STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – The 2026 Wagner football promotional schedule has officially been released, with fans set to enjoy a theme or giveaway at every home game on Grymes Hill.

The home schedule kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 29, as Wagner welcomes Robert Morris for the season opener. The "Summer's Not Over" game will invite fans to wear their favorite tropical attire, while free leis will be distributed upon entry while supplies last. The contest will be televised live on ESPN+.

On Saturday, Sept. 5, Wagner hosts Southern Connecticut State for a "Blackout" game and Staten Island Appreciation Day. Fans are encouraged to wear black as the Seahawks take the field, while the program recognizes the local groups, businesses, season ticket holders and community partners who help make Staten Island special.

The promotional slate continues on Saturday, Oct. 10, when Wagner welcomes Princeton for Family Fun Fest. Fans of all ages can enjoy a day filled with family-friendly activities, including treats, face painting and balloon animals.

One of the biggest weekends of the fall arrives on Saturday, Oct. 17, when Wagner hosts LIU as part of Wagner Homecoming Weekend. The day will feature the return of Wagner Gameday, live from the Oval, the Wagner Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and a Green Out theme. Fans are encouraged to wear green.

The regular-season home slate concludes on Saturday, Nov. 14, with Senior Day and Community Heroes Appreciation Day against New Haven. Wagner will honor its graduating student-athletes before kickoff and recognize local community heroes throughout the game. Fans are encouraged to wear camo in support of the event.

Additional information regarding game-day promotions, giveaways and special events will be announced closer to each contest. Fans are encouraged to check back regularly and follow Wagner Athletics and Wagner Football on social media for the latest updates.

For questions regarding the promotional schedule or game-day experience, please contact athletics.marketing@wagner.edu.

2026 Wagner Football Promotional Schedule

Saturday, Aug. 29 – Summer's Not Over vs. Robert Morris

• Fans are encouraged to wear their favorite tropical attire.
• Free leis will be distributed upon entry while supplies last.
• Season opener televised live on ESPN+.

Saturday, Sept. 5 – Blackout & Staten Island Appreciation Day vs. Southern Connecticut State

• Wear black and help create a blackout atmosphere at Hameline Field.
• Join Wagner in recognizing the groups, businesses, season ticket holders and community partners that make Staten Island special.

Saturday, Oct. 10 – Family Fun Fest vs. Princeton

• Enjoy a day of family-friendly fun on Grymes Hill.
• Activities include treats, face painting and balloon animals.

Saturday, Oct. 17 – Homecoming Weekend & Green Out vs. LIU

• Homecoming Weekend festivities include Wagner Gameday live from the Oval and the Wagner Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
• Fans are encouraged to wear green and show their Seahawk pride.

Saturday, Nov. 14 – Senior Day & Community Heroes Appreciation Day vs. New Haven

• Help honor Wagner's senior student-athletes during their final regular-season home game.
• Join the Seahawks in recognizing local community heroes.
• Wear camo and show your support.

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