2026 Men's Soccer Schedule Set
7/24/2026 9:09:00 AM | Men's Soccer
RIVERSIDE, Calif. – Earlier this summer, UC Riverside released its men's soccer conference schedule for the upcoming 2026 season. Today the Highlanders' full slate of matches is announced.
As we look ahead at an exciting fall season, and reflect upon an encouraging spring season, we are reminded that our preparation will be key to achieving our goals as a team, said UC Riverside Head Coach Tim Cupello. What we do each and every day during the summer will verify our level of commitment to our brothers.
UC Riverside will play two exhibition matches in early August. The Highlanders travel to Westwood to take on UCLA before wrapping up the exhibition schedule hosting Cal State Los Angeles.
The season starts in Oklahoma where the Highlanders visit Oral Roberts and Tulsa. From there they travel to Phoenix to play Grand Canyon.
UC Riverside opens its home schedule against Life Pacific University on September 2 and the two game home stand ends with UNLV on September 6.
Other non-conference opponents this year will be Air Force, UC Irvine, Sacramento State Cal State Fullerton, CSUN and Cal State Bakersfield.
The Highlanders open Pac-12 play in Corvallis, Ore., taking on Oregon State on October 3. The conference home opener is on October 7 when UC San Diego comes to the IE.
The Crosstown Showdown will look different this year as CBU and UC Riverside are now conference opponents. That match will be on October 10 at CBU. The Lancers join the Pac-12 this year after previously competing in the WAC.
The regular season wraps up on Halloween night in San Luis Obispo against Cal Poly.
The Pac-12 Tournament starts on November 7 and will conclude on either November 14 or 15.
For more information on UC Riverside Soccer including schedule updates and game promotions check out GoHighlanders.com. Be sure to follow the Highlanders on Instagram @ucrmsoccer.
