MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Saint Anselm College football schedule for the 2026 season has been announced. The program's 61st season overall, and 28th since returning to the Hilltop in 1999, kicks off on Sep. 5 in a road matchup at Lake Erie College.
The Hawks wrapped up their 2025 campaign with a 5-5 record, going 4-3 in Northeast 10 Conference action to mark the fourth consecutive season in which the team has posted a winning record in NE10 play.
The 10-game campaign features seven NE10 contests.
Saint Anselm's season begins with a road tilt at Jack Britt Memorial Stadium in Painesville, Ohio on Saturday, Sep. 5 when the Hawks and Storm face off for the first ever meeting between the two programs.
The Hawks continue non-conference action in their home opener on Saturday, Sep. 12 when they take on Bentley University at Grappone Stadium. The following week, Saint Anselm plays host to Franklin Pierce University in a matchup set for Saturday, Sep. 19.
Saint Anselm is set to begin its NE10 slate in a road matchup at Pace University on Saturday, Sep. 26 at Northwell Stadium in Pleasantville, New York.
Returning home on Saturday, Oct. 3, the Hawks will host Southern Connecticut State University before traveling to play Bentley at Peter Yetten Field in Waltham, Massachusetts on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Following its second clash of the season with the Falcons, Saint Anselm kicks off a three-game homestand on Saturday, Oct. 24 in a meeting with Assumption University. The Hawks will also play host to American International College on Saturday, Oct. 31 and Post University on Saturday, Nov. 7.
The Hawks' regular season will conclude on Saturday, Nov. 14 in their second contest against Franklin Pierce of the season, this time at Sodexo Field in Rindge, New Hampshire.
All 10 games will be broadcast live on FloCollege. Game times, ticket prices, and tailgating packages will be announced closer to the start of the season.
Saint Anselm will host its annual Blue/White Spring Game on Saturday, April 25 at Grappone Stadium with a time to be determined.
2026 Saint Anselm College Football Schedule
| Date |
Opponent |
Location |
| 9/5 |
Lake Erie |
Painsville, Ohio |
| 9/12 |
Bentley |
Grappone Stadium |
| 9/19 |
Franklin Pierce |
Grappone Stadium |
| 9/26 |
Pace* |
Pleasantville, N.Y. |
| 10/3 |
Southern Conn. St.* |
Grappone Stadium |
| 10/17 |
Bentley* |
Waltham, Mass. |
| 10/24 |
Assumption* |
Grappone Stadium |
| 10/31 |
American Int'l* |
Grappone Stadium |
| 11/7 |
Post* |
Grappone Stadium |
| 11/14 |
Franklin Pierce* |
Rindge, N.H. |
Bold indicates home game // * indicates NE10 game
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