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.
Natchez Turf Field - Nashville, TN
September 12, 2026 | Noon – 3 p.m.
Cheer on the Fightin' Blue Hens as they face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores.
WATCH LIVE | SEC NETWORK | 4:15 P.M. ET
Astronomy Lawn - Charlottesville, VA
September 26, 2026 | TBA
Join the Fightin' Blue Hens in Charlottesville for a compelling game against the Virginia Cavaliers.
WATCH LIVE | ESPN NETWORK | TBD
Perch Lot - Kennesaw, GA
November 7, 2026 | Noon - 3 p.m.
Root for the Fightin' Blue Hens in a crucial game against the Kennesaw State Owls!
WATCH LIVE | ESPN NETWORK | 3 P.M. ET
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. MIDDLE TENNESSEE
October 13, 2026 | Kick Off: 7 p.m. ET
AROOGA'S - HUMMELSTOWN, PA
6:30 – 10 p.m.
Watch our Fightin' Blue Hens take on the Blue Raiders.
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.
Stay tuned for more Blue Hen Watch Parties near you!
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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