Category: Events
Blue Hen Tailgates & Football Watch Parties
Join us this season to cheer on our Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens! Blue Hens and friends will be gathering in regions across the country to cheer on our student-athletes.
Learn more about each event and activity scheduled throughout the season.
HOMECOMING GAME
Delaware Stadium - Newark, DE
November 14, 2026 | Noon - 3 p.m.
Before Delaware takes on FIU, join the UD community for food, drinks and live music!
WATCH LIVE | ESPN NETWORK | 3 P.M. ET
DELAWARE VS. FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL
November 14, 2026 | Kick Off: 3:00 p.m. ET
GLENBROOK BREWERY, MORRISTOWN, NJ
2:30 – 7 p.m.
Join in the Homecoming spirit by cheering on the Hens as they face the Panthers.
THROW SOCIAL, DELRAY BEACH, FL
2:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Meet us at Throw Social for food, drinks, and UD football! Light appetizers are provided.
902 BREWING - JERSEY CITY, NJ
Show off your UD pride by wearing Blue & Gold! Fans watching the game can enjoy $5 "Blue Hen" Pilsner pints. Food trucks may be on-site. Outside food is allowed.
DELAWARE AT NEW MEXICO STATE
November 21, 2026 | Kick Off: 3:00 p.m. ET
902 BREWING - JERSEY CITY, NJ
Show off your UD pride by wearing Blue & Gold! Fans watching the game can enjoy $5 "Blue Hen" Pilsner pints. Food trucks may be on-site. Outside food is allowed.
REHOBOTH ALE HOUSE - REHOBOTH BEACH, DE
Join fellow UD alumni, family, and friends as we cheer on our Fightin' Blue Hens all season long! All will be held at Rehoboth Ale House Downtown. Food and drinks are buy-your-own.
DELAWARE VS. JACKSONVILLE STATE
November 28, 2026 | Kick Off: 3:30 p.m. ET
902 BREWING - JERSEY CITY, NJ
Show off your UD pride by wearing Blue & Gold! Fans watching the game can enjoy $5 "Blue Hen" Pilsner pints. Food trucks may be on-site. Outside food is allowed.
host a watch party in your area!
We're looking for bars and restaurants who are interested in hosting Delaware Athletics watch parties or being listed as a place that Blue Hens fans can go to catch a game, all over the country.
Wherever you are, don't miss the Fightin' Blue Hens playing their hearts out. Check out the season TV schedule and game times:
| Date | Opponent | Network | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3 | vs. Merrimack | ESPN+ | 7:00 P.M. |
| Sat, Sep 12 | at Vanderbilt | SEC | 4:15 P.M. |
| Sat, Sep 19 | vs. Coastal Carolina | CBS Sports | 11:30 A.M. |
| Sat, Sep 26 | at Virginia | ESPN | TBD |
| Fri, Oct 2 | vs. Liberty | CBS Sports | 7:00 P.M. |
| Tue, Oct 13 | at Middle Tennessee | CBS Sports | 7:00 P.M. |
| Tue, Oct 20 | vs. Missouri State | ESPNU | 7:00 P.M. |
| Tue, Oct 27 | at Western Kentucky | CBS Sports | 7:00 P.M. |
| Sat, Nov 7 | at Kennesaw State | ESPN | 3:00 P.M. |
| Sat, Nov 14 | vs. Florida International | ESPN | 3:00 P.M. |
| Sat, Nov 21 | at New Mexico State | ESPN | 3:00 P.M. |
| Sat, Nov 28 | vs. Jacksonville State | CBS Sports | 3:30 P.M. |
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