COMMERCE – The East Texas A&M University football team has announced its full 2026 home schedule featuring kick-off times and season ticket information on Thursday morning.
 
The Lions play one non-conference opponent and take on four Southland Conference foes at Ernest Hawkins Field at Memorial Stadium this season.
 
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE
Season tickets, including renewals and new season tickets, are now on sale for the 2026 season and can be purchased now HERE. The ticket map and prices for this season can be found HERE.
 
Fans that had season tickets during the 2025 season should check their emails for information on how to renew their tickets for this season. Single game tickets will be on sale on June 15.
 
For any questions on tickets for the 2026 football season, please contact jack.fee@etamu.edu or call 903-468-8756.
 
2026 HOME SCHEDULE
The first home game of the season comes on September 12 against Northwestern State. The game is Family Weekend with kick-off set for 6 p.m. at Ernest Hawkins Field. The Lions are 2-0 against the Demons over the past two seasons and the two teams meet in Commerce for the first time since 2022.
 
The month of October begins at home on October 3 against UTRGV for the Homecoming game. Kick-off against the Vaqueros is also slated for a 6 p.m. start.
 
The last non-conference game of the season comes on October 24 at home against Prairie View A&M with a 6 p.m. start. The Lions and the Panthers are meeting in Commerce for the first time ever.
 
A battle of Lions on Halloween closes out October as Southeastern La., an FCS Playoffs participant from last season, makes its first trip to Commerce since 2023. The game is scheduled for a 3 p.m. start.
 
The Lions closes out the regular season on November 21 against UIW at 3 p.m.
 
The full 2026 schedule will be released in the coming weeks.
 
Lion Nation can get a preview of the 2026 football team this Saturday as part of Spring Fest. More information can be found HERE.
 
2026 LION FOOTBALL HOME SCHEDULE

Date	Opponent	Time
Sept. 12	Northwestern StateSLC FAMILY WEEKEND	6 p.m.
Oct. 3	UTRGVSLC HOMECOMING	6 p.m.
Oct. 24	Prairie View A&M	6 p.m.
Oct. 31	Southeastern La.SLC	3 p.m.
Nov. 21	UIWSLC	3 p.m.