Bethel University Wildcats 2026 Football Schedule
MCKENZIE, Tenn. -Coach Chris Springer in conjunction with the Bethel University Sports Information Office has released the 2026 Wildcat football schedule.
The ten-game slate includes five home games with the season opener at home against close neighbor Lane College on August 8th. Kick-off in Walter Butler Stadium will be at 6 p.m. The Cats and the Dragons will meet next year in nearby Jackson.
An attractive home schedule includes, along with Lane, games against powerhouse Keiser University, old foe Faulkner University, Cumberlands (Ky.), and Campbellsville University.
Three MSC road games find the Wildcats traveling to Georgetown College, Lindsey Wilson University, and long-time opponent Cumberland University. It will be the 30th meeting in a series which sees the Phoenix holding a 16-13 advantage. Two non-conference road games await the Cats as they travel to Webber International on September 19 and Pikeville on September 26.
Homecoming will be celebrated on October 17 when the Cats host the University of the Cumberlands. Senior Day will be on October 31st as the Cats play Campbellsville University.
Bethel's Spring Game will be held on March 21 at 3 p.m. Watch for details of the game later at www.bethelathlectics.com
Coach Chris Springer commented, "We're excited about the 2026 season and the opportunities this schedule brings. Our focus is on getting better one day at a time on and off the field. If we stay consistent in our preparation and development, we'll put ourselves in a great position this fall. Right now, we're looking forward to finishing up a great spring on March 21, 2026, with our annual spring game and continuing to build momentum towards the fall."
2026 Schedule
8/29-Lane College -Walter Butler Stadium- 6 p.m.
9/12- Keiser University- Walter Butler Stadium –3 p.m.
9/19- Webber University- Babson Park, FL- 12:30 p.m.
9/26- University of Pikeville -Pikeville, KY-2 p.m.
10/3- Bye Week
10/10- Faulker University- Walter Butler Stadium- 1:30 p.m.
10/17 – Cumberlands (KY)-Walter Butler Stadium-1:30 p.m. (Homecoming)
10/24- Georgetown College- Georgetown, KY- 12:30 p.m.
10/31- Campbellsville University- Walter Butler Stadium- 1:30 p.m. (Senior Day)
11/7- Lindsey Wilson University Columbia, KY-TBA
11/14- Cumberland University- Lebanon, TN-TBA
All Home games in McKenzie, TN at Walter Butler Stadium
All times-CST
Go Cats!!