NORFOLK, Va. – Season tickets for the 2026 Norfolk State football season are now on sale 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 pivotal Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) contests against North Carolina Central, and Howard.
Members of the Norfolk State Athletics Foundation (NSUAF) received the first opportunity to purchase season tickets, tailgate reservations, and Spartan Cabana packages beginning July 1. Season ticket holders gained access to renewals on July 7, while all tickets, tailgate reservations, and cabana packages are now available to the general public.
The Spartans are scheduled to host five games at William "Dick" Price Stadium during the 2026 season, highlighted by the annual Homecoming matchup against Virginia-Lynchburg on Oct. 10. Norfolk State's home slate also features Winston-Salem State (Aug. 29), Hampton (Sept. 19), North Carolina Central (Nov. 7), and Howard (Nov. 21). *Dates and times are subject to change.
Season ticket packages begin at $200 for general admission seating and are available exclusively online. Each season ticket package includes admission to all regular-season home games, providing fans with the best value and guaranteed access throughout the season.
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 receive free admission with a valid student ID. Faculty and staff are eligible for discounted season tickets and should include their valid NSU identification number at the time of purchase.
For additional information, contact the NSU Ticket Office at (757) 823-8152.
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