JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 3, 2026) – The ETSU Athletic Department announced the home game times for the 2026 football season on Wednesday afternoon.
 
ETSU will kick off the 2026 campaign with a home game against Campbell on August 29. The kickoff time for the season opener is set for 5:30 p.m. in Johnson City. The Bucs' next two home games against Tusculum (September 5) and West Georgia (September 19) are both scheduled to kick off at Noon.
 
As the Bucs move into conference play at the end of September, the start times will be moved to 3:30 p.m. ETSU will host rivals Western Carolina (September 26), Chattanooga (October 3), and league newcomer Tennessee Tech (October 31) all at 3:30 p.m. on their respective dates. Finally, the Bucs will close out their home slate with a matchup against Samford on November 7. Kickoff for the regular season home finale is set for 1 p.m.
 
All but one of ETSU's games this coming season will be streamed on ESPN+ with the lone exception being its game at North Carolina on September 12, which will air on ACC Network. The Bucs' 2026 schedule along with updated kickoff times can be found below.
 
August 29 – vs. Campbell – 5:30 p.m.
September 5 – vs. Tusculum - Noon
September 12 – at North Carolina - Noon
September 19 – vs. West Georgia - Noon
September 26 – vs. Western Carolina – 3:30 p.m.
October 3 – vs. Chattanooga – 3:30 p.m.
October 10 – at The Citadel – 2 p.m.
October 24 – at VMI - TBA
October 31 – vs. Tennessee Tech – 3:30 p.m.
November 7 – vs. Samford – 1 p.m.
November 14 – at Wofford – 1:30 p.m.
November 21 – at Mercer – 3 p.m.
 
Season tickets for the 2026 season are on sale now. Please call the ETSU Ticket Office at (423) 439-3878 or email tickets@etsu.edu to get reserve your seats today.
 
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