NORFOLK, Va. – Season tickets for the 2026 Norfolk State football season officially go on sale July 1 as excitement continues to build around the Spartans under second-year head coach
Michael Vick.
The home schedule features several marquee matchups, including the annual Battle of the Bay rivalry game against Hampton on Sept. 19, along with three critical MEAC contests against Delaware State, North Carolina Central, and Howard.
Members of the NSU Athletic Foundation will receive first access to season tickets, tailgate spots, and cabana experiences beginning July 1.
Fans renewing their season tickets from the 2025 campaign may purchase season tickets, tailgate spots, and cabana experiences on July 7, while all remaining inventory will become available to the general public on July 10.
The Spartans are set to host six games at William "Dick" Price Stadium during the 2026 season, highlighted by the annual Homecoming matchup against Virginia-Lynchburg on Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. Norfolk State's home slate also features Winston-Salem State (Aug. 29, 6 p.m.), Hampton (Sept. 19, 4 p.m.), Delaware State (Oct. 31, 2 p.m.), North Carolina Central (Nov. 7, 12 p.m.), and Howard (Nov. 21, 12 p.m.).
* dates and times subject to change
Season ticket packages begin at $200 for general admission seating and will be sold
exclusively online. Each season ticket package includes admission to five home games plus one complimentary ticket.
Norfolk State continues to deliver one of the premier gameday atmospheres in HBCU football, fueled by the tremendous support of Spartan Nation. During the 2025 season, NSU averaged 21,212 fans per home game, highlighted by a record-setting Homecoming crowd of 47,273 at William "Dick" Price Stadium.
Season tickets can be purchased online through the
Norfolk State ticket portal.
NSU students will be admitted free with a valid student ID. All faculty and staff must include a valid NSU Identification number at the time of purchase.
For additional information, contact the NSU Athletic Office at (757) 823-8152.
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