping up the non-conference portion of their schedule at Le Moyne (Sept. 5) and Mercyhurst (Sept. 9).

Niagara opens its conference schedule on the road against Saint Peter's (Sept. 20), before returning home for two straight home games to close out September against Merrimack (Sept. 26) and Siena (Sept. 30).

The Purple Eagles open the month of October on the road against Rider (Oct. 3) before heading to Manhattan (Oct. 10). Niagara returns home October 17 to face Sacred Heart followed by their senior day against Iona (Oct. 24).

The Purple and White will end the month of October by heading to Emmitsburg, Md. to take on Mount St. Mary's (Oct. 28) before facing Fairfield (Oct. 31) at home. 

The Purple and White play their final game of the season taking on Battle of the Bridge rival Canisius on the road on Nov. 4 to wrap up the regular season.

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