NORFOLK, Va. – The countdown to Spartan football is officially on! Single-game tickets for the 2026 Norfolk State football season are now on sale, giving Spartan Nation the chance to secure seats for one of the most anticipated seasons in recent program history.
Entering his second season at the helm,
Head Coach Michael Vick has the Spartans ready to defend home turf with an exciting slate of five games at William "Dick" Price Stadium. Fans can expect an electric atmosphere featuring rivalries, Homecoming, championship-caliber MEAC action, and one of the best game-day experiences in HBCU football.
The home schedule is highlighted by the Battle of the Bay rivalry against Hampton on Saturday, Sept. 19, Norfolk State's annual Homecoming celebration versus Virginia-Lynchburg on Saturday, Oct. 10, and pivotal Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference showdowns with North Carolina Central and Howard.
Adding to an already exciting season, the Spartans will travel to Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, Oct. 31, for a nationally recognized neutral-site HBCU matchup against Delaware State. The return to the home of the Philadelphia Eagles provides another marquee stage for Norfolk State football.
The 2026 campaign kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 29, as the Spartans welcome Winston-Salem State under the lights at Dick Price Stadium before opening one of the most exciting home schedules in recent memory.
2026 Norfolk State Home Schedule
- Saturday, Aug. 29 – Winston-Salem State | 6 p.m.
- Saturday, Sept. 19 – Hampton (Battle of the Bay) | 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 10 – Virginia-Lynchburg (Homecoming) | 4 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 7 – North Carolina Central | 2 p.m.
- Saturday, Nov. 21 – Howard | Noon
Neutral-Site Showcase
- Saturday, Oct. 31 – Norfolk State vs. Delaware State | Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, Pa.) | 2 p.m.
Fans looking for the ultimate Spartan football experience can also purchase season tickets, tailgate packages, and premium cabana experiences, which remain available for the 2026 season. Tickets for the neutral-site game at Lincoln Financial Field are sold separately.
With excitement surrounding Coach
Michael Vick's second season continuing to build, fans are encouraged to purchase early. Several marquee games—including Battle of the Bay and Homecoming—are expected to draw capacity crowds.
Single-game tickets for all five home contests are available now exclusively through the Norfolk State Athletics ticketing website. Don't wait—secure your seats today and be part of the excitement as Spartan football returns to Dick Price Stadium for what promises to be an unforgettable 2026 season.
