Iowa State Soccer Announces Fall 2026 Schedule

Coach Matt Fannon, now in his seventh season, has laid out a full slate of 19 regular‑season games for the Cyclones, plus one exhibition contest. The squad will enjoy 11 home fixtures, giving fans plenty of chances to see the team in Ames throughout the fall. The schedule kicks off with a tune‑up against Minnesota before heading into a mix of road and home matches that span the entire semester.

Key Early Fixtures

The season opener is an exhibition against Minnesota on August 5, giving the Cyclones a preseason tune‑up. The regular season begins on the road at Omaha on August 12, followed by a home opener against Kansas City on August 16. Two weeks later, Iowa State travels south to face Drake on August 20.

After the Drake game, the team hosts four straight matches in Ames. Creighton comes to town on August 23, followed by a rivalry clash with Iowa on August 27. The stretch finishes with home games against UNI on August 30 and Missouri State on September 3. The run of home games positions the Cyclones for a strong start to conference play.

Mid‑Season Stretch and New Opponent

September 10 marks a historic trip to Baltimore for the first meeting with Loyola Maryland, adding a new wrinkle to the schedule. Big 12 action kicks off on September 17 with a home fixture against Colorado. The following week, the Cyclones travel to Houston, then return to Ames to host West Virginia on September 27 and Utah on October 1.

Conference Road Trip

October becomes a road‑heavy period for Iowa State. Arizona State visits the schedule on October 8, followed by a quick stop at Arizona on October 11. The road stretch ends at Kansas on October 16, giving the Cyclones limited time to regroup before the next set of home games.

Halloween Home Stand

The final two chances to see the team in Ames arrive during Halloween week. BYU visits on October 26, followed by Oklahoma State on October 29. These two fixtures round out the home portion and set the stage for the season’s concluding match.

Season Finale

The regular season wraps up on November 5 with a road game at UCF, the only remaining opponent not yet faced. With a balanced mix of home and away contests, the Cyclones aim to build momentum heading into the postseason.

The full calendar reflects Coach Fannon’s plan to keep the squad competitive early, integrate new venues, and leverage the friendly environment of home games throughout the semester. Fans can expect plenty of action as the Cyclones pursue another strong campaign in the Big 12.